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Can You Bring Outside Food Into NBA Arenas? Venue Rules

Of the 30 NBA arenas we have verified for outside food, 30 ban it. 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
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30
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NBA arenas treat outside food

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, 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 and State Farm Arena and 16 more.

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 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.

Outside food

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Outside food and beverage are prohibited at all events.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, 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

  • Golden 1 CenterNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are prohibited, and baby food and formula are permitted.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Toyota CenterNot allowed

    Food and drinks are on the list of items that can get you refused entry.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Capital One ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Capital One Arena policies 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

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited list, along with outside food and beverage.

    Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, 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

  • Golden 1 CenterNot allowed

    Food coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items 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

  • Kia CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Kia Center policies and procedures 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

  • Moda CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are not permitted inside the arena.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules 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

  • Rocket ArenaNot allowed

    Bottles, cans and coolers are prohibited.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ 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

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are prohibited.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Toyota CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited list.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, 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 NBA arenas

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

  2. Madison Square Garden, United Center, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena and TD Garden and 22 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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