Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle, WA · Arena
Climate Pledge Arena lets in one clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches or a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not need to be clear. Anything bigger than a clutch has to be clear and goes through x-ray. It is the Seattle Center arena home to the Kraken and the Storm, a short monorail ride from downtown. Here is exactly what gets in at Climate Pledge Arena and what stays behind.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Climate Pledge Arena?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- One clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches
- A small clutch, purse, or wallet up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not need to be clear
- Diaper and medical bags, after x-ray screening
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks that are not clear or are over the size limit
- Non-clear bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches
- Professional cameras, laptops, and noisemakers
Diaper and medical bags are allowed but go through x-ray screening at the designated bag lines. Anything larger than a small clutch has to be a clear bag.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Climate Pledge Arena? 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
Climate Pledge Arena does not offer an on-site bag check, so a bag that does not meet the policy has to go back to your vehicle. The monorail and transit make it easy to travel light from downtown.
Common questions
Does Climate Pledge Arena require a clear bag?
For anything larger than a small clutch, yes. You can bring one clear bag up to 14 by 14 by 6 inches, or a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not need to be clear.
Are backpacks allowed at Climate Pledge Arena?
Only if the backpack is clear and within the 14 by 14 by 6 inch limit. A regular, non-clear backpack will not get in.
Can I bring a small non-clear bag?
Yes, as long as it is a clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Anything bigger has to be a clear bag.
Is there a bag check at Climate Pledge Arena?
No. There is no on-site bag check, so a bag that does not meet the policy has to return to your car.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open about an hour to 90 minutes before showtime, with screening and an x-ray bag line at entry.
Parking
Three Seattle Center garages plus neighborhood lots ring the arena, running about 35 to 70 dollars depending on the event.
Public transit
Climate Pledge Arena is at Seattle Center, a short monorail ride from downtown, so the monorail or a bus skips the garage hunt.
Rideshare
Rideshare drop-off runs the streets around Seattle Center. Expect a wait and a slow exit right after the show.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Climate Pledge Arena official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.