Yes. Only in checked bags. TSA bans baseball bats, cricket bats and other sports equipment that could be used as a bludgeon from the cabin. Pack them in checked luggage.
Carry-on bagNot allowed
Not allowed. Sports gear that can be used as a bludgeon, such as baseball, softball and cricket bats, is prohibited in the cabin.
Checked bagAllowed
Allowed in checked bags. Hockey sticks and pool cues are also checked-only.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Baseball and cricket bats: checked bags only
- Hockey sticks and pool cues: checked bags only
Packing tips
- Baseball gloves and balls can go in your carry-on.
- Pack bats in a padded bat bag and check the airline's sports equipment fees.
Outside the US
- CanadaCATSA lists baseball bats as checked-only and names sports bats as an item not permitted past screening. Source
Flying somewhere else? See the rules for the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a baseball bat on a plane?
Only in checked luggage. TSA prohibits bats in carry-on bags.
Can I bring a cricket bat in my carry-on?
No. Cricket bats are checked-bag only.