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NHL Arena Bag Policies: Bag Limits, Water, Cameras and More

We have not verified one league-wide NHL bag rule, so each arena page shows only what that arena says. The arenas we have verified set very different limits, from any bag that fits under your seat to a small clutch, so read each page. We have verified 32 of the 32 NHL arenas we cover.

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NHL arenas covered
32
Verified so far
32
League-wide rule on file
No

Every arena sets its own rules

We have not verified a league-wide NHL bag rule, so this page does not claim one. Places that host NHL games also host concerts and other events, and each publishes its own limits.

Among the 32 arenas we have verified, the limits run from a small clutch of about 4 by 6 inches to bags 14 inches or more on a side, and the table below lists each one with its source.

Bag rules at verified NHL arenas

These rows come from each venue's own policy page and update when a venue is read again.

Bag policy

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    The arena strongly discourages bags. Bags, clutches and crossbodies smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted, and clear bags are encouraged but not required. Diaper, breast pump and medical bags are exceptions that get a visual search and x-ray.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    A wristlet, wallet or clutch of 4.5 x 6.5 inches is permitted at all entrances. Large purses up to 14 x 6 x 14 inches are allowed at the four main x-ray entrances, and medical and diaper bags under 14 x 6 x 14 inches are permitted at all entrances. Clear bags are allowed but not required.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Bags, purses, backpacks, briefcases and luggage are not allowed. Clutches, wristlets and fanny packs up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted, and so are medical and diaper bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches after x-ray screening. All permitted bags are searched on entry.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreConditional

    As a general rule bags must not exceed 15 x 10 x 4 centimetres, about 6 x 4 x 1.6 inches. The page encourages bags that fit under the seat, and says the bag policy may vary for certain events, so check the event page.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches are prohibited. Large bags go through an x-ray scanner, and for hockey games anything larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches does. Medical and parenting bags over the size are permitted after additional search.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaConditional

    Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited. Bags between 6 x 4 x 1.5 and 12 x 12 x 6 inches, clear ones included, get x-ray and visual inspection, and smaller ones use express lanes. Diaper and medical bags are allowed with x-ray, and the arena strongly discourages bringing bags.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    Bag sizes are restricted to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches or smaller, with contactless security screening. Exceptions are made for medical and childcare or diaper bags and for media. Guests enter at Gate 1, Gate 3 or Gate 6 for mandatory x-ray screening.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Bags are restricted to clutch or wallet styles smaller than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches. They cannot have a metal or chain strap, must fit under the seat and get contactless screening. Diaper and medical bags are allowed after screening and are x-rayed.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    The arena has a strict no bag policy. Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted, while wallet-size clutches up to 4 x 6 inches and medical or parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are, after security screening.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Guests may bring one bag, clear or not, no larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches with two pockets at most, or one small clutch, purse or wallet up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches. Every bag larger than a clutch, medical, diaper and clear bags included, goes through x-ray at designated bag lines.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Bags, backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs and camera bags are not allowed. Small clutches and wallets smaller than 5 x 9 x 1 inches are, and they are inspected.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Delta CenterConditional

    Bags, purses included, are not allowed. Clutches up to 4 x 6 x 2 inches are allowed, and diaper and medical bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed. Medical and diaper bags are x-rayed at Door 5, the main entrance on the northeast corner.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Backpacks, coolers, hard-sided bags, luggage and any bag over 16 x 16 inches are prohibited and cannot be stored. All other bags, medical and childcare ones included, go through x-ray, and clutches up to 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches need only a visual check. Bags can delay entry 30 minutes or more.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    The arena strongly discourages bags of any kind, clear ones included. Purses up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches are allowed at designated x-ray entry points, and wristlets, clutches and wallets up to 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are allowed at all entrances. Medical and parenting bags are permitted after x-ray.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    For Ducks games all bags and purses must be no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches, clear ones included. For non-Ducks events the limit is 5 x 9 x 2 inches, one bag per guest. Diaper and medical bags up to 12 x 12 x 12 inches get additional screening.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • KeyBank CenterConditional

    All bags, backpacks and purses are prohibited. Clutches no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are permitted and visually inspected, and medically necessary items and diaper bags are exceptions after a thorough security screening.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    Clutch or wristlet bags smaller than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted at Carolina Hurricanes and NC State games and skip the bag x-ray line. Parenting and medical bags are permitted but go through the x-ray. Other events follow the tour promoter's bag policy.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Bags larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches are prohibited, bags for laptops, tablets, cameras and binoculars included. Single-compartment bags, wallets, clutches, fanny packs and clear bags smaller than that are permitted. Diaper, parenting and medical bags under 16 x 16 x 8 inches are also permitted.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenConditional

    Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under your seat. Bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches are prohibited, and every bag is screened with x-ray technology.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaConditional

    Bags are generally not permitted. Exceptions are medical bags, diaper bags and clutches no larger than 8 x 5 x 1 inches, which are x-rayed in dedicated screening lines.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    Only wallets or wristlets, and medical and diaper bags, are permitted, and everything is searched. The A-Z guide says 4 x 6 x 1 inches and the know before you go page says 4 x 6 x 1.5 inches. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages are not permitted.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    Bags larger than 14 x 12 x 6 inches, backpacks, large duffel bags, coolers and hard-sided bags are prohibited. Other bags are hand-screened or x-rayed, and parenting and medical bags may exceed the size after x-ray. The arena policy page words the size as 12 x 14 inches.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Bags, including purses and backpacks, must not exceed 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Guests with larger bags must return them to a vehicle or another secure area before entering, and the prohibited list still names bags or luggage.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    Only small personal bags or purses of 12 x 12 x 6 inches or less are permitted, after physical inspection. Fans who need a medically necessary bag in should contact the service team before the event.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    Fans are asked to bring bags of 5 x 9 x 2 inches or smaller for faster entry. Bags up to 20 x 14 x 11 inches are accepted if they fit under the seat, and all bags over 5 x 9 x 2 inches, medical and infant bags included, get x-ray inspection and longer waits.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    Only small purses, clutches or fanny pack type bags smaller than 16.5 x 11.5 cm (6.5 x 4.5 inches) are allowed. The arena strongly encourages fans to bring no bag at all. The bag page was last updated in October 2022.

    Scotiabank Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeConditional

    Any bag within 14 x 14 x 6 inches is a small bag or purse and goes through the yellow line for a physical search. Guests with no bag use the green express entry, and larger bags go back to your vehicle. Another entry says no bags are permitted, so the guide is inconsistent.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    No bags or backpacks are permitted except small personal bags up to 9 x 5 x 2 inches, clear or not. Fanny packs, crossbody bags and clear stadium bags are fine within that size, and straps are not measured. Tours, promoters and the building can change the policy.

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

  • TD GardenConditional

    TD Garden strongly discourages bags. Small bags, clutches, crossbodies and wristlets are allowed, and bags, clear ones included, should not exceed 6 x 4 x 1.5 inches. Diaper, breast pump and medical bags are exceptions.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    Bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are permitted and get x-ray or visual screening depending on size. Medical bags and baby bags are permitted and must be screened, and all other bags are not allowed.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    One small purse or personal bag up to 10 x 6 x 2 inches is allowed. No backpacks or other bags are. Required medical equipment is the exception.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Hand clutches, wristlets and small purses up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted without x-ray screening. For Flyers and Sixers games, bags larger than that and smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are x-ray screened at designated bag entrances. Rules can change per concert or family show.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

Every NHL home we cover

32 arenas are on our list. A verified page shows its bag rule here, and the others say they are still being checked.

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Questions about NHL rules

  1. We have not verified one. Each arena page shows what that venue's own policy says, with the source and the date we read it.

  2. We read each venue's own policy before showing a rule. The ones still marked have not been read yet, and we do not guess while they wait.

  3. Not always. The venues we have verified say their rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date.

Sources for this page

Every rule above comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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