FREE THE PURSES: Mud Monsters Smash the Plastic Barrier — No Clear Bag Policy at Trustmark Park
Totes? Yes. Backpacks? Bring it. That handbag shaped like a giant slice of pizza? Absolutely.

PEARL, Miss. (April 27, 2025) — The Mississippi Mud Monsters are swinging for the fences when it comes to fan freedom: Trustmark Park will not require clear bags for the 2025 season.

Because if you can dodge a Mud Monster, you can carry a purse.

Starting Opening Day, you’re welcome to roll into the ballpark with the bag that speaks to your soul—whether it’s a glittery clutch, your emotional support tote, or that novelty purse you won at the state fair in 2009. If it holds your essentials (and doesn't hold a catfish or a contraband meatball sub), it’s welcome here.

“We don’t want to turn a trip to the ballpark into a scavenger hunt for an approved plastic cube,” said General Manager Andrew Seymour. “We want you to come out, have a blast, and maybe eat 7 mystery-flavored sausages on a stick without worrying if your bag passes some weird fashion test. Around here, we play ball, not bag inspector.”

Security will still check bags at the gate to keep things safe—so leave the weapons, outside food and drink, and live bait at home (seriously, no crawfish in your clutch, no minnows in your messenger bag).

But everything else? Sling it, swing it, sparkle it up.
Tote it like you mean it.

Because at Trustmark Park, we’re not about barriers—we’re about baseball, big dreams, and maybe a little mud on your shoes by the end of the night.

🎒👜 BONUS: A Monster’s Guide to Acceptable Bags 👜🎒
(Yes, this is real. Yes, it’s glorious.)

✔ The purse that’s seen 4 jobs, 3 concerts, and one regrettable funnel cake
✔ A beach tote filled with sunscreen, stadium maps, and 17 crumpled receipts
✔ Backpack with a missing zipper pull and an undefeated vibe
✔ That clutch you only bring out for fireworks and bold decisions
✔ Diaper bag with more snacks than sense
✔ Crossbody that’s basically your second home
✔ Fanny pack worn with ironic pride
✔ Novelty bag shaped like a watermelon, flamingo, or vintage baseball glove
✔ That reusable grocery bag you swore you wouldn’t carry but hey—it fits everything
✔ Any bag that makes you smile when you sling it

🚫 What’s not allowed:
✘ Weapons
✘ Outside food or drink
✘ Live bait (again, we’ve had to say this more than we’d like)
✘ Regret, bad vibes, or that tuna sandwich from two games ago

🎟 Bag check? Sure. Bag shame? Never.
Bring your bag and your boldness—we’ll handle the baseball.

About the Mississippi Mud Monsters

The Mississippi Mud Monsters bring high-energy baseball, community engagement, and fierce competition to Central Mississippi, creating an electrifying game-day experience that blends toughness, teamwork, and tradition with the excitement of America’s pastime. Inspired by classic monster movies and fueled by a love for the game, the Mud Monsters are ready to rise when they take the field for Opening Day, May 8th at Trustmark Park.