Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 08:24 am
Golden 1 Center is home to the Sacramento Kings NBA team at 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814. The bag policy for the Sacramento Kings is that bags that exceed 8”x6”x1″ can’t enter the facility. Medical and similar bags can enter the facility, but a traditional backpack can’t.
Here is the complete Golden 1 Center bag policy guide for your next basketball, hockey, or lacrosse game! I also share my bag recommendation on what to bring to the game. Finally, there is an affiliate link to Amazon on this page.
Approved Bags
There is a trend that more sports venues are adopting a clear bag policy in the future, so consider getting one now. Some other bag types that can enter the Sacramento basketball arena are below.
- Medical bags
- Diaper bags
- A clear fanny pack no larger than 8 ” x 6″ x 1″
- Small clear single-compartment bags that don’t exceed 8”x 6”x 1″ (For example, a small clear fanny pack would fit this size requirement)
- Small purses
- Any ADA compliant bag
My Clear Bag Recommendation + Experience
While I have never had an issue getting my clear fanny pack 11″ x 6.5″ x 5.9″ into arenas, I imagine I won’t be able to at Golden 1 Center. They only allow clear fanny packs that don’t exceed 8″ x 6″, so I would have to get a slightly smaller clear fanny pack for the game. From my experience, most venues don’t measure your bag, but Golden 1 Center probably does have some type of stricter guideline when it comes to this, so get a clear fanny pack that is 8″ in size.
How Does the Golden 1 Center Staff Review Your Bag?
Fans coming to the Sacramento venue for an NBA game or concert will go through a metal detector before scanning their ticket for entry. Fans with a bag will queue up in a different line since that security check takes longer for fans without a bag. During bag check at the entrance, the security team reviews the inside and outside of the bag, its size, and if the items inside can enter the arena.
What Items Can’t You Bring into Golden 1 Center?
Golden 1 Center updates its prohibited items list throughout the season, so it is best to check out this official guide before your next event. Here are some items on the banned list that fans can’t bring into the venue for their next Sacramento Kings match.
- Laser pointers
- Weapons of any kind
- Outside food and beverages (Exceptions can occur for things like baby formula or something equivalent to that)
- Alcohol
- Coolers
- Any bags that exceed the bag size of the venue
- Backpacks / laptop bags
What Happens If Your Bag Is Too Big to Enter Golden 1 Center?
If your bag can’t enter Golden 1 Center for any event, don’t worry, there are rental lockers that you can get that are outside the stadium. Luxer One uses Drop Locker, which has locker storage units where fans can put their bags and belongings if they can’t enter the facility. It is best to arrive early at the venue if you fill your bag is too big to get one of these locker storage units, as these spaces can sell out since a limited number of them are on site.
If you can’t get a locker directly at Golden 1 Center to store your things, you can always bring them back to your car and leave them there.
Finally, if you took public transportation to the game, don’t have a car to leave your stuff in, and if every locker is sold out at the venue, consider seeing if a nearby hotel can watch your belongings. Most hotels charge a small fee to protect your stuff while you are at the game.
Additional Helpful Links
Check out the Golden 1 Center Parking guide for complete details.
Here is the complete Golden 1 Center food guide.
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.