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Can You Bring a Stroller Into NBA Arenas? Rules by Venue

Of the 30 NBA arenas we have verified for strollers, 22 allow them with limits, 5 ban them and 3 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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NBA Arenas compared
30
State a rule
27
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NBA arenas treat strollers

Allowed with limits: Madison Square Garden, United Center, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Chase Center, TD Garden, Scotiabank Arena, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, State Farm Arena, Little Caesars Arena, Spectrum Center, Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Paycom Center and 8 more.

Not allowed: Kaseya Center, Crypto.com Arena, Target Center, Delta Center and Kia Center.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Barclays Center, Capital One Arena and Golden 1 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 strollers 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.

Stroller

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Guest Relations on the Plaza Level will check your stroller until the event is over, and strollers are not allowed on escalators. Suite guests can take a stroller to the suite.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Guests are encouraged not to bring strollers. Larger strollers can be checked at the Guest Relations kiosks in the Grand Atrium, outside Section 120 and outside Section 375. Strollers are allowed in suites.

    Ball Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Barclays CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention strollers.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Capital One ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention strollers.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Strollers are permitted. You can check one at the Guest Services kiosks near Portals 13 or 53 during the event.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Strollers are not permitted in the seating sections of the arena. Guests are encouraged to leave them in their vehicles before arrival.

    Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Strollers are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    The Grizzlies require all strollers to be checked in at the Guest Relations desks at Sections 102 and 202.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Strollers are allowed on the concourse but not in seating areas. You check them at the Guest Services Desk at Sections 120 or 212.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    Strollers may be checked at Guest Services on the Plaza Level near Section 101.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Collapsible strollers may be stored beneath your assigned seat. A bag that becomes an obstruction may be checked at the Hyatt Place across the street.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention strollers.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    The guide says stroller and wheelchair storage stays in designated areas. It gives no size rule.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterNot allowed

    Strollers are not permitted into the bowl or seating area. Stroller check-in is available on the South Plaza.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterNot allowed

    Strollers are on the prohibited items list, and the A-Z guide marks them for NBA and Orlando Magic games.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Strollers are allowed in the venue but not in the seating area.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenConditional

    Strollers are permitted, but they must be collapsible and able to fit comfortably under your seat.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Moda CenterConditional

    Car seats and strollers are prohibited items, but the guide says allowances vary by event and ticket type.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Strollers are permitted, and guests are asked to check them at the Guest Services Office in the pavilion at the northwest corner. Suite guests can keep a stroller with them.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Paycom CenterConditional

    Strollers are discouraged and have to be checked in with guest services.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaConditional

    Strollers are allowed, and fold-up strollers should be stored under your seat. For some family events non-folding strollers can be parked outside near Portal 3.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    Strollers can be checked. For family events there is a designated area on the concourse near Gate 6, and at other times strollers are checked at Fan Services.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterConditional

    Strollers are prohibited during NBA games and allowed at all other events. Storage is across from Section 108, and strollers must not block pathways or exits.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Strollers are permitted but cannot be stored in aisles, walkways, stairwells, seating areas or exits. Large strollers may be checked at the Guest Experience booths outside Sections 102 and 208 if space allows.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Strollers are welcome inside the arena but must be checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center.

    State Farm Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Strollers are not permitted inside Target Center.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Strollers can be brought to the arena if necessary. They are not allowed on the concourse or in seating, and have to be checked at the Guest Services Office on Level 4, near Loge 4.

    TD Garden A-Z guide, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Strollers are permitted but restricted to the concourse areas. You can check one in and store it at any Guest Experience booth. Baby seats and carriers are on the prohibited list.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    Strollers must be checked in at a Guest Relations booth at Gate 2 or Gate 6, on the Lexus Club Level at section 221, or on the 300 Level across from section 325.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Guests are encouraged not to bring strollers. They are not permitted in the seating sections, and they can be checked at the Guest Services Desk behind Section 101. Strollers are allowed in suites.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about strollers at NBA arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 30 NBA arenas we have verified, 27 state a rule for strollers, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Kaseya Center, Crypto.com Arena, Target Center, Delta Center and Kia Center 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.

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