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Can you bring food into United Center?

Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks · Chicago, IL

Food for a dietary need: rules don’t say. Ask first

United Center food policy

Food for a dietary need: rules don’t say. Ask first

The United Center FAQ says outside food or beverages are not permitted inside the arena and lists outside food or beverage of any kind among prohibited items. Its bag rules say exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided; it does not say whether food for a dietary need qualifies, so ask before the event.

The venue's rules do not say whether food for a dietary need may come in. Ask before the game.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

United Center bag policy

Small bags only

  • Guests are able to enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag up to 10" x 6" x 2".
  • No backpacks or other bags are allowed.
  • Additional restrictions may apply on certain event days.

Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided.

Food and drinks: Outside food or beverage of any kind is not permitted for entry into the United Center. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into United 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.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowed“No backpacks or other bags are allowed.”
Medical bagAllowed if… For required medical equipment.“Exceptions for guests with required medical equipment will be provided.”
Food from homeNot allowed“Backpacks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, laptops, outside food or beverage of any kind and additional items are not permitted for entry into the United Center.”
Outside drinksNot allowed“Backpacks, umbrellas, cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, laptops, outside food or beverage of any kind and additional items are not permitted for entry into the United Center.”

Check my bag here at United Center

Applies to: Bulls 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.

Venue bag policy

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Gluten-free food at United Center

7 gluten-free options at United Center. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

See the gluten-free food at United Center

The venue describes no preparation controls.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at United Center

Phone 312-455-4509

Venue contact page

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name. Read it out when you call, or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.