We checked the venue’s rules on October 28, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
State Farm Arena bag policy
Bags allowed, with limits
Bags must be 14" x 14" x 6" or smaller. Larger bags, including briefcases, purses and luggage, are not allowed.
Clear bags are generally not required, but some event organizers require them. Check your event listing.
The arena lists drawstring bags, purses and fashion backpacks smaller than 14" x 14" x 6" as approved, but also bans backpacks of any size, so ask before you bring a backpack.
All bags are screened. For a fee, bags that do not meet the rules can be checked by Gate 2.
Medical and diaper bags: Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement but are subject to search.
Food and drinks: Parents may bring plastic bottles of formula or milk. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into State Farm 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
Allowed if… Up to 14 x 14 x 6 in. Only fashion backpacks smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 in.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses, or fashion backpacks that are smaller than 14" x 14" x 6".”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… With a child, any size. Searched.
“Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement policy but are subject to search.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Any size. Searched.
“Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement policy but are subject to search.”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed. No hard-sided bags.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size.”
Baby food or formula
Allowed if… Plastic bottles of formula or milk.
“Parents may bring in plastic bottles of formula or milk inside the arena.”
Applies to: Hawks 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.
