Outside food and drink are generally prohibited. Medical or religious needs may be approved. Contact guestexperience@floridapanthers.com before the event when possible; items must be in clear ziplock bags and remain subject to supervisor or manager approval.
We checked the venue’s rules on September 23, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
Amerant Bank Arena bag policy
Bags allowed, with limits
Bags 12" x 12" and under are permitted. Clear bags are not required.
Bags 4" x 6" and under skip X-ray screening. Larger bags, up to 12" x 12", must pass X-ray screening at the bag check entry lines.
Coolers and hard-sided bags are not allowed.
Bags that are too big can go back to your vehicle or into paid lockers at the bottom of the Publix Plaza stairs.
Medical and diaper bags: Bags for medical needs, breast pump bags and diaper bags are permitted, after a visual search and X-ray screening.
Food and drinks: Outside food, drinks and alcohol are not allowed. One unopened plastic bottle of water per guest is allowed. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into Amerant Bank 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
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Searched and X-rayed at entry.
“All guests entering with diaper bags, breast pump bags, and bags needed for medical purposes are subject to visual search and x-ray screening upon entry.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Searched and X-rayed at entry.
“All guests entering with diaper bags, breast pump bags, and bags needed for medical purposes are subject to visual search and x-ray screening upon entry.”
Soft cooler
Not allowed
“No Coolers and hard-sided bags”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bag
Not allowed
“No Coolers and hard-sided bags”
Food from home
Not allowed
“No Outside Alcohol, food, beverages, or non-prescription drugs”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
“No Outside Alcohol, food, beverages, or non-prescription drugs”
Sealed water bottle
Allowed if… One unopened plastic bottle per guest.
On the venue’s list of items allowed: “(1) unopened plastic bottle of water per guest.”
Applies to: Panthers 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.
Bags 12" x 12" and under are permitted. Clear bags are not required.
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 September 23, 2026 · glutenfreestadiumfood.com/nhl/arenas/amerant-bank-arena/
Gluten-free food at Amerant Bank Arena
3 gluten-free options at Amerant Bank Arena. 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.
