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

Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified for medical bags, 29 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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NHL Arenas compared
32
State a rule
29
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NHL arenas treat medical bags

Allowed with limits: United Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Scotiabank Arena, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, Little Caesars Arena, Delta Center, American Airlines Center, Honda Center, KeyBank Center, Scotiabank Saddledome and Lenovo Center and 15 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Madison Square Garden, T-Mobile Arena and Bell Centre. 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 32 NHL 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

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

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

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

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 NHL arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified, 29 state a rule for medical bags, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 32 NHL 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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