We checked the venue’s rules on October 31, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Moda Center bag policy
Small bags at basketball games
At basketball events (NBA, WNBA), bags up to 10" x 6" x 2" are allowed and get a second screening in a bag line. Traveling without a bag is suggested.
At other events, bags up to 14" x 14" x 6" are allowed.
Hard-sided bags are not allowed.
The bag policy can change by event, so check the Know Before You Go email.
Medical and diaper bags: Medical and childcare exceptions are permitted and are screened via x-ray at designated locations, but cannot exceed 14" x 14" x 6". Child bags, bottles and specific foods are permitted but must enter through a bag line and go through search or an x-ray machine.
Food and drinks: All outside food and beverages are prohibited from Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum, with exceptions for medical and children needs. Empty non-glass water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed inside the arenas except on GA Floors. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Moda 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.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Childcare bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. X-rayed.
“Medical and childcare exceptions are permitted and will be screened via x-ray at designated locations, but cannot exceed 14"x14" x 6".”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. X-rayed.
“Medical and childcare exceptions are permitted and will be screened via x-ray at designated locations, but cannot exceed 14"x14" x 6".”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed. No hard-sided bags.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Hard-sided bags”
Food from home
Only with a medical need. Exceptions for medical and children's needs.
“All outside food and beverages are prohibited from Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum with exceptions for medical and children needs.”
Kids’ snacks
Allowed if… Specific foods for children, through a bag line and search.
“Child bags, bottles, and specific foods are permitted into the buildings, but they must enter through a bag line and go through search/an x-ray machine.”
Outside drinks
Only with a medical need. Exceptions for medical and children's needs.
“All outside food and beverages are prohibited from Moda Center & Veterans Memorial Coliseum with exceptions for medical and children needs.”
Empty reusable bottle
Allowed if… Up to 32 oz. Empty, not glass. Not on GA floors.
“Empty non-glass water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed inside the arenas except on GA Floors.”
Applies to: Trail Blazers 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.
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? Ask staff at the gate when you arrive.
