Bag Policy At Cfg Bank Arena

So you’re headed to CFG Bank Arena for a concert, a basketball game, or maybe a night of screaming at a monster truck rally. You’ve got your ticket, your excitement, and—oh no—your bag. Let me save you from a very public and very humiliating trip back to your car.

The Purse That Broke the Camel’s Back (Literally)

First, let’s talk about the clear bag policy. It’s not new, but it still catches people off guard like a surprise pop quiz. If your bag isn’t clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC, you’re basically trying to smuggle a squirrel into church—it’s not happening.

The allowed size is 12” x 6” x 12”. That’s roughly the dimensions of a small loaf of bread. Or, as I like to think, the perfect volume for three sad granola bars and your crushed dreams of carrying a full makeup kit.

And yes, diaper bags have their own special dispensation—but only if you actually have a baby with you. Don’t be the person using a diaper bag to carry your vape pen and a six-pack. The security staff has seen it before, and they will judge you silently.

Your Fanny Pack: Friend or Frenemy?

Fanny packs are welcome, but only if they’re small—like, “I’m just carrying a single breath mint and my dignity” small. Anything bigger than 4.5” x 6.5” gets a hard no. That’s smaller than a paperback book. So leave your library at home.

Fun fact: CFG Bank Arena actually encourages you to wear a fanny pack as a belt. So yes, you can rock that 1980s Dad-on-vacation look unironically. Congratulations, you’ve peaked.

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The “No-No” List: Your Bag’s Worst Nightmare

Let’s get brutal. No backpacks. Not even the cute mini ones. If it has two straps, it’s going straight to bag jail. I once saw a woman try to argue that her “crossbody” was technically a “shoulder satchel”—the security guard just pointed to the sign and gave her the look of death.

No laptop bags. Yes, even if you’re “just here for a meeting.” You’re not fooling anyone. That laptop is a 9-pound brick that could be thrown during a tiebreaker—not happening.

And here’s the kicker: no cinch bags. Those drawstring ones from the 5K you ran in 2017? Nope. They’re considered a “security risk” because you can apparently hide a small child in them. (I haven’t tested this, but please don’t.)

What You CAN Bring (Besides Your Attitude)

You are allowed a clear plastic bag that’s one gallon or less. Think Ziploc. If you can freeze your leftovers in it, you can bring your lip gloss and phone charger in it. Pro tip: Write your name on it in Sharpie, because twenty identical clear bags will be in the same coat check line.

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Also, small clutch purses are allowed—but only if they’re tiny. We’re talking “six inches by four inches” tiny. That’s the size of a wallet that’s given up on life. It can hold a credit card, a lip balm, and a single Altoid. Yes, that's it.

Surprising Fact: The Arena Has a “Bag Amnesty” Program

Here’s something wild: If you show up with a banned bag, you don’t have to throw it in the trash. The arena offers complimentary bag check for a small fee (around $10–$15). So you can pay the same amount as a parking spot just to leave your purse with a stranger named Steve. But hey, it’s better than crying into your nachos.

Another shocker: Medical and parenting bags get a pass—but you have to go through a special screening line. It’s like the VIP entrance, but instead of champagne, you get a pat-down and a prayer.

The Real Villain: “Stadium Camera” Bags

You know those cute little camera bags that everyone bought on Etsy in 2022? The arena sees them as backpacks in disguise. Yes, even that one that looks like a tiny suitcase for a mouse. If it has a shoulder strap and a flap, security will treat it like a spy device. Leave it home.

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Also, no hard-sided coolers. Because apparently, the fear isn’t that you’ll bring a sandwich—it’s that you’ll build a fortress out of insulated plastic. I saw a guy once try to bring in a Yeti cooler the size of a toddler. The guard just laughed. Actually laughed.

The Golden Rule: If in Doubt, Go Clear or Go Home

Here’s my advice: Invest in a clear bag. They cost like $5 on Amazon and make you look like you’re on your way to a post-apocalyptic grocery run. But hey, you’ll sail through security while everyone else argues with Steve about the definition of “small clutch.”

And for the love of all things holy, empty your pockets before you hit the line. Phones, keys, and a single mint leaf will set off the metal detector. Have your ID and ticket ready. Nothing slows down a line faster than someone digging through their purse for a paper ticket they dropped under the seat. Don’t be that person.

So go ahead—rock that clear plastic bag like it’s a designer purse. You’ll be inside, screaming your lungs out to a chart-topper, while the guy with the giant leather backpack is still outside arguing about freedom. See you at the show. Just keep it small.