What bag can you bring into Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Bags are not encouraged, but Colonial Life Arena permits a clear bag up to 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (logo no larger than 4.5 by 3.4 inches), a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Medically necessary bags and diaper bags are allowed after inspection and tagging. All bags are subject to security screening and search.

What items are banned at Colonial Life Arena?

Bags that are not clear or exceed size restrictions. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vape pens. Umbrellas exceeding 23 inches in length. Standard and collapsible strollers (except those modified for accessibility needs). Laser pointers. Bull horns and noisemakers. Confetti. Pom poms. Fireworks, firearms or weapons of any kind, including mace. Framed backpacks. Glass bottles, aluminum cans or empty bottles of any kind. Banner size posters. Ice chests (coolers) or thermos containers. Distribution of leaflets and brochures. Aerosol cans. Skateboards or roller blades. Stools, folding chairs, stadium seatbacks or seats with armrests. Water bottles or mugs. Animals (unless certified for the disabled). Beach balls and other inflatable items. Balloons, including helium. Professional cameras, extended lenses or professional photography equipment. Tripods, including unipods and monopods. Selfie sticks. Laptops. Tablets, except for Gamecock athletic events. Video cameras, unless otherwise specified by the event. Face masks or ski masks, except ear loop face masks for health safety. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Colonial Life Arena?

No outside food or beverages are allowed inside Colonial Life Arena. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Colonial Life Arena has a no re-entry policy. Tickets can only be scanned for one use, and guests who exit during an event cannot return unless they purchase a new ticket. (source)

Can you smoke at Colonial Life Arena?

Colonial Life Arena is a non-smoking and non-vaping facility. The Columbia campus is a completely tobacco-free campus, and all forms of tobacco use are prohibited on all University of South Carolina leased, owned and controlled property. (source)

Is Colonial Life Arena cashless?

Colonial Life Arena is a fully cashless facility. (source)