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Bramlage Coliseum Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

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Short answer

Bramlage Coliseum allows one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon freezer bag, plus a clutch up to 5.5 by 7.5 inches. One unopened or empty clear plastic bottle of up to one liter is allowed, but other food, drinks, coolers, umbrellas and video cameras are banned.

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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

Guests may carry a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 5.5 x 7.5 inches. The prohibited list words the same limit as clear and under 12 x 12 x 6 inches. Non-clear bags such as backpacks, briefcases, camera bags, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, tote bags and luggage are prohibited. Small clutch bags no larger than 5.5 x 7.5 inches can come in with one of the clear bags. Non-clear purses and fanny packs larger than a clutch are prohibited.

  • Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in or 1-gallon bag, plus clutch
  • Backpack: Not allowed
  • Water bottle: One clear 1 L bottle, sealed or empty
  • Outside food: Not allowed
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The Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in limit drawn to scale. Width by depth by height.

Food and drink

One bottled water, flavored water or sports drink is allowed in a clear plastic commercial container up to one liter that is unopened or empty. Frozen bottles are prohibited, and no other beverage may be brought in. Food and beverages are prohibited, apart from the one bottle allowed. Ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets and insulated beverage containers are prohibited.

Cameras and electronics

Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use. Cameras with telescopic lenses, video cameras and any flash are prohibited. Cameras with telescopic lenses are prohibited. The pages do not mention tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Strollers and family items

Oversized strollers are on the prohibited items list. The page says nothing about smaller strollers. Items required for medical, family or childcare needs are permitted after inspection in a clear bag.

Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items

Umbrellas are on the prohibited items list. Portable seat cushions with cloth, rubber or plastic bottoms are allowed if they are no wider than 18 inches. The pages do not mention blankets.

Signs, flags and fan items

Banners and pep signs are allowed if they are hand-held, of reasonable size, fit under the seat and do not block views. Anything with profanity is confiscated. Large flags and flagpoles are prohibited. The pages do not mention binoculars.

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

All items are inspected, and bags that do not meet the clear bag policy are not allowed.

Bag storage and lockers

Seat cushions that do not meet the width limit must go back to the patron's vehicle or are held until after the event.

Kansas State basketball and other events

The guide covers Kansas State basketball at the coliseum. Alcohol sales end with 15 minutes left in the second half of men's games.

Prohibited items

From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.

  • Backpacks
  • Outside food
  • Coolers
  • Camera lenses
  • Umbrellas
  • Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances
  • Firearms, explosives and other weapons
  • Noisemakers and laser pointers
  • Live animals other than guide and service dogs
  • Banners and leaflets not pre-approved
  • Throwing of any objects

Questions about Bramlage Coliseum

  1. Guests may carry a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 5.5 x 7.5 inches. The prohibited list words the same limit as clear and under 12 x 12 x 6 inches.

  2. Non-clear bags such as backpacks, briefcases, camera bags, cinch bags, computer bags, diaper bags, tote bags and luggage are prohibited.

  3. One bottled water, flavored water or sports drink is allowed in a clear plastic commercial container up to one liter that is unopened or empty. Frozen bottles are prohibited, and no other beverage may be brought in.

  4. Food and beverages are prohibited, apart from the one bottle allowed.

  5. Ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets and insulated beverage containers are prohibited.

  6. Oversized strollers are on the prohibited items list. The page says nothing about smaller strollers.

Sources

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

  1. First check: 21 rules read against the Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide.

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