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

Of the 30 NBA arenas we have verified for medical bags, 27 allow them with limits and 3 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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NBA Arenas compared
30
State a rule
27
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NBA arenas treat medical bags

Allowed with limits: United Center, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Scotiabank Arena, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, State Farm Arena and Little Caesars Arena and 13 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Madison Square Garden, Paycom Center and Smoothie King Center. 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 30 NBA 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 NBA arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 30 NBA arenas we have verified, 27 state a rule for medical bags, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 30 NBA 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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