Do not bring a laptop bag. Just don’t. You’re not going to write a screenplay during the third period. Leave the laptop at home unless you want to spend the game paying $15 to store it in a locker. That’s like paying rent for your computer.
Prudential Center Bag Policy: Devils Game & Concerts - SeatGraph
Backpacks? Only if they’re small and can pass the “throw pillow” test. And please, no coolers. I saw a guy try to bring in a soft-sided cooler once. He argued it was “for medical supplies.” The guard said, “Sir, your medical supplies are clearly a six-pack of Coke.” True story. The coke did not make it in.
Weapons? Obviously. But also, just leave the selfie sticks at home. Nobody needs a 3-foot selfie stick at a hockey game. The players don’t need that kind of pressure. And no large umbrellas. If it rains, you’re stuck with a tiny collapsible umbrella that looks like a sad, wet bird. That’s the price of admission.
When You Forget (And You Will)
Okay, you’ve forgotten. You showed up with your giant tote bag from the farmers’ market. It has a fresh loaf of bread in it. (You were going to eat it on the train. We know.) What now? Don’t panic. The Prudential Center offers lockers outside, but they’re like a pay-to-play mini-game. It costs $10-$15 to store your bag. That’s the same price as two arena hot dogs. Choose wisely.
Prudential Center Bag Policy (2026): Bag Size & Clear Bag Rules
Alternatively, you can try the “car dash.” Run back to your car, stuff your bag in the trunk, and sprint back. You will arrive sweaty and out of breath, but you will have won the battle against the bag policy. You’ll feel like an Olympic athlete. Gold medal in inconvenience.
Or, you can just go home. But then you miss the game. And that’s the real loss. So, next time you’re heading to Newark for a show or a game, think small. Think clear. Think of your bag as a humble passenger, not a talking parrot on your shoulder. Be smart, be simple, and you’ll be inside grabbing nachos before you can say, “Wait, is this a clutch or a purse?”
Remember: the bag policy isn’t the enemy. It’s just the bouncer for your stuff. Play nice, and the Rock will rock your world.
