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Can You Bring a Water Bottle Into NHL Arenas? All Rules

Of the 32 NHL arenas we have verified for water bottles, 14 allow them with limits and 18 ban them. 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
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Oct 4, 2026

How the verified NHL arenas treat water bottles

Allowed with limits: Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, Little Caesars Arena, Amerant Bank Arena, Grand Casino Arena, Canadian Tire Centre, SAP Center, Climate Pledge Arena, Enterprise Center, Rogers Arena and Canada Life Centre.

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, United Center, Scotiabank Arena, Delta Center, American Airlines Center, Honda Center, KeyBank Center, Scotiabank Saddledome, Lenovo Center, Nationwide Arena, Rogers Place, Bridgestone Arena, Prudential Center and UBS Arena and 4 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 water bottles 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.

Water bottle

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Each guest may bring one unopened plastic bottle of water. Outside beverages, and metal bottles and cups, are otherwise prohibited.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterNot allowed

    Guests may not bring any food or beverages in, and bottles, cans, thermos bottles and plastic coolers are not permitted. Baby bottles and formula are permitted.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Empty metal or plastic bottles of 32 ounces or less, with no liquid or ice, are permitted at Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth games. They are prohibited at concerts and special events unless the tour says otherwise, and glass is never allowed.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Outside food, drinks, alcohol, glass bottles and cans are forbidden, and so are souvenir cups.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaNot allowed

    Bottles, cans and containers of any kind are prohibited, and no food or beverages may be brought in except for medical purposes.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Bottles or cans and food and drink bought outside are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    Empty water bottles are permitted, and the prohibited list says hard-sided bottles are out, so only soft-sided empty ones are allowed. Glass bottles and cans are not.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Empty re-fillable water bottles are allowed because of the water filling stations. Food and beverages bought outside, and bottles and cans, are prohibited.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Each guest may bring in one empty plastic water bottle for personal use. Cans and bottles are on the prohibited list.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Reusable non-glass water bottles of 32 ounces or less are permitted, and they must be empty on entry. Glass bottles, cans and water bladders are prohibited, and for some events bottles are not allowed on the floor.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Unopened plastic water bottles of one liter or smaller are allowed, one per person. Glass and metal bottles, cans and flasks are prohibited.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Coolers or bottles, cans and glass, and all outside food and beverage, are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Guests may bring an empty plastic reusable water bottle of up to 2 liters, and every bottle is inspected and must be completely empty. Aluminum, stainless steel, single-use water bottles, metal, glass, flasks and thermoses are prohibited, and families with small children can bring baby bottles.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Guests may bring an empty plastic reusable water bottle of up to 32 ounces, and every bottle is inspected and must be empty. Aluminum, metal and glass bottles, flasks and thermoses are not allowed, and families with small children can bring baby bottles with milk.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Honda CenterNot allowed

    No outside food or beverages are allowed in, including water bottles or containers, filled or empty. 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 arena allows them when required for medical purposes. Drinking fountains are on all levels.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • Lenovo CenterNot allowed

    Bottles, cans, coolers and liquid containers are on the prohibited list, and so are food and beverage of any kind.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    A single clear, factory-sealed plastic bottle of water of 20 ounces or less is allowed, and so is a single crushable empty plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less. Bottles, glass, aluminum and metal containers are not.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Outside food and beverage are not permitted. Water fountains are located around the arena. If a medical condition requires you to bring something in, contact Guest Relations.

    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 bottles, cans or coolers are permitted, and no food or beverages of any kind may be brought in. Guests with health conditions can contact customer service in advance.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterNot allowed

    Cans, bottles, glass and other beverage containers are on the prohibited items list.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Empty plastic water bottles are welcome at Canucks and Warriors games. Glass or steel bottles and all types of cans are not permitted, and the policy for concerts and other events is subject to change.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Outside food, beverage and alcohol are prohibited, and so are hard-sided reusable bottles. Fans with allergies, medical or dietary needs can ask for prior approval.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    One sealed bottle of water is permitted at Sharks, family and other sporting events, and empty reusable bottles are permitted at all events. For concerts and other events outside food and beverage, bottled water included, are not permitted.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed

    Bottles and cans are on the prohibited list, and outside food or beverage is not permitted into the building. Fans with allergies or medical conditions can call Fan Services about exceptions.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed

    Bottles or cans and outside food and beverage are not permitted at any time. Fans with food allergies or medical conditions may be permitted to bring their own, by contacting customer service.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Cans, and metal, glass or plastic containers, bottles and flasks, empty or sealed, are prohibited. Baby bottles and formula are permitted.

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

  • TD GardenConditional

    Empty plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed at Bruins and Celtics games, and not at concerts or other events unless the arena says so. Glass and metal bottles are not allowed.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    Cans, bottles, boxed liquids, and metal, glass or insulated containers are prohibited. The arena offers touchless water fountains and refill stations.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are not permitted, and bottles or cans are on the prohibited list. The page does not describe an exception for empty bottles.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Outside beverages, water included, are not permitted. Plastic refillable water bottles are allowed if they are empty, and filling stations are at Sections 105 and 110. Cans and metal beverage containers are not allowed.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena guest services A to Z page, checked

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Questions about water bottles at NHL arenas

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

  2. Madison Square Garden, United Center, Scotiabank Arena, Delta Center, American Airlines Center, Honda Center, KeyBank Center and Scotiabank Saddledome and 10 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.

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