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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

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.

  1. Rank #1

    American Airlines Center

    Dallas Mavericks · Dallas, TX

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items28.530
    Range of food11.315
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    75.8of 100Well documented

  2. Rank #2

    Scotiabank Arena

    Toronto Raptors · Toronto, ON

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items21.230
    Range of food11.315
    Confirmed locations7.810
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs10.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence5.05
    Research recency5.05

    75.3of 100Well documented

  3. Rank #3

    Ball Arena

    Denver Nuggets · Denver, CO

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items24.630
    Range of food11.315
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence5.05
    Research recency5.05

    73.9of 100Well documented

  4. Rank #4

    Smoothie King Center

    New Orleans Pelicans · New Orleans, LA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items20.230
    Range of food11.315
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence5.05
    Research recency5.05

    69.5of 100Partly documented

  5. Rank #5

    Golden 1 Center

    Sacramento Kings · Sacramento, CA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items21.230
    Range of food11.315
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    68.5of 100Partly documented

  6. Rank #6

    Chase Center

    Golden State Warriors · San Francisco, CA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items23.630
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    67.1of 100Partly documented

  7. Rank #7

    United Center

    Chicago Bulls · Chicago, IL

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items19.130
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    62.6of 100Partly documented

  8. Rank #8

    Xfinity Mobile Arena

    Philadelphia 76ers · formerly Wells Fargo Center · Philadelphia, PA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items6.430
    Range of food0.015
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand10.010
    Outside food for dietary needs10.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    59.4of 100Partly documented

  9. Rank T-9, tied

    Capital One Arena

    Washington Wizards · Washington, DC

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items15.730
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    59.2of 100Partly documented

  10. Rank T-9, tied

    Mortgage Matchup Center

    Phoenix Suns · formerly Footprint Center · Phoenix, AZ

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items15.730
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    59.2of 100Partly documented

  11. Rank #11

    TD Garden

    Boston Celtics · Boston, MA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items14.830
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    58.3of 100Partly documented

  12. Rank #12

    Crypto.com Arena

    Los Angeles Lakers · Los Angeles, CA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items17.230
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact2.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    57.7of 100Partly documented

  13. Rank #13

    State Farm Arena

    Atlanta Hawks · Atlanta, GA

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items16.530
    Range of food7.515
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs10.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information0.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    57.0of 100Partly documented

  14. Rank #14

    Little Caesars Arena

    Detroit Pistons · Detroit, MI

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items10.130
    Range of food3.815
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs10.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    56.9of 100Partly documented

  15. Rank #15

    Madison Square Garden

    New York Knicks · New York, NY

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items6.430
    Range of food3.815
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand10.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    56.2of 100Partly documented

  16. Rank #16

    Paycom Center

    Oklahoma City Thunder · Oklahoma City, OK

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items6.430
    Range of food3.815
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information10.010
    Our research confidence5.05
    Research recency5.05

    48.2of 100Partly documented

  17. Rank #17

    Delta Center

    Utah Jazz · Salt Lake City, UT

    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
    FactorPointsOf
    Confirmed gluten-free items6.430
    Range of food3.815
    Confirmed locations10.010
    Dedicated gluten-free stand0.010
    Outside food for dietary needs3.010
    Guest services contact5.05
    Venue-published gluten-free or allergen information0.010
    Our research confidence3.05
    Research recency5.05

    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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