Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical requirements or special needs. Email Guest Services at least 48 hours before the event to arrange an accommodation.
We checked the venue’s rules on October 9, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.
UBS Arena bag policy
Bags allowed, with limits
Bags that measure no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" are permitted and are screened by x-ray or visual screening depending on the size of the bag.
Backpacks of all sizes are prohibited.
All other bags will not be allowed into the arena. Bag check is available in the Great Hall.
Medical and diaper bags: Medical bags and baby bags are permitted and must be screened before entry.
Food and drinks: Outside food and drinks are not allowed, with exceptions for medical requirements or special needs. Guests with dietary needs for medical conditions should email Guest Services at least 48 hours before the event. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into UBS 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
Not allowed
“Backpacks of all sizes are prohibited.”
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Baby bags. Screened before entry.
“Medical bags and baby bags will be permitted and must be screened before entry.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Screened before entry.
“Medical bags and baby bags will be permitted and must be screened before entry.”
Food from home
Only with a medical need. Medical requirements or special needs.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food or beverage (exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs)”
Food for a medical need
Only with a medical need. Email Guest Services at least 48 hours ahead.
“Guests with specific/special dietary needs due to medical conditions or special needs should contact Guest Services by emailing”
Outside drinks
Only with a medical need. Medical requirements or special needs.
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food or beverage (exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs)”
Cans
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Cans (including aerosols), bottles, boxed liquids, metal, glass, or other insulated containers”
Glass bottles
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Cans (including aerosols), bottles, boxed liquids, metal, glass, or other insulated containers”
Applies to: Islanders 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.
