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Chase Center Bag Policy Warriors

You’ve snagged tickets to see Steph Curry rain threes at the Chase Center. You’ve practiced your best “night-night” celebration in the mirror. But then, a cold dread hits you: the bag policy. Don’t panic—I’m here to be your bag-policy sherpa, minus the oxygen tank.

The Tiny Bag Hall of Fame

Let’s get one thing straight: the Chase Center is obsessed with small bags. Any bag you bring must be smaller than 14 inches long, 6 inches high, and a mere 14 by 6 by 14 inches total—basically, the size of a large slice of pizza or a very flat cat. If you show up with a backpack big enough for a weekend in Tahoe, you will be laughed out of the security line.

Think of it as a purse, a clutch, or a tote bag you bought from a doll’s clothing store. I once saw a man try to sneak in a gym bag. Security guards swarmed him faster than a loose ball under the basket. Spoiler alert: he did not get in.

The Clear Bag Conspiracy (It’s Actually a Rule)

Here’s where it gets fun: you can also bring a clear plastic or vinyl bag that is “no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. Yes, your snacks and phone will be on display like a fish in a bowl. It feels silly, but it’s to speed up security—and to ensure you aren’t smuggling in a curry-spiced raccoon.

Fun fact: dairy-free milk cartons are allowed for medical reasons, but regular milk? Absolutely not. The arena has opinions on your calcium intake, apparently. And no, you can’t bring your reusable “Warriors Win” tote from 2015—that’s considered a “non-clear bag” and will be rejected like a bad alley-oop pass.

The Diaper Bag Loophole (No, Really)

Got a baby? The Chase Center loves your baby. Diaper bags are allowed, but they’ll get a thorough inspection. One dad told me his toddler’s diaper was unfolded like a delicate origami swan by security. That’s commitment. If you bring a stroller, it must be checked at Guest Services—which is basically a valet parking lot for tiny humans on wheels.

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Surprising fact: you are allowed to bring an empty reusable water bottle. But fill it at a water fountain, or security will imagine it’s full of liquid courage. You’re not a water bottle, you’re a science experiment waiting to happen, the security guard’s eyes will say.

What About My Giant Foam Finger?

Ah, the classic foam finger. Chase Center policy says no weapons, bats, or poles—but a foam finger is fine! Unless it’s really aggressive-looking. Also, no selfie sticks, because the Warriors don’t want you poking Kevin Durant’s ghost. And leave your laser pointers at home—they are banned, and they make players furious. Plus, you’ll look like a confused cat toy.

The Golden Rule: Check the Website, Then Check Again

Here’s the secret they don’t tell you: the Chase Center bag policy changes more often than Draymond Green’s tech foul count. Always check the official “A-Z Guide” before you go. Once, a friend brought a fanny pack that was 14.1 inches long—they measured it with a tape measure. That’s right, a tape measure. The horror.

So, pack smart. Bring a tiny bag, a clear psyche-out bag, or just your phone and a credit card. If you mess up, you’ll have to pay $10 to use a sketchy locker outside the arena. Don’t be that person. Be the hero who glides through security, high-fives a Golden State warrior statue, and yells “Splash!” before Curry even hits a three. Now go—and may your bag be ever in your favor.