What bag can you bring into Spectrum Center?

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

Only small bags, clutches, crossbody bags and wristlets measuring no more than 5 inches by 7 inches by 1.5 inches are permitted. This limit applies to all bags, whether clear or opaque. Backpacks, purses and fanny packs larger than the permitted size, totes, shopping bags, briefcases, luggage, camera bags and cinch or drawstring bags are prohibited. Exceptions may be made for diaper bags accompanying an infant or young child, bags required for medical or disability-related needs, and breast pumps and related supplies. All permitted bags, including exception bags, are subject to visual inspection, x-ray screening and additional security screening. Spectrum Center does not provide general bag storage.

What items are banned at Spectrum Center?

Weapons, firearms, ammunition, knives, explosives, incendiary devices, chemical agents and items that may be used as weapons. Illegal drugs, controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Outside food and beverages, coolers, bottles, cans and glass containers, except approved exceptions. Bags or containers larger than the permitted size. Unauthorized professional photography, audio, video, broadcast, streaming or production equipment. Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, drones, laser pointers, whistles, air horns and other disruptive devices. Fireworks, flammable materials, hazardous substances and aerosol weapons. Noncompliant signs, banners, flags, poles and sticks. Merchandise, promotional materials, samples or flyers intended for unauthorized sale, solicitation or distribution. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Spectrum Center?

Outside food and beverages, coolers, bottles, cans and glass containers are not permitted, except approved exceptions. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Guests who leave Spectrum Center during an event may not re-enter using the same ticket unless Arena personnel approve an exception before the guest exits. Limited exceptions may be considered for medical, accessibility, emergency or other appropriate circumstances and may require additional screening. (source)

Can you smoke at Spectrum Center?

Spectrum Center is smoke-free. Smoking, vaping and the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, vape pens, smokeless smoking devices or other products that produce smoke, vapor or aerosol are prohibited throughout the arena. There are no designated smoking areas inside, and guests who leave to smoke are subject to the re-entry policy. (source)