SAP Center bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Bags 5 in x 9 in x 2 in or smaller are recommended to expedite entry. Larger bags up to 20 in x 14 in x 11 in are accepted but subject to X-ray inspection, including medical and infant bags, which results in longer wait times. Bags larger than 20 in x 14 in x 11 in are not permitted, and bags must be able to fit under the seat. SAP Center does not offer bag check or onsite storage lockers.

What items are banned at SAP Center?

Cans and glass bottles. Thermos-type containers and hard-sided coolers. Weapons, including firearms, explosives, handcuffs, batons, stun guns, knives, tear gas and pepper spray. Masks and props that could be used as a weapon. Ammunition. Balloons. Laser pens. Noisemakers such as air horns. Selfie sticks and action cameras. Flowers and gifts intended for a performing artist. Signs, flags or banners larger than 20 in x 30 in, attached to a pole or stick, or that are vulgar, offensive or commercial. Dry-erase boards and markers, blank signs, signs with battery-powered lights, or items made of wood, metal or other harmful material.

Can you bring food or water into SAP Center?

For Sharks hockey games and family shows such as Disney On Ice, guests may bring in reasonable amounts of outside food and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption. For all other events, including concerts, WWE, NCAA events and MMA events, no outside food or beverage, including bottled water, is permitted. One sealed bottle of water, along with perfume and hand sanitizer in small plastic containers, are permitted as liquid items. Empty reusable water bottles may be brought in and filled at the water bottle filling station at Section 117 on the main concourse.

Can you leave and come back in?

SAP Center has a general no re-entry policy during all events. Guests with an emergency should visit the North or South Information Desk for assistance.

Can you smoke at SAP Center?

SAP Center is a non-smoking facility.

Is SAP Center cashless?

SAP Center is a near-cashless facility that primarily uses credit cards as the form of payment. Guests with cash may use Reverse ATMs near the North and South Entrances to convert cash into a prepaid card. The Ticket Office still accepts cash. There are no standard ATMs inside the building, except the Reverse ATMs, though one ATM is located outside next to the Ticket Office.

Related: SAP Center guide and schedule · SAP Center food and drink · SAP Center parking and transit.