Tech CU Arena bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

Security screening is in place at Tech CU Arena and all bags must be 5 in x 9 in x 2 in or smaller. Bags larger than this, including those from Sharks Ice, must be returned to a guest's vehicle unless they are parenting bags or medical in nature, which are permitted after additional security screening. All bags are subject to search prior to entry.

What items are banned at Tech CU Arena?

GoPro cameras. Selfie sticks. Tripods and monopods. Laser pens or pointers. Cans, glass bottles, thermos-type containers, hard-sided coolers. Weapons, including masks and props that could be used as a weapon, ammunition. Balloons. Noisemakers such as air horns (small cowbells are permitted during Barracuda games). Flowers and gifts for a performing artist. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Tech CU Arena?

For San Jose Barracuda hockey games, guests may bring in reasonable amounts of outside food and non-alcoholic beverages for personal consumption, plus sealed bottled water or empty reusable water bottles that can be filled at the water bottle filling station at Section 117. Large amounts of food meant to share with a group are not permitted. Outside food and beverages are not permitted for concerts, with exceptions only for medical reasons. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

Tech CU Arena has a general no re-entry policy during all events. Guests with an emergency should visit the East or West Entrance for assistance. (source)

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