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Official child-entry rules, compared without a universal cutoff
One venue uses age. Another uses height. A third requires both, and a concert may ignore the team rule entirely. Check the exact event before buying.
How to use this
Apply every condition in the written rule
Look for age, height, lap seating, separate-seat, and event-type conditions. Meeting only one part of a multi-part rule can still leave a child without valid entry.
Free entry usually means no separate seat. Promotional items, premium spaces, tours, concerts, and special events may use different requirements.
Height-based entry
Some venues publish a height threshold for lap children. The rule may also depend on the home team, event type, and whether the child needs a separate seat.
Under 33 inches for two teams
Atlanta, GA
Direct answer
For Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United events, children under 33 inches tall may enter without a ticket when seated on a guardian's lap.
The easy miss
Mercedes-Benz Stadium says the policy can vary for other events, and some events require every attendee to have a ticket.
Before you go
Check the exact event page instead of carrying the Falcons or Atlanta United rule into a concert or neutral-site game.
32-inch threshold
Queens, NY
Direct answer
Citi Field says guests 32 inches or taller need a ticket. A child under 32 inches may enter without one when seated on a parent's lap without obstructing another guest's view.
The easy miss
A child without a ticket does not receive a separate seat.
Before you go
Measure before buying and confirm the current event instructions, especially for a concert or non-Mets event.
Age, seats, and giveaways
Age-based rules can still add a height test, a lap requirement, or a separate treatment for promotional items.
Age and height both apply
Bronx, NY
Direct answer
Yankee Stadium says children age 3 and younger and under 30 inches tall do not need a ticket when seated on an adult's lap.
The easy miss
Both conditions are written into the policy, and the stadium says the rule may vary for other events.
Before you go
Confirm age, height, lap seating, and the exact event before deciding how many tickets to buy.
Age 2 and under for Cubs games
Chicago, IL
Direct answer
Fans age 2 and under may enter regular-season Cubs games without a ticket when seated on a parent or guardian's lap.
The easy miss
The published rule is scoped to regular-season Cubs games, not every event held at Wrigley Field.
Before you go
Buy a ticket if the child needs a separate seat, and open the exact event instructions for concerts or other events.
The reusable family-ticket rule
Use the venue policy as the baseline, then confirm the event page and your ticket terms. If the child needs a separate seat, buy a ticket even when lap entry would otherwise be free.
Last reviewed September 1, 2026. FanProof is independent and not affiliated with the venues, teams, or leagues shown here. Child-entry policies can change and may vary by event; use the linked official source and exact event instructions for the final check.