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Allen Fieldhouse Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Kansas Athletics prohibited items page (kuathletics.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Kansas Athletics facilities ban backpacks, duffel bags, diaper bags, fanny packs, purses larger than 5.5 by 8.5 inches and clear bags over 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Food, coolers, bottles, cans, umbrellas, strollers and video cameras are also prohibited, and staff cannot store any of it.
Every rule at Allen Fieldhouse
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
Any clear plastic bag greater than 12 x 6 x 12 inches is prohibited, and so are tinted plastic totes and mesh bags. Staff cannot store prohibited items. Backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs and diaper bags are on the prohibited items list. Purses larger than a clutch bag, 5.5 x 8.5 inches at most, are prohibited.
- Bag: Clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 in
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Containers, bottles and cans banned
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Containers, bottles, cans and liquid containers are on the prohibited items list. Food is on the prohibited items list. Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Cameras and electronics
Video cameras and camera cases are prohibited. The page does not mention other cameras. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Binocular cases are prohibited. The page does not mention binoculars themselves. The pages do not mention signs and flags.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
Patrons are subject to inspection of their person, bags and clothing. They may refuse, but management can refuse entry. Weapons, including concealed firearms, are prohibited in Allen Fieldhouse for men's basketball games.
Bag storage and lockers
Kansas Athletics personnel cannot store prohibited items, so leave them at home or in your vehicle.
All Kansas Athletics facilities
The page covers Kansas Athletics facilities in general and names Allen Fieldhouse for its weapons rule. The Clear Bag Policy page it links to would not load, so the clear bag size here comes only from the prohibited items page.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Bikes
- Weapons of any type, including fireworks
- Poles and sticks of any kind
- Horns, whistles and boom boxes
- Objects that obstruct another patron's view
- Anything that can be used as a missile
- Animals other than service animals
Questions about Allen Fieldhouse
Any clear plastic bag greater than 12 x 6 x 12 inches is prohibited, and so are tinted plastic totes and mesh bags. Staff cannot store prohibited items.
Backpacks, duffel bags, fanny packs and diaper bags are on the prohibited items list.
Containers, bottles, cans and liquid containers are on the prohibited items list.
Not allowed. Food is on the prohibited items list.
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Strollers are on the prohibited items list.
Sources
- Prohibited Items - University of Kansas (opens in a new tab)
kuathletics.com, read
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 19, 2026.
Change log
First check: 21 rules read against the Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, because the linked clear bag policy page would not load.
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