Kaseya Center Bag Policy

Last updated on December 21st, 2023 at 07:28 am

Kaseya Center (before it was American Airlines Arena and FTX Arena) is home to the Miami Heat NBA team. The bag policy at the basketball arena is a “no bag policy”, which means they encourage fans not to bring a bag into the venue. However, the staff at the gate can make exceptions at the gate. The exception is that small bags and purses that don’t exceed 10″ x 6″ can enter the venue. 

 

Here is the complete Kaseya Center bag policy guide for your next basketball game or concert! 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

Kaseya Center has a no bag policy in place as of 2023. However, there are minor exceptions to this rule that fans should know.

 

• Small purses and bags that don’t exceed 10″ x 6″
• Small bags (single-compartment fanny packs)
• Medical bags
• Diaper bags
• Any ADA-Specific bag

 

My Clear Bag Recommendation + Experience

I’ve been to Kaseya Center for an NBA game, and I have friends who live in the area who go regularly. When I went to the venue, I was able to bring in a clear single compartment bag without any problem. However, as of 2023, Kaseya Center now has a “no bag policy” which means what I brought into the venue is no longer allowed.

 

Below is a video of me explaining why I bring in a clear fanny pack into stadiums these days. However, I don’t think this would be allowed inside the Miami Heat arena anymore.

 

 

Consider purchasing a single-compartment clear bag that fits the size requirement for Kaseya Center.

 

How Does Kaseya Center Staff Review Your Bag?

Fans attending a Miami Heat game will go through a metal detector before scanning their ticket at the gate entrance. While the Miami Heat encourages fans not to bring a bag into the venue, you will go through an independent security inspection if you have one. The separate security inspection will review your bag, ensure it fits the size limit guidelines, and contains no items that can’t enter the stadium. Assuming there are no issues with your bag or items, you will be given your bag back to then scan your ticket and head to your seat for the match.

 

What Items Can’t You Bring into Kaseya Center?

There are prohibited items that fans can’t bring into a Miami Heat game. Some things you can’t bring into the venue are listed below. If you are looking for the complete FAQ section of the Miami Heat, you can visit this link to see all the prohibited items and more.

 

• Banners
• Basically any bag that exceeds 10″ x 6″ / a bag that is not a small purse or bag
• Laser pointers
• Computers
• Drones
• Outside food and beverages (As a note, there are exceptions to this rule. If you need to bring in baby formula or something for medical reasons, the staff can review those items at the gate to let you enter)

 

What Should You Do If Your Bag Is Too Big to Enter Kaseya Center?

If your bag can’t go into Kaseya Center, don’t worry, there are lockers to rent to put your belongings in. The Miami Heat partnered with a company called Binbox Lockers at the South Plaza and P2 garage with lockers to rent. You can download the app ahead of time to secure a locker or ask the staff working at this locker area how to purchase locker storage for your belongings.

 

If you drove to the game and couldn’t bring your bag into the arena, you could always leave them in your car before returning to scan your ticket. Leaving your bag (or belongings) in your vehicle is the best option since lockers can sell out directly at the stadium for bags.

 

Also, another bag storage option to consider is a nearby hotel. There are numerous hotels in walking distance of the venue that can watch your bag for a small fee.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Check out the complete Kaseya Center Parking guide for the full breakdown.

 

Check out the Kaseya Center Food Guide to see what you can get on game day.