What bag can you bring into Ball Arena?

Ball Arena bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Ball Arena enforces a strict bag policy. Only small clutches, wristlets, and fanny packs measuring 4 in x 6 in x 1.5 in or smaller are allowed. Purses and backpacks are not permitted. Medical and diaper bags no larger than 14 in x 14 in x 6 in are allowed with proper inspection at designated entrances, subject to x-ray screening upon entry. There is no on-site bag check for oversized bags; Binbox lockers near the Grand Atrium Plaza are available starting at $12 per checked bag, card or mobile payment only, no cash.

What items are banned at Ball Arena?

Bags, purses, backpacks, briefcases, and luggage larger than a small clutch, wristlet or fanny pack (4in x 6in x 1.5in). Air horns, whistles, vuvuzelas. Animals other than service dogs. Any form of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. Audio/video recording devices, monopods, bipods, tripods, selfie sticks. Battery-operated or electric chargeable apparel such as hand or neck fans, blankets, heated clothing. Cans and glass containers. Chemicals. Drones and other unmanned aerial devices. External flash camera units and interchangeable or detachable camera lenses, or cameras with lenses longer than four inches. Face paint or masks that conceal the entire face. Fireworks, smoke bombs. Flags, except Nuggets/Avalanche/Mammoth flags purchased from the Altitude Authentics team store. Hard case containers such as coolers and briefcases. Helmets, including hockey helmets. Illegal drugs or substances. Inflatable objects such as beach balls and balloons. iPads and GoPros, except these are permitted for Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth games. Laptops. Large umbrellas, golf umbrellas, or any umbrella with a pointed end. Laser pointers and pens. Outside alcohol and outside food or beverages. Police/radio scanners. Regulation size sports equipment including hockey and lacrosse sticks and helmets. Signs larger than 22in x 28in. Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, ice skates. Stadium seats with metal frames and booster seats. Water bottles, factory sealed or filled reusable bottles; empty metal or plastic water bottles 32oz or less are permitted for Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth games only. Weapons including knives, pepper spray, stun guns, firearms and ammunition.

Can you bring food or water into Ball Arena?

Outside food and beverages and sealed or filled water bottles are not permitted. Empty metal or plastic water bottles (no glass), 32oz or less, with no liquids or ice, are permitted for Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth games, but are prohibited for concerts and special events.

Can you leave and come back in?

Ball Arena has a no re-entry policy for all events. Guests who exit the venue, including to smoke, will not be permitted re-entry.

Can you smoke at Ball Arena?

Ball Arena is a non-smoking venue. Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited, with no indoor or outdoor smoking areas available during events. In accordance with city ordinance, smoking is not permitted within 30 feet of entry doors.

Is Ball Arena cashless?

Ball Arena Concessions, Suites, and Premium locations are cashless; guests may pay with debit or credit. Select locations do accept cash as payment; guests should check with a Guest Relations representative or kiosk for the current list of cash-accepting locations.