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Can You Bring a Medical Bag Into Arenas? Rules by Venue

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for medical bags, 73 allow them with limits and 11 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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Arenas compared
84
State a rule
73
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat medical bags

Allowed with limits: United Center, Allstate Arena, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, T-Mobile Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena and Capital One Arena and 59 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Madison Square Garden, Paycom Center, Smoothie King Center, T-Mobile Arena, Bell Centre, Allen Fieldhouse, Dickies Arena, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Matthew Knight Arena, Colonial Life Arena and WVU Coliseum. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the medical bags guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 84 arenas says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Medical bag

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterConditional

    Necessary diaper bags and medical bags are permitted. They are inspected before entry.

    ACL Live know before you go page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaConditional

    Bags that are backpack-sized or larger are allowed only if they are medically necessary or part of pregame or on-ice entertainment.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Exceptions are made for diaper bags, breast pump bags and bags needed for medical purposes, which get a visual search and x-ray.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Medical and diaper bags that accompany a small child, under 14 x 6 x 14 inches, are permitted at all entrances after security inspection.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Diaper bags and medical bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are permitted after inspection. Guests with them use the VIP and ADA Door 1 at the Grand or East Atrium for x-ray screening, and the bags stay with you at your seat.

    Ball Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    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.

    Barclays Center bag policy page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    Medical and parenting bags exceeding the size limit are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumConditional

    Items required for medical, family or childcare needs are permitted after inspection in a clear bag.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterConditional

    Exceptions can be made for medically necessary, childcare or dietary items after proper inspection.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaConditional

    Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed with x-ray screening. Guests can contact customer service 24 hours before the event to arrange accommodations.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumConditional

    Accessible screening lanes are available for guests using assistive or medical devices or carrying childcare items. They use a hand-held detector or pat-down, and all personal items are visually inspected.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    Exceptions are made for guests with medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media, and bags go through mandatory x-ray at Gates 1, 3 and 6.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Exceptions are made for guests who need a bag for medical devices and for childcare and diaper bags. They are screened and x-rayed.

    Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are permitted and screened. Bring them through the entrance at the corner of 6th and F Street.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaConditional

    Medically necessary items, including equipment for nursing mothers and diaper bags, are allowed.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Medical bags count under the same limit as other bags, 14 x 6 x 14 inches. Medical, surgical and other safety masks are allowed.

    Chase Center bag policy page, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Exceptions are made for medically necessary items and diaper and parenting bags, and all bags go through x-ray.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterConditional

    Guests with medical or childcare needs can ask for approval ahead of time with the special permission form, reviewed by 3 pm the day before. Approved items are searched and tagged at the solutions table at each gate.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Medical and parental bags smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches have to go through X-ray screening. Ask a Guest Services team member for the nearest screening entry.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterConditional

    Necessary medical items are allowed after inspection at the entry gates.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed and are x-rayed at Door 5.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Approved medical and childcare bags must pass x-ray before entry.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    Possible exceptions are medically necessary bags and diaper bags with the child present. Guests with medical bags must enter through the Grand Lobby at marked doors.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Medical accommodation bags and infant or childcare bags get additional screening at the designated lane. For medically necessary items the guide asks you to contact the arena for approval at least five days ahead.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed and are screened and tagged by security. Medical food and drink must be declared at screening.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Bags for necessary medical devices should be no larger than needed for the item. Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula are permitted.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaConditional

    Exceptions are made for baby bags and medical bags carrying special equipment.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumConditional

    Medically required liquids and dietary or medical food are on the approved items list. Only clear diaper bags that meet the policy are allowed.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterConditional

    Medical and parental bags are permitted but must go through x-ray security screening. Baby food and formula are permitted.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Medical and parenting bags are permitted and subject to x-ray screening.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumConditional

    Items required for medical, family or child care needs are permitted.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    Guests who need a diaper bag or a bag for medical items such as prescription medication and breast pumps may bring one up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches, and it gets additional screening.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    Exceptions are made for medical and childcare needs up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches, and the bags are screened by an onsite x-ray machine.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterConditional

    Medical and infant bags are scanned through x-ray machines. The guide does not give them a separate size limit.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterConditional

    Exceptions are made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after they go through a thorough security screening.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted and subject to search.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterConditional

    Medical and parent bags are exceptions up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches, and they are x-rayed at designated locations.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterConditional

    Items related to a medical condition and diaper bags with a child are permitted.

    UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    Parenting and medical bags are permitted but must pass through the x-ray machine. Exceptions are typically granted for medically necessary items and breast pumps after proper inspection.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Medical bags required for dietary or medical necessity, and diaper and parenting bags, are permitted if they are smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches. Those bags are searched.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterConditional

    Bags necessary for medical equipment are searched at marked medical lanes at each gate. Diaper supplies must go in the clear tote.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Mackey ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags with a child present are accepted at all entrances after inspection.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot stated

    The FAQ does not describe a separate medical bag rule. It tells guests with medical conditions or other needs to contact Guest Relations at 212-465-6225.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterConditional

    Medical and childcare exceptions are allowed and are screened by x-ray at designated locations, up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterConditional

    Snacks needed for medical purposes are the one exception to the food and beverage ban. Items normally carried in a diaper bag must go in a clear plastic bag.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumConditional

    Separate screenings are available at all gates for medically necessary items that do not fit the clear bag policy. Medical and nursing bags need inspection on entry.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags are allowed within 14 x 14 x 6 inches and get additional screening.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted and x-rayed in dedicated screening lines at each entry.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionConditional

    Medically necessary items that do not fit the bag policy go to the West Entrance, between Pauley Pavilion and the Acosta Center, where Public Safety staff examine and approve them. Diaper bags are permitted with the infant present.

    Pauley Pavilion security FAQ, checked

  • Paycom CenterNot stated

    The page describes no exception to the bag size limit for medical or diaper bags. Food for medical reasons can be arranged by emailing the arena.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterConditional

    An exception is made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the gate.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaConditional

    Medically necessary items are permitted after inspection, and infant supplies go in a clear diaper bag.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted, but all items must pass through the x-ray machines. Items that do not pass security go back to vehicles.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    Parenting bags and medically necessary bags may be exempted from the size rule but must be screened by x-ray before entry.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaConditional

    Diaper bags and medical bags larger than 6 x 9 x 1 inches go through the designated x-ray lane, within 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Food for medical reasons and baby food are allowed.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Any baby bags are welcome after security checks. Guests who need special food exceptions or medical supplies should tell Fan Services in advance.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    For a medically necessary bag, contact the Service Team in advance by phone or email.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaConditional

    Medical bags are permitted only through the guest services gate.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    Medical and infant bags over 5 x 9 x 2 inches get x-ray inspection like any larger bag. Outside food and beverage for medical reasons is always permitted.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterConditional

    A dedicated screening lane is available for guests with medical, dietary or childcare needs, and one bag is permitted.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    If you need a bag for medical or other reasons that does not fit the policy, entry may be allowed after contacting MLSE, with an x-ray inspection of the bag and its contents at gates 1, 3 and 5.

    Scotiabank Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeConditional

    Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are allowed inside, and guests use the yellow small-bag entry for a physical bag search.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallConditional

    Necessary medical equipment that does not fit in a clear bag, and diaper bags, are permitted if they pass inspection at the south and north lobby entrances.

    IU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterNot stated

    The guide describes no medical or diaper bag exception, and sends guests to the event page for bag rules.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Diaper bags for an infant or young child, bags for medical or disability needs and breast pumps are exceptions to the size limit. They are inspected and x-rayed like every bag.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement but are searched.

    State Farm Arena bag policy page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot stated

    The pages describe no medical bag exception. Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula are permitted.

    T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile CenterConditional

    Diaper bags and pumping gear are permitted. All diaper bags and medical bags are screened and tagged by security before entry.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterConditional

    Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and searched. Larger bags are permitted for a portable electric breast pump, but you have to alert security first.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Diaper bags, breast pump bags and bags needed for medical purposes are allowed, with visual search and x-ray screening. Diaper bags should be no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Contact Guest Services 24 hours ahead for special arrangements.

    TD Garden A-Z guide, checked

  • The O2Conditional

    Medical equipment such as EpiPens is checked as part of screening by a medical or security team member. The pages do not describe a separate medical bag size rule.

    The O2 keeping you safe page, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaConditional

    Medically necessary items must be searched. Diaper bags are not a medically necessary item, and diaper supplies should be carried in a clear bag.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Medical bags are listed among the permitted bags, with diaper bags. Like all bags, they are subject to search.

    Toyota Center bag policy page, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    Medical bags and baby bags are permitted but must be screened before entry. Current prescription medication in its original container is permitted with matching ID.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    Required medical equipment may be allowed in and is searched. A medical bag larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches must be at least two thirds full of medical supplies.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaConditional

    Bags needed for medical purposes are permitted after the gate supervisor screens them and adds a medical tag.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Exceptions for medical equipment bags and parental bags are made if they are smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches. All exceptions go through x-ray screening at entry.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about medical bags at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 73 state a rule for medical bags, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 84 arenas we have verified bans medical bags outright on the pages we read. Several set limits, so read the row for your venue.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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