NBA gluten-free rankings 2026
NBA arenas, ranked by the gluten-free food and planning information their venue, team or food provider documents. American Airlines Center ranks #1 with 75.8 of 100 points. 17 arenas with confirmed gluten-free food are ranked. 13 more have no confirmed gluten-free food documented yet and are listed by name below the ranks.
These scores rank how much gluten-free food and planning information is documented, from research dated September 23 to October 31, 2026. A high score does not mean food is safe for a person with celiac disease. A label is not a kitchen check, so ask staff about ingredients and cross-contact.
What the data does not show yet
- 13 of 30 list no confirmed gluten-free items
- 23 of 30 have food still to confirm
- 28 of 30 have no confirmed gluten-free stand either way
- 18 of 30 publish no outside-food exception for dietary needs
- 1 of 30 publish no phone or email for food questions
- 8 of 30 have no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page
Each row lists its own gaps. A low score means a venue’s gluten-free food is the least documented, not that the venue serves none.
Tied venues share a rank (T-9 is a tie) and are listed by name.
An arena shared by an NBA and an NHL team is ranked in both leagues, each time with that league’s own food record.
Not ranked: Accor Arena, Arena CDMX, Co-op Live and Moody Center, whose guides cover neutral-site games away from the team’s regular home. Each team is ranked at its regular home.
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Rank #1
American Airlines Center
29 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 30, 2026
For example: Chicken Cobb Salad (Market to Go · Plaza concourse outside sections 104 and 111; terrace concourse outside section 319); Power Bowl (Market to Go · Plaza concourse outside sections 104 and 111; terrace concourse outside section 319)
Not documented: No confirmed drink; 1 food still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 28.5 30 Range of food 11.3 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 75.8of 100Well documented
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Rank #2
Scotiabank Arena
9 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Cheese Please Burger (GF bun on request) (St. Patties Burgers + Poutine · Section 122); Smokehouse Burger (GF bun, no fried pickles) (St. Patties Burgers + Poutine · Section 122)
Not documented: 2 items have no confirmed location; no confirmed dessert; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 21.2 30 Range of food 11.3 15 Confirmed locations 7.8 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 10.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 5.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 75.3of 100Well documented
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Rank #3
Ball Arena
23 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 26, 2026
For example: Caribbean Chicken Alfredo (Zero Wheat Street · Section 301); Gluten Free Pasta (Zero Wheat Street · Section 301)
Not documented: No confirmed drink; 1 food still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 24.6 30 Range of food 11.3 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 5.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 73.9of 100Well documented
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Rank #4
Smoothie King Center
18 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Jackfruit Tacos (Basin Street Tacos · Section 113); Shredded Beef Tacos (Sec 113, 315)
Not documented: No confirmed drink; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 20.2 30 Range of food 11.3 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 5.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 69.5of 100Partly documented
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Rank #5
Golden 1 Center
9 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Chili Cheese Nachos (Big Cheese Dog House · Section 108); Beef Birria Tacos (Centro · Section 101)
Not documented: No confirmed drink; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 21.2 30 Range of food 11.3 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 68.5of 100Partly documented
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Rank #6
Chase Center
24 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 31, 2026
For example: Pollo Asado (Suites only · Levy club suite catering (The Mission menu)); Carne Asada (Suites only · Levy club suite catering (The Mission menu))
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 2 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 23.6 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 67.1of 100Partly documented
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Rank #7
United Center
7 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Gluten Free Hot Dogs (United Center concourse concessions · Sections 101, 111, 112, 122); Fire Roasted Chicken Nachos (United Center concourse concessions · Section 309)
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 4 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 19.1 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 62.6of 100Partly documented
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Rank #8
Xfinity Mobile Arena
1 confirmed gluten-free item · researched Oct 10, 2026
For example: Gluten Free rolls (Section 110 cheesesteak concession)
Not documented: No confirmed meal, snack, dessert or drink; 3 foods still to confirm.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 6.4 30 Range of food 0.0 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 10.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 10.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 59.4of 100Partly documented
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Rank T-9, tied
Capital One Arena
9 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 31, 2026
For example: Seafood Tower (Suites only · Aramark suite catering); Amish Chicken (Suites only · Aramark suite catering)
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 5 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 15.7 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 59.2of 100Partly documented
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Rank T-9, tied
Mortgage Matchup Center
9 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 30, 2026
For example: Gourmet Seafood Tower (Suites only · OVG Hospitality suite catering); Quesabirria Tacos (Suites only · OVG Hospitality suite catering)
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 8 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 15.7 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 59.2of 100Partly documented
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Rank #11
TD Garden
4 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Gluten Free Chicken Tenders (Garden Grill (Allergen Friendly) · Level 4 outside Loge 8); Crispy Gluten Free Chicken Caesar Wrap (Garden Grill (Allergen Friendly) · Level 4 outside Loge 8)
Not documented: No confirmed snack or dessert; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 14.8 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 58.3of 100Partly documented
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Rank #12
Crypto.com Arena
11 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 30, 2026
For example: Street Corn Salad (Suites only · Levy suite catering); Chopped Vegetable Salad (Suites only · Levy suite catering)
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 6 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no published phone or email for food questions.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 17.2 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 2.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 57.7of 100Partly documented
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Rank #13
State Farm Arena
7 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 28, 2026
For example: Smoked Turkey Leg (A-Town BBQ · Section 225); BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter (Chicken is Gluten Free, sides are not) (A-Town BBQ · Section 225)
Not documented: No confirmed dessert or drink; 14 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 16.5 30 Range of food 7.5 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 10.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 0.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 57.0of 100Partly documented
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Rank #14
Little Caesars Arena
2 confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 9, 2026
For example: Chopped Cobb Salad (Bell’s Taphouse · Henry Street entrance between Google and Fifth Third Entry South East); Crispy Fried Wings (Bell’s Taphouse · Henry Street entrance between Google and Fifth Third Entry South East)
Not documented: No confirmed snack, dessert or drink; 7 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 10.1 30 Range of food 3.8 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 10.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 56.9of 100Partly documented
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Rank #15
Madison Square Garden
1 confirmed gluten-free item · researched Oct 28, 2026
For example: Chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies (Gluten-Free at The Garden · Section 112)
Not documented: No confirmed meal, snack or drink; 9 foods still to confirm; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 6.4 30 Range of food 3.8 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 10.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 56.2of 100Partly documented
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Rank #16
Paycom Center
1 confirmed gluten-free item · researched Sep 23, 2026
For example: Gluten-Free Brownie (FastBreak, Slam Burger, The Zone, GastroPub, and Alley Coop · Sec 104, 116, 118, 209 +3 more)
Not documented: No confirmed meal, snack or drink; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 6.4 30 Range of food 3.8 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 10.0 10 Our research confidence 5.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 48.2of 100Partly documented
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Rank #17
Delta Center
1 confirmed gluten-free item · researched Oct 10, 2026
For example: Cinnamon Roasted Nutz (Totally Nutz · Main concourse, Portal X)
Not documented: No confirmed meal, dessert or drink; 1 food still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
Score breakdown
Factor Points Of Confirmed gluten-free items 6.4 30 Range of food 3.8 15 Confirmed locations 10.0 10 Dedicated gluten-free stand 0.0 10 Outside food for dietary needs 3.0 10 Guest services contact 5.0 5 Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information 0.0 10 Our research confidence 3.0 5 Research recency 5.0 5 36.2of 100Least documented
No confirmed gluten-free food documented yet
13 NBA arenas have no gluten-free item a current source confirms, so they are listed by name without a rank. Not documented yet does not mean none is served.
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Barclays Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 10 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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FedExForum
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: Gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Fiserv Forum
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 2 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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Frost Bank Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 12 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 18 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Intuit Dome
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 12 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Kaseya Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 11 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Kia Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 23 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no venue-published gluten-free or allergen page.
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Moda Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 31, 2026
Also not documented: 5 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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Rocket Arena
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 12 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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Spectrum Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: Gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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Target Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 7 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way.
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Toyota Center
No confirmed gluten-free items · researched Oct 10, 2026
Also not documented: 2 foods still to confirm; gluten-free stand not confirmed either way; no published outside-food exception for dietary needs.
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