What bag can you bring into Bridgestone Arena?

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

Bridgestone Arena strongly discourages guests from bringing bags and urges fans to arrive early and travel light. Backpacks of any size are prohibited. Bags larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are prohibited. Bags measuring between 6x4x1.5 inches and 12x12x6 inches, including clear bags, are subject to x-ray screening and visual inspection. Bags smaller than 6x4x1.5 inches may use express screening lanes for visual inspection. Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but subject to x-ray screening.

What items are banned at Bridgestone Arena?

Animals, with the exception of service animals. Backpacks. Bottles or cans. Coolers. Camp or folding chairs. Drones and other types of UAV. Fireworks. Food and drink purchased outside, including alcohol. Frisbees and beach balls. Gifts for artists, athletes or event participants. GoPros or other camcorders. Grills of any size. Heaters of any kind, including propane and electric. Hoverboards, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or shoes, wagons. Illegal drugs. Inflatables, including balloons and beach balls. Laptops or tablets, unless carried by credentialed media. Laser pointers. Luggage. Poles or sticks of any kind, such as flagpoles, broomsticks or selfie sticks. Tents, tarps, sleeping bags. Two-way radios. Noise making devices, including air horns, sirens, whistles, cowbells and megaphones. Weapons, firearms, knives, stun guns, pepper spray and mace.

Can you bring food or water into Bridgestone Arena?

Food and drink purchased outside the arena, including alcohol, is prohibited. Empty, clear plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are permitted inside Bridgestone Arena.

Can you leave and come back in?

The Arena has a no re-entry policy. Guests who need to exit and re-enter due to service animal needs or personal emergencies must first contact event staff at the main entrance to have their ticket scanned out.

Can you smoke at Bridgestone Arena?

Bridgestone Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, is not allowed on Arena property.

Is Bridgestone Arena cashless?

Bridgestone Arena is a cashless venue. Mobile payment and most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, are accepted.