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Barclays Center Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Barclays Center allows only bags up to 10 by 6 by 2 inches that are not hard-sided, and guests without bags can use Express Lanes. Outside food, bottles, cans and coolers are banned, with medical exceptions. Signs up to 11 by 17 inches are allowed with no poles. There is no re-entry.
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Bag policy in detail
Bags larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches, and hard-sided bags, are not permitted. Special consideration is made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants. All bags are screened and may be x-rayed. The pages do not name backpacks. Any bag larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches is prohibited, so a backpack would have to fit that size. A purse is a bag, so it has to be no larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches and not hard-sided.
The arena says to leave bags at home if you can. The bag policy does not apply to credentialed media.
- Bags up to 10 x 6 x 2 inches
- No hard-sided bags
- Express Lanes for guests without bags
- No outside food or drink, with medical exceptions
Food and drink
Cans, bottles, boxed liquids and metal, glass or other insulated containers are prohibited. For certain sporting events, reusable water bottles of 24 ounces or smaller are allowed, and glass never is. Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Exceptions are made for guests with medical requirements or special needs, who should contact Guest Services ahead. Coolers of any size, soft-sided ones included, are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Professional camera equipment, meaning detachable lenses, lenses greater than 3 inches, external flashes, monopods, bipods and tripods, is prohibited, and so are audio and video recording devices. Detachable lenses and lenses greater than 3 inches are prohibited. Tripods, monopods and bipods are prohibited, and so are selfie sticks and poles. Drones are prohibited. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Special consideration is made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants. Current prescription medication in the original container is permitted if you can show ID matching the label. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Pointed-tip umbrellas and large umbrellas are prohibited. Umbrellas also appear in the list of optical illusion items, so ask before bringing one. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs, flags and banners larger than 11 x 17 inches are prohibited, and so are any attached to poles or made of wood, metal, plastic or other hard material. They can also be banned by the production or if not related to the event. Flags follow the sign rule: nothing larger than 11 x 17 inches, nothing on poles, and nothing made of hard material. The pages do not mention binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
Special consideration is made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants. Guests with dietary needs due to medical conditions can contact Guest Services at 917-618-6111 or guestservices@barclayscenter.com before the event. Current prescription medication in its original container is permitted with matching ID.
Security screening and arrival
All bags are screened and may be x-rayed, which can slow entry. The arena has a no re-entry policy. Management can prohibit other items as needed, and the production can add its own limits.
Bag storage and lockers
The pages do not describe bag storage or lockers.
Nets games, concerts and other events
The prohibited items page says items can also be banned by the production, and that reusable water bottles of 24 ounces or smaller are allowed at certain sporting events. Check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Bags larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches, and hard-sided bags
- Cans, bottles, boxed liquids and metal, glass or insulated containers
- Outside food and beverages
- Coolers of any size
- Alcohol and illegal substances
- Professional camera equipment and recording devices
- Selfie sticks, poles and tripods
- Laser pointers and flashlights
- Signs, flags and banners over 11 x 17 inches or on poles
- Pointed-tip or large umbrellas
- Balloons, beach balls and inflatables
- Noisemakers and projectiles
- Drones
- Weapons of any kind
- Skateboards and rollerblades
- Pets other than service animals
Questions about Barclays Center
A bag up to 10 by 6 by 2 inches that is not hard-sided. Larger bags are not permitted, and guests without bags can use Express Lanes.
Mostly no. Bottles, cans and insulated containers are prohibited, though reusable bottles of 24 ounces or smaller are allowed at certain sporting events.
No, with exceptions for guests with medical requirements or special needs. Contact Guest Services at 917-618-6111 ahead of the event.
A small one. Signs and flags can be no larger than 11 by 17 inches, with no poles and nothing made of wood, metal or plastic.
Pointed-tip and large umbrellas are prohibited, and the optical illusion rule also names umbrellas. Ask Guest Services before you bring one.
No. The arena has a no re-entry policy, so everything you need has to come in with you on the first entry.
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Sources
- Bags/Backpacks/Large Bags/Suitcases | Barclays Center (opens in a new tab)
barclayscenter.com, read
- Prohibited Items | Barclays Center (opens in a new tab)
barclayscenter.com, read
Checked on October 4, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 18, 2026.
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