Outside food and drink are generally not allowed. Food or drink required for medical purposes is allowed. Ask Guest Services if the policy applies to your needs.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
KeyBank Center bag policy
No bags, except a small clutch
All bags, backpacks and purses are prohibited.
Clutches no larger than 4 x 6 x 1.5" are permitted and are subject to visual inspection.
Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after they go through a thorough security screening.
Food and drinks: Outside food and drink are generally not allowed. Guests may bring outside food or beverage when it is required for medical purposes. Guests with questions should contact KeyBank Center guest services. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into KeyBank 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
“All bags, backpacks and purses are prohibited.”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… After a full security screening.
“Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after they go through a thorough security screening.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… After a full security screening.
“Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags after they go through a thorough security screening.”
Food from home
Only with a medical need
“our policy continues to allow guests to bring outside food or beverage into KeyBank Center when the food or beverage is required for medical purposes.”
Food for a medical need
Only with a medical need
“our policy continues to allow guests to bring outside food or beverage into KeyBank Center when the food or beverage is required for medical purposes.”
Outside drinks
Only with a medical need
“our policy continues to allow guests to bring outside food or beverage into KeyBank Center when the food or beverage is required for medical purposes.”
Applies to: Sabres 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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