Last updated on October 19th, 2023 at 09:13 pm
Wells Fargo Center is home to the NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL Philadelphia Flyers teams at 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The venue has a strict bag policy that only allows fans to bring in small clutch bags that don’t exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. The only exception to the bag rule is if you need to bring in a medical or diaper bag into the venue, which in that case, can’t exceed 14″ x 14″ x 6″. Otherwise, all traditional bags like backpacks and laptop bags can’t come into the arena with fans.
Here is the complete Wells Fargo Center bag policy guide.
Approved Bags
Below are the types of bags that fans can bring to Wells Fargo Center for a sporting event or concert.
- Small hand clutch bags that don’t exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- A clear one-gallon plastic Ziplock bag
- Medical/ diaper bags that don’t exceed 14″ x 14″ x 6″
How Does the Wells Fargo Center Security Team Review Bags?
Fans coming to Wells Fargo Center for a sporting event or concert will go through a metal detector screening at the entrance gate before heading into the arena. Fans with a medical bag or something similar should head to the Broad Street Entrance, 11th Street Entrance, or the New Premium Entrance for a bag inspection. Traditional bags like backpacks, suitcases, laptops, and luggage bags can’t enter the arena.
What are the Prohibited Items that Fans Can’t Bring into Wells Fargo Center?
Fans heading to Wells Fargo Center for a game or concert should know that certain things can’t enter the venue. Some of those things the stadium security staff won’t allow fans to bring in are below. Visit the official security policy page of the Philly arena to get the complete list of prohibited items.
- Laser pointers
- Pepper spray
- Weapons of any kind
- Tools
- Outside alcohol
- Drones
- Animals not for ADA-purposes
- Coolers
- Outside food and drink. (As a note, there are exceptions to this rule. If you need to bring outside food into the venue for medical reasons, you can do so if you put them into a clear plastic bag.)
Is There a Bag Check or Locker Storage Area at Wells Fargo Center for Fans to Use?
There are lockers on 11th Street that fans can rent to put their bags in at Wells Fargo Center if they can’t bring them into the arena. The locker prices will vary depending on the bag size you need to check-in. Prices will range from $5-15 for each bag you must check in at this area. As a note, these lockers run on a first-come and first-served basis, so get to this locker storage area two hours before your event to get a locker.
Another option that fans can take if their bag can’t come into the arena is to leave them in their car. The bag policy at Wells Fargo Center is strict, so if your bag can’t come into the venue after reading this guide, leave it in your car. Otherwise, you must pay for a locker to store them in at the arena.
Additional Helpful Links
Visit the Wells Fargo Center parking guide for more details.
Visit the Wells Fargo Center food guide to see what you can eat at the arena.
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.