NBT Bank Arena bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

NBT Bank Arena asks all guests to arrive with enough time to go through bag check lines prior to the start of the event. All guests are subject to search. Bags larger than the size of a backpack, including backpacks and similar styles, are prohibited.

What items are banned at NBT Bank Arena?

Outside food and beverage. Audio, video and professional photography equipment. Laser pens. Unapproved pamphlets and handouts. Weapons of any kind. Illegal drugs and alcohol. Balloons. Backpacks. Video cameras, tripods, audio recording devices and DSLR cameras. (source)

Can you bring food or water into NBT Bank Arena?

Outside food and beverages, including water, are not permitted inside NBT Bank Arena. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

There is no re-entry permitted once a guest has entered NBT Bank Arena. (source)

Can you smoke at NBT Bank Arena?

In compliance with New York regulations, there is no smoking permitted anywhere inside NBT Bank Arena. (source)

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