Drones Are Prohibited In and Around Stadiums

It's race day - Put your drone awayFlying drones in and around stadiums that seat 30,000 people or more is prohibited by law beginning one hour before and ending one hour after the scheduled time of any of the following events:

  • Major League Baseball Game
  • National Football League Game
  • NCAA Division One Football Game
  • NASCAR Sprint Cup, Indy Car, and Champ Series Race

We are not playing - Leave your drone at homeTo educate fans and local communities about restrictions, the FAA and the Stadium Managers Association (SMA) created the "It's Game/Race Day: Leave Your Drone at Home" safety campaign.

The primary slogan/theme is:

  • IT'S GAME/RACE DAY
    PUT YOUR DRONE AWAY

Alternate slogans/themes are:

  • WE ARE NOT PLAYING
    LEAVE YOUR DRONE AT HOME
  • BE A GOOD SPORT
    LEAVE YOUR DRONE AT HOME

Toolbox

Be a good sport - Leave your drone at homeThe FAA and SMA have developed a toolbox for stadium management and team representatives to use for media and outreach purposes. Toolbox contents include standard graphics files, customizable graphics files (customized with team colors), sample social media copy, and broadcast/announcer copy. Drone safety is everyone's business and the FAA is proud to work with the SMA and remind people to leave their drones at home.

Download campaign files:

Last updated: Friday, May 27, 2022