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Can You Bring Outside Food Into NHL Arenas? Venue Rules

Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified for outside food, 4 allow it with limits, 27 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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NHL Arenas compared
32
State a rule
31
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NHL arenas treat outside food

Allowed with limits: Rogers Place, UBS Arena, Canadian Tire Centre and SAP Center.

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, 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 and Scotiabank Saddledome and 13 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Prudential 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 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.

Outside food

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Food and drink purchased outside, alcohol included, are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena 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

  • Climate Pledge ArenaNot allowed

    Outside alcohol, food and beverage are on the prohibited items list.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena 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

  • Enterprise CenterNot allowed

    Food and beverages are on the prohibited items list.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Nationwide ArenaNot allowed

    Food and beverages are on the prohibited items list.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Bridgestone Arena 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Enterprise CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are strictly prohibited and cannot be stored or checked.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers and similar containers are prohibited.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Honda CenterNot allowed

    Coolers are on the prohibited items list.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, 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

  • Nationwide ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers and ice chests are prohibited.

    T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    Coolers of any size, including soft-sided coolers, are prohibited.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items 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 NHL arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified, 31 state a rule for outside food, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Madison Square Garden, United Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Scotiabank Arena, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena and Capital One Arena and 19 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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