Golden 1 Center
Sacramento, CA · Arena
Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento keeps a strict bag limit. Any bag, purse, or clutch is fine as long as it is no bigger than 8 by 6 by 1 inches, and it does not have to be clear. You can also carry a small clutch or wallet up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks and anything larger are turned away.
Medical, ADA, and parental bags are allowed with extra screening. One fun local rule, cowbells are welcome, but only at Sacramento Kings games and not for concerts. There is no bag check on site, so plan around the small limit before you arrive.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Golden 1 Center?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
- Bag, purse, or clutch no larger than 8" x 6" x 1", clear or not
- Small clutch or wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5"
- Medical, ADA, and parental bags, with additional screening
Not allowed inside
- Bags larger than 8" x 6" x 1"
- Backpacks
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, and tripods
- Outside food and beverage, except for medical needs or baby formula
- Noisemakers other than cowbells at Kings games
Medical, ADA, and parental bags are allowed with additional screening. Cowbells are the only noisemaker permitted, and only at Sacramento Kings games.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Golden 1 Center? 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
Golden 1 Center has no bag check. Anything larger than the 8 by 6 by 1 inch limit has to return to your vehicle, so travel light to a Kings game or a show.
Common questions
What is the Golden 1 Center bag policy?
Bags must be no larger than 8 by 6 by 1 inches, clear or not, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks are not allowed.
Does Golden 1 Center require clear bags?
No, but the size limit is strict. An 8 by 6 by 1 inch bag is allowed whether it is clear or not.
Can I bring a cowbell to Golden 1 Center?
Yes, for Sacramento Kings games. Cowbells are the only noisemaker permitted, and only at Kings games.
Is there bag storage at Golden 1 Center?
No. There is no bag check, so anything over 8 by 6 by 1 inches has to stay in your car.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes before Kings tip-off and 60 to 90 minutes before concerts.
Parking
Downtown Commons garages and downtown Sacramento lots surround the arena. Booking ahead through a parking app is the easy option.
Public transit
SacRT light rail stops at the St. Rose of Lima Park and Cathedral Square stations near the arena, a short walk in downtown Sacramento.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use a designated zone near the arena. Follow staff signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Golden 1 Center official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.