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What You Can Bring Into Venues in New York, Place by Place

We cover 13 venues in New York, and all of them have verified pages. Their bag rules differ widely, and the table below puts each rule next to its official source and the date we checked it. Check each venue before you pack.

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Venues covered
13
Verified so far
13
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

Every venue we cover in New York

New York and the New Jersey side. A verified page shows its bag rule here, and the others say they are still being checked.

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Bag rules side by side

These rows come from each New York venue's own policy page.

Bag policy

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    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.

    Barclays Center bag policy page, checked

  • Citi FieldConditional

    Purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, totes, drawstring bags and messenger bags are permitted, along with small soft-sided coolers, if they do not exceed 16 x 16 x 8 inches. All bags are searched, and the ballpark has no bag check inside.

    Citi Field bag policy page, checked

  • Empire State BuildingConditional

    Large bags, suitcases, carry-on luggage and oversized packages are prohibited. The FAQ gives no size for a large bag, and prohibited items may be confiscated and not returned.

    Empire State Building FAQ page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenConditional

    Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under your seat. Bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches are prohibited, and every bag is screened with x-ray technology.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • MetLife StadiumConditional

    MetLife follows the NFL clear bag policy. One clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches is allowed per person, or one small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Larger non-clear bags are not.

    MetLife Stadium guest policies page, checked

  • One World ObservatoryConditional

    Bags, backpacks, packages and luggage over 25 inches high, 17 inches wide and 9 inches deep are prohibited, and luggage is not allowed. There are no lockers or storage for personal items.

    One World Observatory prohibited items page, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    Bags larger than 14 x 12 x 6 inches, backpacks, large duffel bags, coolers and hard-sided bags are prohibited. Other bags are hand-screened or x-rayed, and parenting and medical bags may exceed the size after x-ray. The arena policy page words the size as 12 x 14 inches.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • SHI StadiumConditional

    Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and about 12 x 6 x 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags or similar, and small clutch bags about the size of a hand may be taken in. Exceptions are made for medically necessary items after inspection.

    Rutgers game day policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureConditional

    All guests must pass security screening and have their bags inspected. Inappropriate items should be left at home or in the car. The FAQ gives no bag size limit.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Statue of LibertyConditional

    All bags must fit through the x-ray machine opening of 24.2 inches wide by 17.9 inches high at primary screening. Suitcases, carry-on luggage and other large parcels are not permitted on the ferries or the islands.

    Security standards and prohibited items page, checked

  • Top of the RockNot stated

    The pages do not mention bag size.

    Top of the Rock tickets and FAQ page, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    Bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are permitted and get x-ray or visual screening depending on size. Medical bags and baby bags are permitted and must be screened, and all other bags are not allowed.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Yankee StadiumConditional

    One soft-sided bag up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches is allowed, plus one smaller soft-sided personal item. Hard-sided bags of any size are not.

    Yankees official policies page, checked

Bag storage at the verified venues

Yankee Stadium: There is no storage area for any items at Yankee Stadium. If you arrive by public transportation, check your bag before you leave home, because no exceptions are made for prohibited items.

Madison Square Garden: Madison Square Garden does not provide an area to check bags, coats or any other personal belongings. Bring only what you are happy to carry in and keep under your seat.

MetLife Stadium: The guest policies page does not describe bag storage or lockers. Check your event's Know Before You Go page, and plan to leave oversized bags at home.

Citi Field: There are no bag check facilities inside Citi Field. Temporary on-site lockers run by a third party are available for a fee as a last resort, from two hours before the game to an hour after it.

Barclays Center: The pages do not describe bag storage or lockers.

Prudential Center: A locker truck outside the arena stores oversized bags and prohibited items. The A-Z guide also lists storage lockers outside M&M's Tower and the Lafayette Lobby Entrance for 8 to 10 dollars, and items are screened before storing and collected at the end of the event.

UBS Arena: Bag check is available in the Acrisure Great Hall, according to the bag policy page.

Statue of Liberty: There are no locker storage areas at the screening facilities in The Battery or Liberty State Park. Lockers are at the entrance to the monument, rented for 2 hours with a 25 cent deposit in quarters, and a change machine is on site.

One World Observatory: There are no lockers or storage capabilities for personal items, so leave oversized bags elsewhere.

SHI Stadium: The page describes no bag storage.

Empire State Building: There are no locker or storage facilities on site.

Top of the Rock: The page describes no bag storage.

Six Flags Great Adventure: Electronic lockers rent at the main gate entrance, next to the Apple Shop, and at most major ride areas. Loose articles such as purses, backpacks, beverage containers, phones and keys are not allowed on listed rides.

Questions about New York venues

  1. Not by default. The bag rules we have verified in New York differ widely, so read the table above. A smaller bag is the easier choice if you visit more than one.

  2. No. These are the pilot venues. We add more in waves, starting with the places people search for most.

Sources for this page

Every verified rule comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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