Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg, MB · Arena
Canada Life Centre in downtown Winnipeg keeps a strict bag limit. The only bag you can bring is a small clutch or wallet-style bag smaller than 12 by 6 by 3 inches, clear or not. Backpacks, suitcases, and beach bags are all turned away, and the arena uses contactless screening at the doors.
Medical and childcare or diaper bags are the exception, but they have to enter at Gate 1, Gate 3, or Gate 6 for mandatory x-ray screening. There is no bag check, so anything larger than the small limit has to stay in the car or at your hotel. The Whiteout crowds are part of the show, so travel light.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Canada Life Centre?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Clutch or wallet-style bag smaller than 12" x 6" x 3", clear or not
- Phones, wallets, and keys carried in your pockets
- Medical and diaper bags, x-rayed at gates 1, 3, or 6
Not allowed inside
- Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 3"
- Backpacks, suitcases, and beach bags
- Flag poles, hockey sticks, and umbrellas
- Outside food and beverages
- Weapons and noisemakers
Medical and childcare or diaper bags are allowed, but you must enter at Gate 1 (Portage and Donald), Gate 3 (Graham and Hargrave), or Gate 6 (Cityplace Skywalk) for mandatory x-ray screening.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Canada Life Centre? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Canada Life Centre has no on-site bag check, so a bag larger than 12 by 6 by 3 inches, other than a medical or diaper bag, has to stay in your vehicle or hotel.
Common questions
What is the Canada Life Centre bag policy?
Only a small clutch or wallet-style bag smaller than 12 by 6 by 3 inches, clear or not. Backpacks and larger bags are not allowed.
Can I bring a backpack to Canada Life Centre?
No. Backpacks, suitcases, and beach bags are all prohibited.
Where do I enter with a medical or diaper bag at Canada Life Centre?
At Gate 1, Gate 3, or Gate 6 for mandatory x-ray screening.
What is the bag policy for Winnipeg Jets games?
The same small-bag rule applies to Jets games and concerts, with contactless screening at entry.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes before Jets puck drop and 60 to 90 minutes before concerts.
Parking
Downtown Winnipeg parkades on Portage Avenue surround the arena, with the Cityplace and Portage Place lots closest. Booking ahead is the easy option.
Public transit
Winnipeg Transit buses serve downtown near the arena, and the Cityplace Skywalk connects to the building.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use a designated zone near the arena. Follow staff signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Canada Life Centre official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.