Barclays Center bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water
Any bags larger than 10 in x 6 in x 2 in are not permitted inside Barclays Center. Guests are encouraged to travel light and leave bags at home; guests without bags can use Express Lanes for faster entry. Special consideration is made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants, and media are exempt. All permitted bags are subject to thorough screening and x-ray screening where available. Barclays Center does not offer a bag check service.
What items are banned at Barclays Center?
Weapons of any kind, including mace, pepper spray, knives, sharp objects, bats, clubs and tasers. Bags larger than 10 in x 6 in x 2 in or that are hard-sided. Cans, bottles, boxed liquids, and metal, glass or other insulated containers. Professional camera equipment, including detachable lenses, lenses greater than 3 inches, external flash, monopods, bipods and tripods. Audio/video recording devices. Laser pointers or flashlights. Illegal drugs or substances. Alcohol brought from outside. Fireworks, missile-like objects, Frisbees and other projectiles. Signs, flags and banners larger than 11 in x 17 in, or any attached to poles. Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables. Fire starters and lighters. Pets other than service animals. Selfie sticks and poles. Coolers of any size, including soft-sided coolers. Pointed tip or large umbrellas. Outside food or beverages. Noisemakers, air horns, bells, bull horns and whistles. Drones. Skateboards and rollerblades.
Can you bring food or water into Barclays Center?
Outside food or beverages are not permitted, with exceptions made for guests with medical requirements or special needs who contact Guest Services in advance.
Can you leave and come back in?
Barclays Center has a no re-entry policy.
Can you smoke at Barclays Center?
Barclays Center is a vape and smoke-free environment.
Is Barclays Center cashless?
Barclays Center is a cashless venue. Guests who need to convert cash can use Cash-to-Card kiosks located in the arena to get a prepaid debit card, free of charge.
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