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Bridgestone Arena Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Bridgestone Arena strongly discourages bags. Backpacks of any size are banned, and so are bags over 12 by 12 by 6 inches. Bags from 6 by 4 by 1.5 up to 12 by 12 by 6, clear ones included, get x-ray and visual inspection. Outside food and drinks, laptops and tablets are banned, with no storage or re-entry.
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Bag policy in detail
Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited. Bags between 6 x 4 x 1.5 and 12 x 12 x 6 inches, clear ones included, get x-ray and visual inspection, and smaller ones use express lanes. Diaper and medical bags are allowed with x-ray, and the arena strongly discourages bringing bags. Backpacks of any size are prohibited items. Purses follow the bag rule. Anything between 6 x 4 x 1.5 and 12 x 12 x 6 inches gets x-ray screening, and smaller ones use the express lanes.
- Bags up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches
- No backpacks
- No outside food or drinks
- No storage or re-entry
Food and drink
Bottles or cans and food and drink bought outside are prohibited. Food and drink purchased outside, alcohol included, are prohibited. Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Cameras and electronics
Camera use varies by event, and small digital cameras may be permitted for certain events. Cameras with professional lenses, flash attachments, GoPros, camcorders, tripods and other recording devices are prohibited at all times. Cameras with professional lenses and flash attachments are prohibited at all times. Tripods, bipods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Drones and any other type of UAV are prohibited. Laptops and tablets are prohibited unless carried by a credentialed member of the media. Tablets, iPads and laptops are prohibited unless carried by credentialed media. The pages do not mention power banks.
Strollers and family items
Guests are encouraged to leave strollers in their vehicles, but they can be checked at the Guest Services Center near Section 103. Strollers are not permitted in the seating area or in aisles. Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed with x-ray screening. Guests can contact customer service 24 hours before the event to arrange accommodations.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Camp and folding chairs are prohibited. The pages do not mention seat cushions. The pages do not mention umbrellas and blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Hand-held signs no larger than 2 x 3 feet are permitted if they are not obscene or profane. Banners and flags cannot be hung or fastened in the arena, and poles and sticks are prohibited. Banners and flags are prohibited from being hung or fastened in the arena, and flagpoles and sticks are prohibited. The pages do not mention binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed with x-ray screening. Guests who want extra accommodations can contact customer service 24 hours before the event.
Security screening and arrival
Everyone entering is screened, and all personal items and bags are searched. Guests with prohibited items are not permitted entry, and approved bags delay entry. The arena has a no re-entry policy.
Bag storage and lockers
The page says Bridgestone Arena does not provide on-site storage, so guests should plan accordingly. Strollers can be checked at the Guest Services Center near Section 103.
Predators games, concerts and other events
The page says camera use varies by event and exceptions to the bag policy may be made for extenuating circumstances. Check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Camera lenses
- Tripods
- Drones
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Seat cushions
- Flags
- Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, and luggage
- Bottles, cans and outside food and drink
- Camp and folding chairs, tents, tarps and sleeping bags
- Fireworks
- Frisbees, beach balls and inflatables
- Gifts for artists and athletes
- Grills and heaters
- Hoverboards, bicycles, skateboards and wagons
- Laser pointers
- Poles and sticks
- Noise making devices
- Weapons of any kind
Questions about Bridgestone Arena
Bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are prohibited. Bags between 6 x 4 x 1.5 and 12 x 12 x 6 inches, clear ones included, get x-ray and visual inspection, and smaller ones use express lanes. Diaper and medical bags are allowed with x-ray, and the arena strongly discourages bringing bags.
Backpacks of any size are prohibited items.
Bottles or cans and food and drink bought outside are prohibited.
Food and drink purchased outside, alcohol included, are prohibited.
Coolers are on the prohibited items list.
Guests are encouraged to leave strollers in their vehicles, but they can be checked at the Guest Services Center near Section 103. Strollers are not permitted in the seating area or in aisles.
Sources
- Bridgestone Arena Bag Policy | Bridgestone Arena (opens in a new tab)
bridgestonearena.com, read
- Arena Policies | Bridgestone Arena (opens in a new tab)
bridgestonearena.com, read
Checked on October 4, 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 18, 2026.
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