Family Says 49ers Security Tried To Bar Entry Over MAGA Hat, Sparked 45-Minute Dispute

A family attending Sunday night’s San Francisco 49ers game says they were blocked at the entrance by security due to a MAGA hat, leading to a lengthy argument and a delayed entrance. In a TikTok video posted Monday, the family describes a confrontation at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where a security guard allegedly demanded the hat be discarded before allowing them inside.

According to the woman in the video, their tickets had been scanned and they had passed other checkpoints when a guard confronted them. She claims that the guard insisted the hat, representing “Make America Great Again,” was not allowed inside. The dispute that followed reportedly caused the family to miss the game’s opening plays.

Support from other fans helped ease the tension, the woman noted, thanking those who stopped to defend their right to enter. She described the experience as eye-opening, saying, “This is usually stuff you see on social media but never thought it would happen to you.”

The 49ers organization has yet to issue a public comment. The incident has drawn attention from conservative news outlets, many of which highlighted the irony of a MAGA hat causing conflict at a sports venue. The family expressed disappointment in Levi’s Stadium, with the woman adding that the ordeal left them feeling “discriminated against.”

Interestingly, the MAGA hat wasn’t unique at this particular game. After the 49ers’ victory, star linebacker Joey Bosa made a brief appearance wearing the same hat, adding a lighthearted moment as he jokingly showed off the hat to teammates, who responded with laughs.

The incident has sparked online discussion over political expression in public spaces, with some saying fans should be able to express themselves freely, while others debate the appropriateness of political gear at sports events. The family says they hope their story sheds light on the need for fair treatment, regardless of political affiliation.