What bag can you bring into State Farm Center?

State Farm Center bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Fans may carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12", or one clear drawstring bag not exceeding 12" x 12", or one one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock bag. A small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 7" may also be carried in addition to one clear bag. Diaper bags (with child) and bags approved for medical needs are permitted after search. All other bags, backpacks, totes and coolers are strictly prohibited.

What items are banned at State Farm Center?

Backpacks regardless of size. Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12", clear or non-clear. Alcoholic beverages brought from outside. Banners and signs. Large lens cameras with a stand or tripod, video cameras. Fireworks. Laser pointers. Noisemakers (whistles or horns). Strollers. Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives. Animals except service animals. Pepper spray, aerosol or other spray cans. Balloons. Bicycles, skateboards or scooters. Boxes, gift bags or wrapped packages. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Re-entry into State Farm Center during a game is not allowed with a torn or scanned ticket. A full ticket is required for entrance. (source)

Can you smoke at State Farm Center?

Smoking is prohibited on all campus property at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both indoors and outdoors, including State Farm Center and the parking lots surrounding it. (source)

Is State Farm Center cashless?

Concessions at State Farm Center are cashless; guests need a credit or debit card or an NFC-enabled device to pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. The Illinois Ticket Office is also cashless, accepting Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express only. (source)