Outside food and drinks are generally prohibited. Reasonable exceptions may apply for dietary or medical needs. Contact Guest Experience before arrival; approved items remain subject to security inspection.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Spectrum Center bag policy
Small bags only
Only small bags, clutches, crossbody bags and wristlets no larger than 5" x 7" x 1.5" are permitted. The limit applies to clear bags too.
Backpacks, larger purses, fanny packs or belt bags, totes, shopping bags, briefcases, luggage, camera bags and cinch or drawstring bags are not allowed.
All bags are inspected and X-rayed. There is no general bag storage.
Bag rules may change for a specific event, so check the event page before you go.
Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions may be made for diaper bags accompanying an infant or young child, bags required for medical or disability-related needs, and breast pumps and related supplies.
Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans and glass containers, are not allowed. Reasonable exceptions may apply for medical, dietary, disability-related or infant-care needs; contact Guest Experience before you go. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Spectrum 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
Backpack
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Backpacks”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… An exception may be made, with an infant or young child.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Diaper bags accompanying an infant or young child”
Medical bag
Allowed if… An exception may be made.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Bags required for medical or disability-related needs”
Soft cooler
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Food from home
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Baby food or formula
Read the line
“Reasonable exceptions may apply for medical, dietary, disability-related, or infant-care needs, including formula and baby food.”
Food for a medical need
Only with a medical need. An exception may apply. Contact Guest Experience first.
“Reasonable exceptions may apply for medical, dietary, disability-related, or infant-care needs, including formula and baby food.”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Empty reusable bottle
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Cans
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Glass bottles
Not allowed
“Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, coolers, bottles, cans, glass containers, and other beverage containers, are prohibited.”
Applies to: Hornets 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? Call the number above.
