Short answer: at the end of the third quarter. That's when alcohol sales stop for 25 of the 32 NFL teams, going by each stadium's own published policy.
The big exception is MetLife Stadium, where the New York Giants and New York Jets play. Last call in the general seating there is halftime.
Every NFL team's alcohol cutoff
| Team | Stadium | Last call | The policy | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | Start of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales at general-seating concessions and portable units close at the beginning of the third quarter. Stadium management may curtail or prohibit sales earlier at its discretion. | MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide |
| New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | Start of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales at general-seating concessions and portable units close at the beginning of the third quarter. Stadium management may curtail or prohibit sales earlier at its discretion. | MetLife Stadium A-Z Guide |
| New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | During the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales are discontinued during the third quarter of Patriots games and may end earlier at management's discretion. | Gillette Stadium Health and Safety |
| Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | General alcohol sales end after the third quarter; Club, Loft, and Luxury service may continue for one hour after the game for eligible guests. | Arizona Cardinals Stadium Policies |
| Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales on concourses and in seating areas generally end at the close of the third quarter. Management may stop sales earlier at its discretion. | Mercedes-Benz Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the conclusion of the third quarter and may stop earlier at stadium management's discretion. | Baltimore Ravens Fan Guide |
| Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the end of the third quarter, and stadium management may stop them earlier. Only two beers are sold per person in any one purchase, and every alcohol purchase requires a photo ID showing the buyer is at least 21. | Bank of America Stadium Fan Guide |
| Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter or earlier at stadium management's discretion. | Chicago Bears Gameday A-Z Guide |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter. | Cincinnati Bengals Fan Guide |
| Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter for Browns games and may end earlier at stadium management's discretion. | Huntington Bank Field A-Z Guide |
| Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales on concourses and in seating areas end at the start of the fourth quarter. | AT&T Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales conclude at the end of the third quarter for NFL games and may stop earlier at stadium management's discretion. | Empower Field at Mile High A-Z Fan Guide |
| Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter. Sales are limited to two alcoholic beverages per customer per purchase. | Packers Gameday Information |
| Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end after the third quarter of Texans games. | Houston Texans Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end no later than the end of the third quarter, except in Club Lounges, the Quarterback Suite, and private suites. Stadium management may limit or stop sales earlier. | Colts Gameday A-Z Guide |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol service ends at the close of the third quarter. | EverBank Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Kansas City Chiefs | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales on the Field and Upper Levels end after the third quarter and may stop earlier at management's discretion. | Arrowhead Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol service ends at the end of the third quarter for football events and may stop earlier at management's discretion. | Allegiant Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Concession stands and portable units stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter during NFL games. Stadium management may curtail alcohol sales earlier at its discretion. | SoFi Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Concession stands and portable units stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter during NFL games. Stadium management may curtail alcohol sales earlier at its discretion. | SoFi Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the close of the third quarter on Levels 100 and 300, while listed premium areas continue service after the game. Level 200, Theater and Loge Boxes, East Endzone Lounge, and suites stop 60 minutes after the game. The Nine, 72 Club, and West End Zone Club stop 90 minutes after the game; management may curtail sales earlier. | Hard Rock Stadium Alcohol Policy |
| Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the conclusion of the third quarter for Vikings games. Stadium management may stop sales earlier. | Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium A-to-Z Guide |
| New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the end of the third quarter. | Saints A to Z Fan Guide |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the conclusion of the third quarter for Steelers games and may stop earlier at management's discretion. | Acrisure Stadium Fan Guide |
| San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales stop at the end of the third quarter or earlier at stadium management's discretion. | Levi's Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Main- and upper-concourse alcohol sales stop at the beginning of the fourth quarter; club areas may continue service through the event. Some stands may stop at the end of the third quarter, and service may change by event. | Raymond James Stadium A-Z Guide |
| Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales end at the conclusion of the third quarter for Titans games. | Nissan Stadium Guest A-Z Guide (Tennessee Titans) |
| Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | End of the 3rd quarter | Alcohol sales on the Lower and Upper Concourses end at the completion of the third quarter and may stop earlier at management's discretion. | Commanders Stadium Guide |
| Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | Varies by event | Lumen Field does not publish a fixed Seahawks alcohol cutoff; the sales cutoff varies by event. Check the current game information or ask Guest Services on arrival for that event's cutoff. | Seahawks Alcohol Policy |
| Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | Not published | No fixed cutoff on the team's or stadium's own pages. | |
| Detroit Lions | Ford Field | Not published | No fixed cutoff on the team's or stadium's own pages. | |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | Not published | No fixed cutoff on the team's or stadium's own pages. |
Which NFL stadium stops selling beer earliest?
MetLife Stadium. Alcohol sales at general-seating concessions and portable units close at the beginning of the third quarter. Stadium management may curtail or prohibit sales earlier at its discretion. If you want a beer for the second half there, buy it before the third quarter starts.
Gillette Stadium is vaguer. Alcohol sales are discontinued during the third quarter of Patriots games and may end earlier at management's discretion.
When do most NFL stadiums stop selling alcohol?
At the end of the third quarter, or the start of the fourth, which comes to the same thing. 25 teams' stadiums publish that cutoff. Of the 29 policies we found, 19 also say sales can stop earlier at management's discretion, so treat the end of the third as the latest you can count on, not a promise.
Can you still buy a drink in the club seats?
Sometimes. Four stadiums say in writing that their premium areas keep serving after the general cutoff:
- State Farm Stadium (the Arizona Cardinals): General alcohol sales end after the third quarter; Club, Loft, and Luxury service may continue for one hour after the game for eligible guests.
- Lucas Oil Stadium (the Indianapolis Colts): Alcohol sales end no later than the end of the third quarter, except in Club Lounges, the Quarterback Suite, and private suites. Stadium management may limit or stop sales earlier.
- Hard Rock Stadium (the Miami Dolphins): Alcohol sales end at the close of the third quarter on Levels 100 and 300, while listed premium areas continue service after the game. Level 200, Theater and Loge Boxes, East Endzone Lounge, and suites stop 60 minutes after the game. The Nine, 72 Club, and West End Zone Club stop 90 minutes after the game; management may curtail sales earlier.
- Raymond James Stadium (the Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Main- and upper-concourse alcohol sales stop at the beginning of the fourth quarter; club areas may continue service through the event. Some stands may stop at the end of the third quarter, and service may change by event.
At MetLife Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, AT&T Stadium, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, SoFi Stadium and Northwest Stadium, the published cutoff covers particular areas, like the general seating or named levels, and doesn't say what happens in the clubs.
Which NFL teams don't publish an alcohol cutoff?
The Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles don't publish a fixed time on their own pages, so there's nothing for us to print.
The Seattle Seahawks say the cutoff at Lumen Field varies by event. Check the current game information or ask Guest Services on arrival for that event's cutoff.
How we checked
Every row comes from the team's or the stadium's own guest guide, linked in the table. Stadiums change these, sometimes mid-season. If yours has, the report link on your team's page reaches us and we'll correct it.
Planning the rest of the day? We've also covered when the gates open and the bag rules at every stadium, and every policy we track is free to download from Venue policies.