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Can You Bring Outside Food Into Canadian Venues? Compared

Of the 14 Canadian venues we have verified for outside food, 1 allows it, 3 allow it with limits, 9 ban it and 1 does 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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Canadian Venues compared
14
State a rule
13
Last check
Oct 5, 2026

How the verified Canadian venues treat outside food

Allowed outright: CN Tower.

Allowed with limits: Rogers Place, Canadian Tire Centre and Rogers Centre.

Not allowed: Scotiabank Saddledome, Rogers Arena, Canada Life Centre, Bell Centre, BMO Field, Canada's Wonderland, Stade Saputo, BC Place and Scotiabank Arena.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Commonwealth Stadium. 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 14 Canadian venues says

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

Outside food

  • BC PlaceNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are not permitted, including products with cannabis. Exceptions may be made for medical or dietary reasons.

    BC Place stadium policies page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Outside food, drinks and alcohol are forbidden.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • BMO FieldNot allowed

    Alcohol and outside food or drinks are prohibited. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may bring their own food after contacting Fan Services.

    BMO Field FAQ 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

  • Canada's WonderlandNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed apart from baby food and formula, bottled water and refillable bottles. Guests with baskets or coolers can use the public picnic pavilion just outside the front gates, and medical dietary needs will be considered.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, 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

  • CN TowerAllowed

    Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.

    CN Tower common questions page, checked

  • Commonwealth StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Edmonton Elks clear bag policy 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 CentreConditional

    You can bring outside food if it is wrapped, bagged or in a container to avoid spillage. The container has to follow the bag policy: soft-sided and small enough to fit under the seat.

    Blue Jays know before you go 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

  • 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

  • Stade SaputoNot allowed

    Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and food coming from outside the stadium are prohibited.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

Cooler

  • BC PlaceNot allowed

    Coolers and container bags are on the prohibited bags list.

    BC Place clear bag policy page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    All coolers are forbidden regardless of size.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • BMO FieldNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    BMO Field FAQ page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed in the park. Picnic items and coolers can go to the public picnic pavilion outside the front gates.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

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

  • CN TowerNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    CN Tower common questions page, checked

  • Commonwealth StadiumNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Edmonton Elks clear bag policy page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers CentreConditional

    Hard-sided coolers are prohibited. A food container has to be soft-sided and small enough to fit under your seat, and the stadium rules also list soft-sided coolers among the items it can restrict.

    Blue Jays know before you go page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Coolers and ice chests are on the prohibited items list.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, 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

  • Stade SaputoNot allowed

    Coolers of any size are prohibited.

    CF Montreal prohibited items page, checked

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Questions about outside food at Canadian venues

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 14 Canadian venues we have verified, 13 state a rule for outside food, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Scotiabank Saddledome, Rogers Arena, Canada Life Centre, Bell Centre, BMO Field, Canada's Wonderland, Stade Saputo and BC Place and 1 more ban them, according to the official pages we read.

  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.

Sources for this page

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

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