Veterans Memorial Coliseum bag policy: bag size, banned items, food and water

For non-basketball events, including Winterhawks games, guests are permitted bags up to 14 in x 14 in x 6 in. Bags are held by the guest throughout the security screening process unless sent to secondary screening. Bag check is available on the Commons between Dr. Jack's and the Annex Box Office, though smaller bags are encouraged for faster entry. Hard-sided bags are not permitted.

What items are banned at Veterans Memorial Coliseum?

Aerosol cans. Bats and clubs. Computers, including laptops, tablets and iPads. Drones. Face masks that cover the entire face. Fireworks. Flags, and signs or banners larger than 11 in x 17 in or affixed to a pole or stick. Frisbees and beach balls. Outside food or beverage. Glass bottles or containers. Hard-sided bags and coolers. Full size hockey sticks. Hazardous materials such as fuels, torches, chemicals and aerosols. Helium balloons or inflatables. Illegal substances. Knitting needles and other sewing equipment. Laser pointers or similar devices. Mace or pepper spray. Optical illusion items such as pinwheels or umbrellas. Poles, selfie sticks and missile-like objects that can be thrown. Umbrellas. Noisemakers such as whistles, air horns and vuvuzelas. Weapons, including guns and knives of any size. Skateboards, rollerblades or scooters. Vapes and lighters. Pets other than service animals. (source)

Can you bring food or water into Veterans Memorial Coliseum?

All outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical and children's needs. Empty non-glass water bottles up to 32 oz are allowed inside, except on general admission floors. (source)

Can you leave and come back in?

There is no re-entry permitted for events at the Rose Quarter. (source)

Can you smoke at Veterans Memorial Coliseum?

The Rose Quarter is a smoke-free campus. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited on-site, including inside Veterans Memorial Coliseum; violators are escorted off the premises without a refund. (source)

Is Veterans Memorial Coliseum cashless?

Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a cash-free venue. Credit, debit, prepaid cards and Apple Pay are accepted. Reverse ATMs that convert cash to a prepaid debit card are available inside at Entry B and in the Box Office Lobby. (source)

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