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Can You Bring Outside Food Into Arenas? Rules at Each Venue
Of the 84 arenas we have verified for outside food, 5 allow it with limits, 73 ban it and 6 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.
Last updated
At a glance
- Arenas compared
- 84
- State a rule
- 78
- Last check
- Oct 7, 2026
How the verified arenas treat outside food
Allowed with limits: Rogers Place, UBS Arena, Canadian Tire Centre, SAP Center and Gill Coliseum.
Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, 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 and Ball Arena and 59 more.
Not mentioned on the pages we read: Prudential Center, Pauley Pavilion, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Petersen Events Center, WVU Coliseum and Breslin 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 outside food 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.
Outside food
- ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are on the prohibited list.
ACL Live FAQ page, checked
- Allen FieldhouseNot allowed
Food is on the prohibited items list.
Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked
- Allstate ArenaNot allowed
The FAQ says outside food and beverages are not allowed in Allstate Arena. Alcohol may not be carried in.
Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked
- Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed
Outside alcohol, food and beverages are prohibited, apart from one unopened plastic bottle of water.
Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked
- American Airlines CenterNot allowed
Guests are not permitted to bring any food or beverages into the arena. Baby bags, plastic bottles, formula and baby food are permitted after x-ray and search.
American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked
- Ball ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Guests are welcome to bring baby food, snacks, formula and other supplies needed to feed a baby.
Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked
- Barclays CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Exceptions are made for guests with medical requirements or special needs, who should contact Guest Services ahead.
Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked
- Bell CentreNot allowed
Outside food, drinks and alcohol are forbidden.
Bell Centre security page, checked
- Benchmark International ArenaNot allowed
Guests may not bring food or beverages in at any time, except for medical purposes.
Benchmark International Arena guide, checked
- Bramlage ColiseumNot allowed
Food and beverages are prohibited, apart from the one bottle allowed.
Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked
- Breslin CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention outside food.
Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked
- Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed
Food and drink purchased outside, alcohol included, are prohibited.
Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked
- Cameron Indoor StadiumNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical or childcare needs.
Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked
- Canada Life CentreNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not allowed. Exceptions cover specific dietary needs, infant food or formula, allergies and medical conditions, and guests tell event staff on entry.
Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked
- Canadian Tire CentreConditional
Food or beverages purchased outside are prohibited. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may bring their own food and beverage if they call Guest Services about an exception.
Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked
- Capital One ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverages, alcohol included, are not allowed for any game, concert or event.
Capital One Arena policies page, checked
- Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot allowed
Outside food is on the prohibited list unless it is medically indicated.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked
- Chase CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not allowed. Baby food is permitted, and the guide invites you to email about dietary needs.
Chase Center A to Z guide, checked
- Climate Pledge ArenaNot allowed
Outside alcohol, food and beverage are on the prohibited items list.
Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked
- Colonial Life ArenaNot allowed
Food of any kind is on the prohibited list.
South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked
- Crisler CenterNot allowed
Food of any kind is prohibited, and exceptions for medical or personal care reasons are handled at the entrances.
Crisler Center safety guide, checked
- Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the arena, apart from the one unopened water bottle. The arena offers kosher and gluten-free options inside.
Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked
- Dean Smith CenterNot allowed
Food and beverages are on the prohibited list.
Smith Center entry policies page, checked
- Delta CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are prohibited at all events.
Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- Dickies ArenaNot allowed
Outside food, beverage and alcohol are prohibited.
Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked
- Enterprise CenterNot allowed
Food and beverages are on the prohibited items list.
Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked
- FedExForumNot allowed
Outside food or beverages of any kind, alcohol included, are prohibited.
FedExForum know before you go page, checked
- Fiserv ForumNot allowed
No food or drink may be brought in, with the exception of medications approved in advance by Fiserv Forum.
Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked
- Frost Bank CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not permitted, with exceptions for baby bottles and formula and for small snacks and sealed drinks up to 8 ounces if medically necessary. Medical items must be declared at security.
Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked
- Gainbridge FieldhouseNot allowed
Outside food or drinks are on the prohibited items list. Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula are permitted.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked
- Gallagher-Iba ArenaNot allowed
Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list.
Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked
- Gill ColiseumConditional
The clear bag page allows outside food only for dietary or medical needs and for children under 2. The prohibited items page says food from outside vendors is not allowed but food and snacks from home that fit in a personal bag are.
Oregon State prohibited items page, checked
- Golden 1 CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited, and baby food and formula are permitted.
Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked
- Grand Casino ArenaNot allowed
Food or beverage and cans, glass bottles, coolers or similar containers are prohibited.
Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked
- Hilton ColiseumNot allowed
Outside food and beverages, coolers or containers are prohibited, with items for medical, family or child care needs excepted.
Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked
- Hinkle FieldhouseNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are on the prohibited items list.
Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked
- Honda CenterNot allowed
No outside food or beverages are allowed into the venue. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons or baby food.
Honda Center know before you go page, checked
- Intuit DomeNot allowed
Intuit Dome does not allow outside food or beverage into the arena.
Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked
- Kaseya CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited.
Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked
- KeyBank CenterNot allowed
Outside food and drink are generally not allowed, and the policy continues to allow them when required for medical purposes. Guests with questions can contact guest services.
KeyBank Center arena guide, checked
- KFC Yum! CenterNot allowed
Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list.
KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked
- Kia CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the arena, though individual exceptions can be made for medical purposes.
Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked
- Kohl CenterNot allowed
Food is on the prohibited list, and the fan policies page bans outside food or beverages in the Kohl Center.
UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked
- Lenovo CenterNot allowed
Food and beverage, alcohol included, may not be brought into the facility.
Lenovo Center policies page, checked
- Little Caesars ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverage of any kind are prohibited, except single-serving food for religious, dietary or medical necessity.
Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked
- Lloyd Noble CenterNot allowed
No outside food or beverages are permitted.
Lloyd Noble Center A-Z guide, checked
- Mackey ArenaNot allowed
Food is on the prohibited items list.
Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked
- Madison Square GardenNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside the Garden. For a medical condition or specific need, contact Guest Relations before your event.
Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked
- Matthew Knight ArenaNot allowed
Food and beverage containers and their contents are prohibited.
Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked
- Moda CenterNot allowed
All outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and children's needs. Child bags, bottles and specific foods must go through a bag line and x-ray.
Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked
- Moody CenterNot allowed
Food or beverages of any kind are prohibited, except for snacks needed for medical purposes.
Moody Center A-Z guide, checked
- Moody ColiseumNot allowed
No outside food or beverage is allowed, apart from one sealed bottle of water per patron.
SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked
- Mortgage Matchup CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles and cans, are not permitted. Items for the care of children, such as baby bottles and formula, are permitted.
Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked
- Nationwide ArenaNot allowed
Food and beverages are on the prohibited items list.
Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked
- Pauley PavilionNot stated
The prohibited list bans outside beverages other than water, unsliced fruits and vegetables, and boxes, coolers or wrapped packages of any size. It does not give a general rule on other food.
UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked
- Paycom CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are prohibited. A guest who needs food for medical reasons can email the arena for help.
Paycom Center security policies page, checked
- Petersen Events CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention outside food.
Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked
- Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverage is on the prohibited items list.
Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- PPG Paints ArenaNot allowed
No food or beverages of any kind may be brought in. Patrons who need outside food or drink for health conditions should contact customer service in advance.
PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked
- Prudential CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention outside food.
Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked
- Rocket ArenaNot allowed
Outside food or beverages are prohibited. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children's snacks such as crackers, raisins and juice boxes.
Rocket Arena security policies page, checked
- Rogers ArenaNot allowed
Outside food or beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for food allergies and medical needs that guests arrange with Fan Services.
Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked
- Rogers PlaceConditional
Outside food, beverage and alcohol are on the prohibited list. Fans with food allergies, religious requirements, medical conditions or dietary restrictions may bring their own if they get prior approval from the Rogers Place team.
Rogers Place safety and security page, checked
- Rupp ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverage is on the list of items not permitted.
UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked
- SAP CenterConditional
At Sharks games, family shows and other sporting events guests may bring reasonable amounts of food and non-alcoholic beverages for their own use. Concerts, comedy shows, WWE and similar events ban outside food and beverage, with medical exceptions.
SAP Center prohibited items page, checked
- Schottenstein CenterNot allowed
Food and beverages are on the prohibited items list. The guide notes a screening lane for guests with dietary needs.
Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked
- Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not permitted into the building. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions will be permitted to bring their own, and they should call Fan Services at 416-815-5982.
Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked
- Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not permitted at any time. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may be permitted to bring their own food after contacting customer service.
Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked
- Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot stated
The pages do not mention outside food.
Assembly Hall policies page, checked
- Smoothie King CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages of any kind may not be brought into the arena.
Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked
- Spectrum CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are prohibited. Reasonable exceptions may apply for medical, dietary, disability or infant-care needs, including baby food, and guests are asked to contact Guest Experience before arrival.
Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked
- State Farm ArenaNot allowed
Outside food or beverages are prohibited. Parents may bring plastic bottles of formula or milk inside.
State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked
- T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed
Outside food, beverage and alcohol are prohibited. Baby bags, plastic bottles and formula are permitted into the building.
T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked
- T-Mobile CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the venue.
T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked
- Target CenterNot allowed
Outside food and beverage are not allowed. Foods or juices needed for medical reasons, and milk or formula for infants, are permitted.
Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- TD GardenNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not allowed at any time, and guests must dispose of them before entering. Guests with medical or religious dietary needs should contact TD Garden.
TD Garden A-Z guide, checked
- The O2Not allowed
Food and drink bought outside the arena cannot be taken in. For religious or medical reasons you can email the arena before the event.
The O2 arena help centre guide, checked
- Thompson-Boling ArenaNot allowed
Outside food or beverages are not permitted unless needed for medical purposes, in which case they must be checked at Gate D.
Food City Center building policies page, checked
- Toyota CenterNot allowed
Food and drinks are on the list of items that can get you refused entry.
Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked
- UBS ArenaConditional
Outside food or beverage is prohibited, with exceptions for medical requirements and special needs. Guests should email Guest Services at least 48 hours before the event to arrange it.
UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked
- United CenterNot allowed
Outside food or beverage of any kind is not permitted inside the arena, alcohol included. The page does not describe an exception.
United Center FAQ page, checked
- Williams ArenaNot allowed
No outside food or beverage is allowed in The Barn.
Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked
- WVU ColiseumNot stated
The pages do not mention outside food.
West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked
- Xfinity Mobile ArenaNot allowed
Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except baby food and medically necessary items.
Xfinity Mobile Arena guest services A to Z page, checked
Baby food
- Crypto.com ArenaConditional
The A-Z guide says plastic bottles, formula and breast pumps are permitted, and glass bottles are not. Parental bags under 14 x 14 x 6 inches go through X-ray screening.
Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked
Cooler
- ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers. Outside food and drink are prohibited, and bags over 11 x 17 inches are not allowed.
ACL Live FAQ page, checked
- Allen FieldhouseNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked
- Allstate ArenaNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked
- Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and hard-sided bags are prohibited.
Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked
- American Airlines CenterNot allowed
Plastic coolers and containers such as bottles, cans and thermos bottles are not permitted.
American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked
- Ball ArenaNot allowed
Hard case containers, coolers included, are prohibited.
Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked
- Barclays CenterNot allowed
Coolers of any size, soft-sided ones included, are prohibited.
Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked
- Bell CentreNot allowed
All coolers are forbidden regardless of size.
Bell Centre security page, checked
- Benchmark International ArenaNot stated
The guide does not name coolers, but containers of any kind and food and beverages are prohibited.
Benchmark International Arena guide, checked
- Bramlage ColiseumNot allowed
Ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets and insulated beverage containers are prohibited.
Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked
- Breslin CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked
- Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked
- Cameron Indoor StadiumNot allowed
Coolers, ice chests and similar containers are prohibited.
Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked
- Canada Life CentreNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked
- Canadian Tire CentreNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked
- Capital One ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are prohibited.
Capital One Arena policies page, checked
- Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and thermoses are on the prohibited list.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked
- Chase CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the list of prohibited outside food and beverage items, and hard-sided bags of any kind are banned.
Chase Center A to Z guide, checked
- Climate Pledge ArenaNot stated
The guide does not name coolers. Containers outside the water bottle policy are prohibited, and outside food and beverage are banned.
Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked
- Colonial Life ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and containers of any kind are on the prohibited list.
South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked
- Crisler CenterNot allowed
Containers of any kind, including coolers, cups, bottles, cans and flasks, are prohibited.
Crisler Center safety guide, checked
- Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited list, along with outside food and beverage.
Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked
- Dean Smith CenterNot allowed
Coolers or containers are on the prohibited list.
Smith Center entry policies page, checked
- Delta CenterNot allowed
Coolers are prohibited.
Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- Dickies ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and ice chests are prohibited.
Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked
- Enterprise CenterNot allowed
Coolers are strictly prohibited and cannot be stored or checked.
Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked
- FedExForumNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
FedExForum know before you go page, checked
- Fiserv ForumNot allowed
Coolers, hard or soft-sided, are on the prohibited list.
Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked
- Frost Bank CenterNot allowed
Coolers and other beverage containers are on the prohibited items list.
Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked
- Gainbridge FieldhouseNot allowed
Coolers are prohibited, along with cans, bottles and other similar containers.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked
- Gallagher-Iba ArenaNot allowed
Ice chests are on the prohibited items list.
Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked
- Gill ColiseumNot allowed
Hard-sided coolers of any size are prohibited.
Oregon State prohibited items page, checked
- Golden 1 CenterNot allowed
Food coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked
- Grand Casino ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and similar containers are prohibited.
Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked
- Hilton ColiseumNot allowed
Coolers and containers are on the prohibited list.
Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked
- Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked
- Honda CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Honda Center know before you go page, checked
- Intuit DomeNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked
- Kaseya CenterNot allowed
Coolers, bottles, cans and other containers are on the prohibited list.
Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked
- KeyBank CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
KeyBank Center arena guide, checked
- KFC Yum! CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked
- Kia CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked
- Kohl CenterNot allowed
Containers are prohibited, and the fan policies page names coolers.
UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked
- Lenovo CenterNot allowed
Bottles, cans, coolers and liquid containers are on the prohibited list.
Lenovo Center policies page, checked
- Little Caesars ArenaNot allowed
Hard and soft coolers are prohibited, except for religious, dietary or medical necessity.
Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked
- Lloyd Noble CenterNot allowed
Coolers, containers and ice chests are on the prohibited items list.
Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked
- Mackey ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked
- Matthew Knight ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked
- Moda CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked
- Moody CenterNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Moody Center A-Z guide, checked
- Moody ColiseumNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked
- Mortgage Matchup CenterNot allowed
Coolers are not permitted inside the arena.
Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked
- Nationwide ArenaNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked
- Pauley PavilionNot allowed
Boxes, coolers and wrapped packages of any size are prohibited.
UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked
- Paycom CenterNot allowed
Hard-sided containers are prohibited, and outside food and beverage are banned in any case.
Paycom Center security policies page, checked
- Petersen Events CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited list.
Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked
- Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and picnic baskets are on the prohibited items list.
Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- PPG Paints ArenaNot allowed
No bottles, cans or coolers are permitted inside the arena.
PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked
- Prudential CenterNot allowed
Coolers are prohibited, along with hard-sided bags and large duffel bags.
Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked
- Rocket ArenaNot allowed
Bottles, cans and coolers are prohibited.
Rocket Arena security policies page, checked
- Rogers ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked
- Rogers PlaceNot allowed
Coolers and ice chests are on the prohibited items list.
Rogers Place safety and security page, checked
- Rupp ArenaNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked
- SAP CenterNot allowed
Hard-sided coolers are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not name soft-sided coolers.
SAP Center prohibited items page, checked
- Schottenstein CenterNot allowed
Flasks, coolers, ice chests, cans, bottles, cups and thermoses are among the prohibited containers, though clear empty plastic bottles are permitted.
Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked
- Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked
- Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed
Coolers are on the non-permitted items list.
Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked
- Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot allowed
No containers or coolers are permitted in Assembly Hall.
Assembly Hall policies page, checked
- Smoothie King CenterNot allowed
Containers, bottles and cans are prohibited, and outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked
- Spectrum CenterNot allowed
Coolers are listed among the prohibited outside food and beverage containers.
Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked
- State Farm ArenaNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked
- T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and ice chests are prohibited.
T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked
- T-Mobile CenterNot allowed
Coolers and containers are on the prohibited list.
T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked
- Target CenterNot allowed
Coolers are prohibited.
Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked
- Thompson-Boling ArenaNot allowed
Coolers are on the list of items not permitted.
Food City Center building policies page, checked
- Toyota CenterNot allowed
Coolers are on the prohibited list.
Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked
- UBS ArenaNot allowed
Coolers of any size, including soft-sided coolers, are prohibited.
UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked
- Williams ArenaNot allowed
Coolers of any kind, including small soft packs, are prohibited.
Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked
- WVU ColiseumNot stated
The pages do not mention coolers.
West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked
- Xfinity Mobile ArenaNot allowed
Coolers and hydration packs are prohibited.
Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked
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Questions about outside food at arenas
It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 78 state a rule for outside food, and the rows above show each one with its source.
Madison Square Garden, United Center, Allstate Arena, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, T-Mobile Center and Chase Center and 65 more ban them, according to the official pages we read.
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.
Sources for this page
Every rule above comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.
- Madison Square Garden | FAQs (opens in a new tab)
msg.com. Madison Square Garden, read 2026-10-04.
- Frequently Asked Questions | United Center (opens in a new tab)
unitedcenter.com. United Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide for Chicago Wolves Games at Allstate Arena - Chicago Wolves (opens in a new tab)
chicagowolves.com. Allstate Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- FAQs | Ice Hockey Games - Chicago Wolves (opens in a new tab)
chicagowolves.com. Allstate Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Bag Policy | Houston Toyota Center (opens in a new tab)
toyotacenter.com. Toyota Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Houston Toyota Center (opens in a new tab)
toyotacenter.com. Toyota Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Fiserv Forum (opens in a new tab)
fiservforum.com. Fiserv Forum, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Kaseya Center (opens in a new tab)
kaseyacenter.com. Kaseya Center, read 2026-10-04.
- T-Mobile Center A to Z Guide | T-Mobile Center (opens in a new tab)
t-mobilecenter.com. T-Mobile Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy | Chase Center (opens in a new tab)
chasecenter.com. Chase Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A to Z Guide | Chase Center (opens in a new tab)
chasecenter.com. Chase Center, read 2026-10-04.
- General Information & FAQ | Crypto.com Arena (opens in a new tab)
cryptoarena.com. Crypto.com Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Crypto.com Arena (opens in a new tab)
cryptoarena.com. Crypto.com Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- TD Garden Policies | TD Garden (opens in a new tab)
tdgarden.com. TD Garden, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | TD Garden (opens in a new tab)
tdgarden.com. TD Garden, read 2026-10-04.
- Frequently Asked Questions | Austin City Limits Live (opens in a new tab)
acllive.com. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go | Austin City Limits Live (opens in a new tab)
acllive.com. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, read 2026-10-04.
- Bags/Backpacks/Large Bags/Suitcases | Barclays Center (opens in a new tab)
barclayscenter.com. Barclays Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items | Barclays Center (opens in a new tab)
barclayscenter.com. Barclays Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Security Policy | Xfinity Mobile Arena (opens in a new tab)
xfinitymobilearena.com. Xfinity Mobile Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Guest Services A to Z | Xfinity Mobile Arena (opens in a new tab)
xfinitymobilearena.com. Xfinity Mobile Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy | Ball Arena (opens in a new tab)
ballarena.com. Ball Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items | Ball Arena (opens in a new tab)
ballarena.com. Ball Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies & FAQ | Ball Arena (opens in a new tab)
ballarena.com. Ball Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies | Capital One Arena (opens in a new tab)
capitalonearena.com. Capital One Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy: What You Need to Know | State Farm Arena (opens in a new tab)
statefarmarena.com. State Farm Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- List of Prohibited Items for a Safe and Enjoyable Experience | State Farm Arena (opens in a new tab)
statefarmarena.com. State Farm Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Little Caesars Arena Prohibited Items & Entry Policies | 313 Presents (opens in a new tab)
313presents.com. Little Caesars Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies & FAQ | Target Center (opens in a new tab)
targetcenter.com. Target Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies & FAQ | Delta Center (opens in a new tab)
deltacenter.com. Delta Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go - Utah Jazz | NBA.com (opens in a new tab)
nba.com. Delta Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Spectrum Center Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
spectrumcentercharlotte.com. Spectrum Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items | Gainbridge Fieldhouse (opens in a new tab)
gainbridgefieldhouse.com. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Gainbridge Fieldhouse (opens in a new tab)
gainbridgefieldhouse.com. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, read 2026-10-04.
- Security Policies | Paycom Center (opens in a new tab)
paycomcenter.com. Paycom Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go | FedExForum - Home of the Memphis Grizzlies (opens in a new tab)
fedexforum.com. FedExForum, read 2026-10-04.
- Rose Quarter - Venue Guide (A-Z) (opens in a new tab)
rosequarter.com. Moda Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Policies | Kia Center (opens in a new tab)
kiacenter.com. Kia Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Kia Center (opens in a new tab)
kiacenter.com. Kia Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items - Golden 1 Center (opens in a new tab)
golden1center.com. Golden 1 Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Security Operations - Golden 1 Center (opens in a new tab)
golden1center.com. Golden 1 Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Intuit Dome (opens in a new tab)
intuitdome.com. Intuit Dome, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy | Frost Bank Center (opens in a new tab)
frostbankcenter.com. Frost Bank Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies | Frost Bank Center (opens in a new tab)
frostbankcenter.com. Frost Bank Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Security Policies | Rocket Arena (opens in a new tab)
rocketarena.com. Rocket Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Rocket Arena (opens in a new tab)
rocketarena.com. Rocket Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena FAQ's | American Airlines Center (opens in a new tab)
americanairlinescenter.com. American Airlines Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A to Z Guide | Smoothie King Center (opens in a new tab)
smoothiekingcenter.com. Smoothie King Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Policies And Rules | Mortgage Matchup Center (opens in a new tab)
mortgagematchupcenter.com. Mortgage Matchup Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go | Honda Center (opens in a new tab)
ocvibe.com. Honda Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Info | Honda Center (opens in a new tab)
ocvibe.com. Honda Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Guide | KeyBank Center (opens in a new tab)
keybankcenter.com. KeyBank Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A to Z Guide - Scotiabank Saddledome (opens in a new tab)
scotiabanksaddledome.com. Scotiabank Saddledome, read 2026-10-04.
- Policies | Lenovo Center (opens in a new tab)
lenovocenter.com. Lenovo Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy | Lenovo Center (opens in a new tab)
lenovocenter.com. Lenovo Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A to Z Guide | Nationwide Arena (opens in a new tab)
nationwidearena.com. Nationwide Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Safety & Security | Rogers Place (opens in a new tab)
rogersplace.com. Rogers Place, read 2026-10-04.
- Fan Services | Rogers Place (opens in a new tab)
rogersplace.com. Rogers Place, read 2026-10-04.
- Food & Beverage | Rogers Place (opens in a new tab)
rogersplace.com. Rogers Place, read 2026-10-04.
- Security Policies | Amerant Bank Arena (opens in a new tab)
amerantbankarena.com. Amerant Bank Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Venue Policies | Grand Casino Arena (opens in a new tab)
grandcasinoarena.com. Grand Casino Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Bridgestone Arena Bag Policy | Bridgestone Arena (opens in a new tab)
bridgestonearena.com. Bridgestone Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies | Bridgestone Arena (opens in a new tab)
bridgestonearena.com. Bridgestone Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Prudential Center Entry & Bag Policy | Prudential Center (opens in a new tab)
prucenter.com. Prudential Center, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | Prudential Center (opens in a new tab)
prucenter.com. Prudential Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policy | Prudential Center (opens in a new tab)
prucenter.com. Prudential Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy & Prohibited Items - UBS Arena (opens in a new tab)
ubsarena.com. UBS Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- UBS Arena - FAQs (opens in a new tab)
ubsarena.com. UBS Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go & A-Z Guide | Canadian Tire Centre (opens in a new tab)
canadiantirecentre.com. Canadian Tire Centre, read 2026-10-04.
- A to Z Guide | PPG Paints Arena (opens in a new tab)
ppgpaintsarena.com. PPG Paints Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Know Before You Go | PPG Paints Arena (opens in a new tab)
ppgpaintsarena.com. PPG Paints Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items | SAP Center (opens in a new tab)
sapcenter.com. SAP Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena FAQs | SAP Center (opens in a new tab)
sapcenter.com. SAP Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Guide - Climate Pledge Arena (opens in a new tab)
climatepledgearena.com. Climate Pledge Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Policies | Enterprise Center (opens in a new tab)
enterprisecenter.com. Enterprise Center, read 2026-10-04.
- Arena Guide - Benchmark International Arena (opens in a new tab)
benchmarkintlarena.com. Benchmark International Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Frequently Asked Questions - Rogers Arena (opens in a new tab)
rogersarena.com. Rogers Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Check/Policy & Prohibited Items | T-Mobile Arena (opens in a new tab)
t-mobilearena.com. T-Mobile Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- A-Z Guide | T-Mobile Arena (opens in a new tab)
t-mobilearena.com. T-Mobile Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- FAQ - Canada Life Centre (opens in a new tab)
canadalifecentre.ca. Canada Life Centre, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy - Canada Life Centre (opens in a new tab)
canadalifecentre.ca. Canada Life Centre, read 2026-10-04.
- Security - Bell Centre (opens in a new tab)
centrebell.ca. Bell Centre, read 2026-10-04.
- Prohibited Items - University of Kansas (opens in a new tab)
kuathletics.com. Allen Fieldhouse, read 2026-10-05.
- Entry Screening & Clear Bag Policy - Duke University (opens in a new tab)
goduke.com. Cameron Indoor Stadium, read 2026-10-05.
- Men's Basketball Gameday Information - UK Athletics (opens in a new tab)
ukathletics.com. Rupp Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Pauley Pavilion Security FAQ - UCLA Bruins (opens in a new tab)
uclabruins.com. Pauley Pavilion, read 2026-10-05.
- UCLA Athletics Prohibited Items - UCLA Bruins (opens in a new tab)
uclabruins.com. Pauley Pavilion, read 2026-10-05.
- Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Policies - Indiana University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
iuhoosiers.com. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, read 2026-10-05.
- Bag Policy - Indiana University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
iuhoosiers.com. Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guide | Schottenstein Center (opens in a new tab)
schottensteincenter.com. Schottenstein Center, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guide - Moody Center (opens in a new tab)
moodycenteratx.com. Moody Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Smith Center Entry Policies - University of North Carolina Athletics (opens in a new tab)
goheels.com. Dean Smith Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Clear Bag Policy / Prohibited Items - Purdue Boilermakers - Official Athletics Website (opens in a new tab)
purduesports.com. Mackey Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guest Guide - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena (opens in a new tab)
dickiesarena.com. Dickies Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Crisler Center Safety Guide - University of Michigan Athletics (opens in a new tab)
mgoblue.com. Crisler Center, read 2026-10-05.
- No-Bag Policy at Crisler Center, Yost Arena - University of Michigan Athletics (opens in a new tab)
mgoblue.com. Crisler Center, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guide | KFC Yum! Center (opens in a new tab)
kfcyumcenter.com. KFC Yum! Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Food City Center - University of Tennessee Athletics (opens in a new tab)
utsports.com. Thompson-Boling Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Fan Guide for Events at Hinkle Fieldhouse - Butler University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
butlersports.com. Hinkle Fieldhouse, read 2026-10-05.
- Walk-Through Metal Detectors Added to Hinkle Fieldhouse Safety Initiatives - Butler University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
butlersports.com. Hinkle Fieldhouse, read 2026-10-07.
- Arena Policies & FAQ | Pinnacle Bank Arena (opens in a new tab)
pinnaclebankarena.com. Pinnacle Bank Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Bramlage Coliseum A-Z - Kansas State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
kstatesports.com. Bramlage Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma (opens in a new tab)
soonersports.com. Lloyd Noble Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Bag Policy - Gameday Page - University of Oklahoma (opens in a new tab)
soonersports.com. Lloyd Noble Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Hilton Coliseum Gameday Policies - Iowa State Athletics (opens in a new tab)
cyclones.com. Hilton Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guide: Basketball and Wrestling - Oklahoma State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
okstate.com. Gallagher-Iba Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- A-Z Guide | Petersen Events Center (opens in a new tab)
peterseneventscenter.com. Petersen Events Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Pitt Athletics Clear Bag Policy - Pitt Panthers #H2P (opens in a new tab)
pittsburghpanthers.com. Petersen Events Center, read 2026-10-05.
- MKA General Information - University of Oregon Athletics (opens in a new tab)
goducks.com. Matthew Knight Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Stadium Policies - Moody Coliseum - SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)
smumustangs.com. Moody Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- SMU Athletics Bag Policy - SMU Athletics (opens in a new tab)
smumustangs.com. Moody Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- South Carolina Gamecocks | Football Gameday Information (opens in a new tab)
gamecocksonline.com. Colonial Life Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Clear Bag & Metal Detectors Policy - West Virginia University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
wvusports.com. WVU Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- Oregon State Gameday - Oregon State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
osubeavers.com. Gill Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- Clear Bag Policy - Oregon State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
osubeavers.com. Gill Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- Prohibited Items - Oregon State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
osubeavers.com. Gill Coliseum, read 2026-10-05.
- Updates To Bag Policy at Breslin Center and Munn Ice Arena - Michigan State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
msuspartans.com. Breslin Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Michigan State Athletics Clear Bag Policy - Michigan State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
msuspartans.com. Breslin Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena Information - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website (opens in a new tab)
hawkeyesports.com. Carver-Hawkeye Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Men's Basketball Gameday - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website (opens in a new tab)
hawkeyesports.com. Carver-Hawkeye Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- Non-Football Athletics Events Carry-Ins (Kohl Center & other Facilities) - UW-Madison Policy Library (opens in a new tab)
policy.wisc.edu. Kohl Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Fan Policies | Wisconsin Badgers (opens in a new tab)
uwbadgers.com. Kohl Center, read 2026-10-05.
- Event Information & Gameday FAQ - Gopher Men's Basketball at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Athletics (opens in a new tab)
gophersports.com. Williams Arena, read 2026-10-05.
- The O2 Bag Policy | What You Can Bring to Events | The O2 (opens in a new tab)
theo2.co.uk. The O2, read 2026-10-04.
- Keeping you safe at events | The O2 (opens in a new tab)
theo2.co.uk. The O2, read 2026-10-04.
- What you need to know before you go (The O2 arena) - The O2 (opens in a new tab)
help.theo2.co.uk. The O2, read 2026-10-04.
- Bag Policy | Scotiabank Arena (opens in a new tab)
scotiabankarena.com. Scotiabank Arena, read 2026-10-04.
- FAQ | Scotiabank Arena (opens in a new tab)
scotiabankarena.com. Scotiabank Arena, read 2026-10-04.
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