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Can You Bring an Umbrella Into NHL Arenas? Rules by Venue

Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified for umbrellas, 2 allow them, 19 allow them with limits, 4 ban them and 7 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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NHL Arenas compared
32
State a rule
25
Last check
Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NHL arenas treat umbrellas

Allowed outright: Enterprise Center and Benchmark International Arena.

Allowed with limits: Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Scotiabank Arena, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, Little Caesars Arena, American Airlines Center, Honda Center, Lenovo Center, Nationwide Arena, Rogers Place, Amerant Bank Arena and Grand Casino Arena and 5 more.

Not allowed: United Center, Delta Center, UBS Arena and Canadian Tire Centre.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Madison Square Garden, KeyBank Center, Scotiabank Saddledome, Bridgestone Arena, SAP Center, Rogers Arena and Bell Centre. 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 umbrellas 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.

Umbrella

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted but subject to additional screening, and guests may not open umbrellas inside the arena.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted only if they do not exceed 12 inches when collapsed, and umbrellas with pointed tips are prohibited.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Large umbrellas, golf umbrellas and any umbrella with a pointed end are prohibited.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaAllowed

    Umbrellas are permitted in the arena.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted into the building, but they are not permitted into the seating area and must be stored at a coat check for the event.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot allowed

    Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Non-collapsible umbrellas are prohibited, so collapsible ones are allowed.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Umbrellas are allowed if they are collapsible and fit under your seat.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Pointed-tip umbrellas are on the prohibited list. The pages do not say whether other umbrellas are allowed.

    Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Umbrellas are on the prohibited list, with sticks, poles and pipes.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Enterprise CenterAllowed

    The prohibited items list says umbrellas are allowed in Enterprise Center.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Umbrellas shorter than 18 inches when collapsed are allowed. Larger ones, and those with a sharp edge, are not.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    Umbrellas are only permitted inside while it is actively raining outside.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted. Guests are encouraged to store them under the seat, and they must stay closed inside the venue.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted but cannot be opened during events unless a rain delay is in progress. Ones that block anyone's view can be confiscated.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot stated

    The FAQ and the prohibited items list do not mention umbrellas. The list says it gives examples only, so ask Guest Relations if it matters for your event.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaConditional

    Small collapsible umbrellas are permitted. Golf-style umbrellas and ones with a pointed tip are prohibited.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    Compact umbrellas are permitted if they can be placed under your seat and are under the 8 x 5 inch size limit.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    Umbrellas are permitted but must stay closed inside, cannot have a pointed end and must be stored so they do not block views.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    Pointed-tip umbrellas are prohibited. The pages do not ban other umbrellas by name.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • SAP CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    Umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length are on the prohibited list, so a compact one is allowed.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot stated

    The pages do not mention umbrellas.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    Pointed-tip umbrellas are prohibited. The pages do not ban other umbrellas by name.

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

  • TD GardenConditional

    Umbrellas that do not collapse to 12 inches or less are prohibited, so a compact one is allowed.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    Pointed-tip or large umbrellas are prohibited, and umbrellas are named among optical illusion items.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Umbrellas of any size are on the prohibited list, and the arena will not store them.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Large, golf-type umbrellas are prohibited, while collapsible and folding umbrellas are permitted.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about umbrellas at NHL arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified, 25 state a rule for umbrellas, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. United Center, Delta Center, UBS Arena and Canadian Tire Centre 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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