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United Center bag policy
Independent guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by United Center or its teams. Check United Center's current rules before you go.
Quick answer
- Clear bag required? The page we checked does not say. It allows a small purse or personal bag up to 10 x 6 x 2 in.
- Backpacks: prohibited.
- Exceptions: limited exceptions for medical bags or diaper bags are allowed; no further detail is given.
- Entry: Blackhawks home games require mobile tickets (no printouts or screenshots), and the arena is cashless.
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. This guide repeats the venue's rules and never guarantees entry.
Last verified: , against the venue's page.
It has been more than 60 days since this page was last checked, so it may be out of date. Check the venue's page.
United Center is in Chicago, IL. Home teams: Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks.
Double-check before you go
This page uses the Blackhawks' ticket-resources page for the building, because the arena's own site was not reachable by our checker. It does not cover every event, so treat the answers as a starting point and confirm before you go.
Can I bring this bag?
Venue security makes the final call at the gate. The answers below come only from what the venue's page says, and anything it does not cover is marked Check.
| Bag | Answer | What the venue's page says |
|---|---|---|
| Clear tote | Check with the venue | The venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): 10 x 6 x 2 in. Check with the venue before you travel. |
| Small clutch | Check the condition | The venue's page lists this bag type. Conditions from the venue's page: 10 x 6 x 2 in. Check every stated condition; venue security makes the final call at the gate. |
| Backpack | Not permitted | The venue's stated bag prohibition applies to this choice. |
| Diaper bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: limited exceptions, no detail given. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Medical bag | Check the condition | Listed exception. Conditions from the venue's page: limited exceptions, no detail given. Confirm the exception and screening requirements with the venue. |
| Camera bag | Check with the venue | The venue's page does not name this bag type. General bag guidance (not approval for this type): 10 x 6 x 2 in. Check with the venue before you travel. |
Exceptions and accessibility
The page says limited exceptions for medical bags or diaper bags will be allowed and gives no more detail on size or screening.
Entry, gates and re-entry
Blackhawks home games require mobile ticket entry, so printed tickets and screenshots are not accepted. The arena is cashless, and mobile ordering is available.
Other things to know
The arena is cashless. Mobile ordering is available.
What the venue's page does not say
- Whether a clear bag is required.
- Whether the rule differs for concerts and other events.
- Bag check or storage.
- Re-entry.
We do not guess. Where the page is silent, we say so and suggest checking with the venue.
From the venue's page
The page states: “Guests may enter the arena with a small purse or personal bag” (source)
Spot something out of date?
Policies change. If this page differs from what you were told at the door or from the venue's page, tell us with a link and the date. We re-check and fix the page, and the fix goes in the change log below.
Where other sources differ
Other sources differ: some say diaper and ADA bags are exempt. The page we used only mentions limited exceptions for medical and diaper bags and gives no detail.
Pages we checked
Change log
- : first verified against the venue's page.
- : updated source facts and source-bound bag-type answers.
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Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by United Center or its teams. Rules can change for specific events; always check the venue's page before you go. Venue security makes the final call at the gate. Venue, team and sponsor names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the venue.