Bag Policy At Xcel Energy Center

So, you’ve scored tickets to a concert or a Wild game at the Xcel Energy Center—congrats, you stylish human! But before you waltz through those doors with your favorite tote bag slung over one shoulder, let’s talk about the bag policy. Because nothing kills a pre-show buzz faster than being told your adorable crossbody has to live in a trash can for the night.

First, the golden rule: clear bags are your best friend. The Xcel Energy Center is all about security, and they’ve adopted a “see-through or go-home” vibe. You can bring a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that’s no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”—basically, the size of a loaf of bread, but with more room for your phone and lip gloss. Got a tiny clutch? That’s fine, as long as it’s no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5” (think a grown-up wallet). No backpacks, no oversized totes, no mysterious fanny packs from 1998. Oh, and for the love of all that is holy, leave the selfie stick at home—they’re banned, along with laptops and tablets. Who’s trying to work at a concert, anyway?

Here’s where the joke lands: if you show up with a regular purse, you’ll be politely redirected to the “bag check” (which is basically the penalty box for accessories). It costs $10, cash, and it’s a total drag. Pro tip: stash your cash in a clear pouch, wear a jacket with zip pockets, and embrace the minimalist life. You’ll feel like a chic ninja, plus you’ll breeze through the line while everyone else is frantically unzipping their lives.

So go ahead—grab that clear stadium-ready bag, toss in your earplugs and a travel-size deodorant, and own the night. Because at the end of the day, the only thing that should be packed in is pure, unfiltered fun. Now get out there, you clear-bag-wielding legend. The music’s waiting.