Gluten-Free
Stadium Food
Search

Can you bring food into Barclays Center?

Brooklyn Nets · Brooklyn, NY

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

Barclays Center food policy

Allowed for dietary needs, with conditions

Outside food and drinks are generally prohibited. The arena allows exceptions for medical requirements or special needs and asks guests to contact Guest Services at 917-618-6111 or guestservices@barclayscenter.com before the event. Its Outside Food & Drink entry also allows medically required beverages, liquid prescription medication and small amounts of sealed food required to take medication.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

Barclays Center bag policy

Small bags only

  • Backpacks and any bags larger than 10" x 6" x 2" are not permitted inside Barclays Center.
  • Barclays Center asks guests to travel light and leave bags at home. Guests without bags can use Express Lanes.
  • There is no bag check. Bags that do not meet the policy should go back to your vehicle.
  • All bags are screened, and X-rayed where available, which may delay entry.

Medical and diaper bags: Special consideration will be made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants. Baby bags, plastic bottles, and formula are permitted into the building.

Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Medically required drinks, liquid prescription medication or small amounts of sealed food needed to take medication can be allowed. Contact Guest Services in advance. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Barclays Center?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowed“Backpacks and any bags larger than 10” x 6” x 2” are not permitted inside Barclays Center.”
Diaper bagAllowed“Baby bags, plastic bottles, and formula are permitted into the building.”
Medical bagRead the line“Special consideration will be made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants.”
Food from homeNot allowed“Outside food & beverages are not permitted into Barclays Center.”
Baby food or formulaAllowed“Baby bags, plastic bottles, and formula are permitted into the building.”
Food for a medical needOnly with a medical need. Small amounts of sealed food needed to take medication. Email Guest Services first.“Medically required beverages, liquid prescription medication or small amounts of sealed food required to take medication can be allowed into the arena.”
Outside drinksNot allowed“Outside food & beverages are not permitted into Barclays Center.”

Check my bag here at Barclays Center

Applies to: Nets home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Venue bag policy

Compare bag rules at other venues

Gluten-free food at Barclays Center

10 foods to ask about · 4 suite only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at Barclays Center

Ask tagged stands which food is gluten free and how it is prepared; the Food & Beverage page shows the tag.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at Barclays Center

Phone 917-618-6300

Email guestservices@barclayscenter.com

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.

Email this request