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Sports — What can I bring on a plane?

Sports equipment from golf clubs to ski poles has dedicated packing rules — most bulky items must travel in checked baggage, but smaller gear can often come in the cabin.

Verdicts shown for the United States (TSA). Visit any item page to check rules for all 14 countries.

26 items

Golf clubs
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
Baseball bat
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
⛷️Ski poles
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🏒Hockey stick
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🎣Fishing rod
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🚴Bicycle pump
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🎿Ski boots
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🎾Tennis racket
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🛹Skateboard
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🧘Yoga mat
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
⛸️Ice skates
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🏄Surfboard
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🚲Bike helmet
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🥊Boxing gloves
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
Football / soccer ball
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🤿Snorkel / diving mask
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
Tent
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🚲Bicycle
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🏹Bow and arrows
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🧗Climbing harness
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🏏Cricket bat
Hand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🪂Parachute
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🏊Swim fins / flippers
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🏊Wetsuit
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🥽Swimming goggles
Hand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🛼Roller Skates / Inline Skates
Hand luggage: Check AirlineHold luggage: Allowed

Rules vary by country. Select a different region on any item page for local rules.