Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles and cans, are not permitted inside the arena. For Suns and Mercury home games each guest may bring one sealed plastic water bottle, and items for the care of children, such as baby bottles and formula, are permitted. The policy lists no dietary or medical food exception, so contact the arena before bringing food you need.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 30, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Mortgage Matchup Center bag policy
Bags allowed, with limits
The arena strongly encourages fans to arrive without bags. Small clutches and crossbody bags are permitted.
Purses and diaper bags are allowed if they are 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller.
Standard backpacks are not allowed. Single-compartment drawstring bags that meet NBA or arena size rules are allowed.
Guests with no bag, or a clutch smaller than 4" x 6", can use the express entry lanes.
Medical and diaper bags: Diaper bags are allowed if they are 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller.
Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks, including coolers, bottles and cans, are not allowed. At Suns and Mercury home games, each guest may bring one sealed plastic water bottle. Items for the care of children, including baby bottles and formula, are allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Mortgage Matchup Center?
Carry-in facts
From the venue’s page, checked Oct 31, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Backpack
Not allowed. Single-compartment drawstring bags are the exception.
“Standard backpacks are not permitted inside the arena.”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in.
“Purses and diaper bags that may resemble backpacks are permitted provided they comply with the 14” x 14” x 6” size policy.”
Soft cooler
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Food from home
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Baby food or formula
Allowed
“Items necessary for the care of children including baby bottles and formula will be permitted.”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Sealed water bottle
Allowed if… One sealed plastic bottle, at Suns and Mercury games.
“For Phoenix Suns and Mercury home games, each guest may bring one sealed plastic water bottle.”
Cans
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Glass bottles
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including coolers, bottles, and cans, are not permitted inside Mortgage Matchup Center.”
Applies to: Suns home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 31, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.
The arena strongly encourages fans to arrive without bags. Small clutches and crossbody bags are permitted.
Ask at the stand
Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?
Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact. Researched October 30, 2026 · glutenfreestadiumfood.com/arenas/mortgage-matchup-center/
Gluten-free food at Mortgage Matchup Center
9 gluten-free options · Suite menu only. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.
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.
