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Can You Bring a Purse Into Arenas? What Each Venue Says

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for purses, 6 allow them, 75 allow them with limits, 1 bans them and 2 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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Arenas compared
84
State a rule
82
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat purses

Allowed outright: Madison Square Garden, Rocket Arena, Rogers Place, UBS Arena, SAP Center and Rogers Arena.

Allowed with limits: United Center, 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, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena and State Farm Arena and 61 more.

Not allowed: Crisler Center.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Allstate Arena and Hinkle Fieldhouse. 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 purses 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.

Purse

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterConditional

    Bags and purses are allowed if they stay within 11 x 17 inches, and all of them are inspected.

    ACL Live know before you go page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag, 5.5 x 8.5 inches at most, are prohibited.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Clutches and crossbodies smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted. Larger purses are prohibited.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Purses up to 14 x 6 x 14 inches are allowed at the North, East, West and South doors, where they are x-rayed. Only a small clutch fits at the Chime Lane entrance.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Purses are not allowed, apart from a clutch or wristlet up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    A purse is a bag, so it has to be no larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches and not hard-sided.

    Barclays Center bag policy page, checked

  • Bell CentreConditional

    Purses fall under the general bag rule of 15 x 10 x 4 centimetres, though it can vary by event.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    A purse has to fit the 12 x 12 x 12 inch limit, and large bags go through x-ray while small clutches do not.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumConditional

    Small clutch bags no larger than 5.5 x 7.5 inches can come in with one of the clear bags. Non-clear purses and fanny packs larger than a clutch are prohibited.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterConditional

    A small clutch bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is permitted.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaConditional

    Purses follow the bag rule. Anything between 6 x 4 x 1.5 and 12 x 12 x 6 inches gets x-ray screening, and smaller ones use the express lanes.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumConditional

    Wristlets or clutches smaller than 8 x 5 x 1 inches are permitted.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    A purse has to be 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Only clutch or wallet style bags smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are allowed.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Purses are not permitted. A wallet-size clutch no larger than 4 x 6 inches is allowed.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaConditional

    Clutch bags up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed. The gameday page says a wristlet or clutch is carried through the metal detector.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Purses, including fashion backpack purses, are allowed if they are no larger than 14 x 6 x 14 inches. Bags smaller than 10 x 6 x 2 inches can enter at any entrance.

    Chase Center bag policy page, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    A small clutch, purse or wallet up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches is allowed, and a larger purse counts as your one bag up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches after x-ray.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag, 4.5 x 6.5 inches, are prohibited.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterNot allowed

    Purses and clear bags are among the bags that are prohibited.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Purses are not allowed, but a small clutch or wallet smaller than 5 x 9 x 1 inches is. It goes through security inspection.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are allowed.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterConditional

    Purses are not allowed. A clutch or wallet no larger than 4 x 6 x 2 inches is.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaConditional

    A small purse or small clutch within 12 x 6 x 12 inches is acceptable. Personal bags or purses larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are not.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Clutches up to 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches are permitted with a visual inspection. Purses must pass x-ray and fit within the 16 x 16 inch maximum.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    A purse has to be a clear bag up to 6 x 8 x 2 inches. Wallets up to 5 x 3.5 inches are also allowed.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Wallets, purses, fanny packs and crossbody bags smaller than 10 x 6 x 2 inches are allowed. The bag policy entry also lets bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches through the x-ray lane, so the two entries are not worded alike.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    Purses are allowed within the 12 x 12 x 6 inch limit. Oversized purses are not permitted.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Any bag, purses included, has to fit 6 x 10 x 2 inches and be soft-sided.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaConditional

    Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumConditional

    Only purses or handbags that meet the clear bag or clutch size limits are allowed.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterConditional

    A purse has to fit the 8 x 6 x 1 inch limit like any other bag.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Purses up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, clear bags included, are allowed at designated x-ray entry points. Smaller clutches and wallets can use any entrance.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumConditional

    Purses are prohibited, but small clutch bags up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention purses.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    Purses count as a bag: up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches at Ducks games and 5 x 9 x 2 inches at other events.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    A purse has to be a personal clutch of no more than 10 x 6 x 2 inches, and it is x-rayed.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterConditional

    A purse has to be smaller than 10 x 6 x 2 inches. It will be searched.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterConditional

    Purses are prohibited, except a clutch no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterConditional

    Bags and purses can be no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterConditional

    A purse has to be a small clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 x 1 inches or less. Other bags are prohibited.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterConditional

    Bags no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches are permitted.

    UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    Only a small clutch or purse no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed at Hurricanes and NC State games.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Wallets, clutches and clear bags smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted, with or without a handle or strap.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterConditional

    Non-transparent clutch wallets are allowed, up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches on the arena guide and 5.5 x 7.5 inches on the newer bag policy page, which also counts crossbody bags and fanny packs.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Mackey ArenaConditional

    Purses are prohibited. One small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is permitted.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenAllowed

    A purse is a bag, so the same rule applies. It does not need to be clear, but it has to fit under your seat and be no larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaConditional

    A small clutch or purse is allowed along with the clear bag. The page gives no size for it.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterConditional

    A purse has to fit the same limit as any bag: 10 x 6 x 2 inches for basketball and 14 x 14 x 6 inches for other events.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterConditional

    Non-clear clutch bags and wallets must not exceed 5 x 9 x 1.5 inches.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumConditional

    A small clutch, about the size of a hand, is allowed and can be carried separately or inside a clear bag.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Purses are allowed within 14 x 14 x 6 inches and get additional screening. Small clutches and crossbody bags are permitted.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaConditional

    A purse has to be a clutch of 8 x 5 x 1 inches or smaller, and it is x-rayed.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionConditional

    Small clutch purses, with or without a strap, are permitted along with a clear bag. Clutches larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited.

    UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Paycom CenterConditional

    A purse has to fit the 6 x 9 x 2 inch limit like any other bag.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterConditional

    Purses larger than a clutch bag are prohibited. A small clutch about the size of a hand, 4.5 x 6.5 inches, is allowed.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaConditional

    A small clutch purse or wallet 4.5 x 6.5 inches or smaller, with or without a strap, is permitted. Large purses are prohibited.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    Only wallets or wristlets of about 4 x 6 x 1 inches are permitted, and large bags are not.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    Bags and purses over 14 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited, except childcare or medical bags.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaAllowed

    Purses and diaper bags of 14 x 14 x 6 inches or smaller are permitted and inspected.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaAllowed

    Purses must not exceed 14 x 14 x 6 inches.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceAllowed

    Small personal bags or purses up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches are permitted after physical inspection.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaConditional

    A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed in addition to the clear bag.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterAllowed

    Bags of any style within 20 x 14 x 11 inches are accepted, and anything over 5 x 9 x 2 inches gets x-ray inspection.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterConditional

    Purses of any size are not permitted, but wallets and wristlets no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches are.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    A small purse, clutch or fanny pack type bag smaller than 16.5 x 11.5 cm (6.5 x 4.5 inches) is allowed, with or without a handle or strap.

    Scotiabank Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeConditional

    Any bag smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches is a small bag or purse and goes through the yellow small-bag entry.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallConditional

    Small clutch purses, with or without a strap, are permitted along with an approved clear bag. The pages give no clutch size.

    IU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterConditional

    A purse has to fit the 14 x 14 x 6 inch maximum bag size, which can change by event.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Purses, fanny packs and belt bags larger than 5 x 7 x 1.5 inches are not allowed. Smaller ones are.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Purses, fashion backpack purses included, are allowed if they meet the 14 x 14 x 6 inch limit. This can vary per event.

    State Farm Arena bag policy page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    Small personal bags or purses of up to 9 x 5 x 2 inches are permitted.

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

  • T-Mobile CenterConditional

    A purse is a bag, so it has to be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. It does not have to be clear, and it is inspected.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterConditional

    Small wallets or clutches 5 x 9 inches or smaller are permitted. Purses larger than that are prohibited.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Small bags, clutches, crossbodies and wristlets are allowed if they do not exceed 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches. Bags from the Boston Proshop bought at purchase are an exception.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Conditional

    A standard handbag is allowed and counts as your one small bag. Tote bags bought at the arena's official merchandise outlets are allowed too, and they are searched.

    The O2 bag policy page, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaConditional

    A small clutch purse not exceeding 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed, and wallets must also fit that size.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    A bag or purse no larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches is permitted and is searched on entry.

    Toyota Center bag policy page, checked

  • UBS ArenaAllowed

    Purses fit the bag rule of 12 x 12 x 6 inches, with x-ray or visual screening.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    A small purse or personal bag is allowed if it is no larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches. Anything bigger counts as a prohibited bag.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaConditional

    Large purses are prohibited, and small bags of 4.5 x 6.5 inches such as clutch purses are allowed.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumConditional

    A small clutch purse no larger than 6 x 9 inches is allowed along with the clear bag.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Small purses that do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted and skip x-ray screening, though they are still inspected. Larger purses go through the bag entrances and x-ray screening.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about purses at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 82 state a rule for purses, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Crisler Center bans 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.

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