Madison Square Garden bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Bags do not have to be clear, but they must fit comfortably under the seat. Oversized bags larger than 22 in x 14 in x 9 in are prohibited. Madison Square Garden does not provide an area to check bags, coats, or other personal belongings. All bags, regardless of size, are required to be screened with x-ray technology.

What items are banned at Madison Square Garden?

Weapons, including firearms, tasers, stun guns, and knives of all sizes. Mace, pepper spray. Laser pointers or other devices capable of projection. Fireworks. Aerosol cans. Signs, banners, flags. Noisemaking devices, including cowbells, alarm devices, and airhorns. Balls, frisbees. Drones. Hoverboards and skateboards. Illegal substances. Outside food and beverages, including alcohol. Large bags larger than 22 in x 14 in x 9 in. Offensive clothing, including garments or signs with explicit or inciting language, profanity, or derogatory characterization. Professional and/or commercial cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses. Tripods, including selfie sticks, poles, and monopods. Audio/visual recording devices, including GoPro, Google Glass, and Spectacles.

Can you bring food or water into Madison Square Garden?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside Madison Square Garden. Accessible water fountains are located throughout the venue near sections 101, 103, 111, 114, 117, 208, 217, and 221.

Can you leave and come back in?

All exits are final. Guests are not permitted to leave and then re-enter the building.

Can you smoke at Madison Square Garden?

In compliance with New York City regulations, there is no smoking, including electronic cigarettes, permitted anywhere in Madison Square Garden. This policy is strictly enforced.

Is Madison Square Garden cashless?

Madison Square Garden accepts credit/debit cards and mobile payment, including Google Pay and Apple Pay. Reverse ATMs, which convert cash into a debit card, are located throughout the venue for guests who want to pay with cash.

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