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Bag policy
Bags may be no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches. Backpacks, large purses, camera bags, drawstring bags, totes and suitcases are prohibited. Medical bags and parenting bags smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are exceptions; they go through metal detection and are searched.
Entrances
GIANT Center is a 10,500-seat arena at 550 W Hersheypark Dr in Hershey, PA, and home of the AHL Hershey Bears. All guests pass through magnetometers, so the venue suggests arriving at least 45 minutes early with only essentials. There is no re-entry on the same ticket. The arena is cashless, and Cash-to-Card kiosks are in the box office lobby and on the concourse.
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Bags may be no larger than 5 x 8 x 1 inches. Backpacks, large purses, camera bags, drawstring bags, totes and suitcases are prohibited. Medical bags and parenting bags smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are exceptions; they go through metal detection and are searched.
Verified Oct 8, 2026GIANT Center — FAQs
Accessible parking is in the Preferred lot and general areas. Wheelchair and companion seats are sold through the box office (717-534-3300, TTY 717-534-8955). An elevator behind section 124 reaches all floors. Guest Services, behind the box office, lends FM loop receivers. Interpreters or captioning need three weeks' notice to the ADA Coordinator.
Verified Oct 8, 2026GIANT Center — Accessibility
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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Washington
The venue does not publish transit directions. rabbittransit's Capital Area Transit Route 322 runs on weekdays between downtown Harrisburg and Hershey, stopping at the Hersheypark Service Center. Service ends in the early evening, so check the schedule against event times.
Verified Oct 8, 2026rabbittransit — Route 322
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Stands sell hot dogs, burgers, Chickie's wings and Crabfries, fresh-cut fries, cheesesteaks, pizza, Dippin' Dots and Hershey sweets, plus beer. Healthier choices include soups, salads and wraps, and some gluten-free items are offered. All stands are accessible and cashless. A premium lounge is open to Club ticket holders only.
Verified Oct 8, 2026GIANT Center — Food & Beverage
All public restrooms are accessible. A family restroom is on the main concourse at section 125.
Verified Oct 8, 2026GIANT Center — Accessibility
Hershey Sports, the official Hershey Bears store, is on the main concourse at the front entrance, and four other stands open during Bears games. The venue currently notes that Hershey Sports is temporarily closed.
Verified Oct 8, 2026GIANT Center — Venue Info
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