Outside food and drinks are generally prohibited. Rocket Arena makes exceptions for medical reasons, baby food, and reasonable children's snacks. The policy does not explicitly name gluten-free diets.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Rocket Arena bag policy
Bags allowed, with limits
Purses and diaper bags 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller are permitted and subject to inspection by security. All bags must fit under your seat.
Backpacks of any size are not permitted. Bags and purses larger than 14" x 14" x 6", or that do not fit under your seat without blocking the aisle, are not permitted.
Clear bags and purses are permitted but are still searched and/or run through the X-ray machine at entry.
Bags larger than 6" x 9" x 1", including diaper bags and medical bags, must go through the designated X-ray lane.
Medical and diaper bags: Medical bags larger than 6" x 9" x 1" must go through the X-ray lane.
Food and drinks: Outside food or beverages are on the prohibited list. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children's snacks (crackers, raisins, juice boxes, etc.). Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Rocket Arena?
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
Backpack
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Backpacks of any size.”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. Inspected.
“Purses and diaper bags 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller are permitted and subject to inspection by security.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… X-ray lane if over 6 x 9 x 1 in.
“Bags larger than 6" x 9" x 1", including diaper bags and medical bags, must go through the designated X-ray lane.”
Food from home
Only with a medical need
“Outside food or beverages. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children’s snacks (crackers, raisins, juice boxes, etc.).”
Kids’ snacks
Allowed if… Reasonable kids' snacks, like crackers, raisins or juice boxes.
“Outside food or beverages. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children’s snacks (crackers, raisins, juice boxes, etc.).”
Baby food or formula
Allowed
“Outside food or beverages. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children’s snacks (crackers, raisins, juice boxes, etc.).”
Outside drinks
Only with a medical need
“Outside food or beverages. Exceptions are made for medical reasons, baby food and reasonable children’s snacks (crackers, raisins, juice boxes, etc.).”
Applies to: Cavaliers 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.
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