ArenaStillwater, OKOklahoma State basketball and wrestling at Gallagher-Iba Arena
Gallagher-Iba Arena Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
Checked Source: Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide (okstate.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Gallagher-Iba Arena allows clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and a small clutch purse up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, one bag per person, with baby and medical bags as exceptions. Backpacks, strollers, banners, signs, flags, outside food and drink, drones and cameras with lenses over 3 inches are banned, and there is no re-entry.
Every rule at Gallagher-Iba Arena
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
Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches and clear bags 12 x 6 x 12 inches are permitted. Fans are limited to one bag per person with a small clutch purse, and all allowable items are checked before entry. Backpacks are not allowed. Exceptions are made in special situations such as baby bags and medical bags carrying special equipment. Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in plus a small clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed, baby and medical bags excepted
- Water bottle: Outside drinks not allowed
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list, and water fountains are on the ground and concourse levels. Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list. Ice chests are on the prohibited items list.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras are permitted for personal use if the lens does not exceed 3 inches, detachable or not. Video cameras and commercial photography are prohibited. Cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited. Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Drones are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Baby strollers and carriers are not allowed. Exceptions are made for baby bags and medical bags carrying special equipment.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, signs and flags are not permitted inside the arena, apart from university-recognized spirit groups. Banners, signs and flags are not permitted inside the arena, apart from university-recognized spirit groups. 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
Everyone and their belongings may be searched on entry, and patrons who refuse a visual inspection are denied entry. The Athletics Center has a no re-entry policy.
Bag storage and lockers
There are no provisions to check items at the doors, and the university is not responsible for items left there.
Oklahoma State basketball and wrestling
The guide covers basketball and wrestling at the arena. It is an older page, and it points to the OSU clear bag policy page for more detail, which was not read.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Drones
- Strollers
- Signs
- Flags
- Car seats and baby carriers
- Artificial noisemakers
- Beach balls
- Explosives, weapons and firearms
- Laser pointers
- Items that create a safety concern or block others' views
Questions about Gallagher-Iba Arena
Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches and clear bags 12 x 6 x 12 inches are permitted. Fans are limited to one bag per person with a small clutch purse, and all allowable items are checked before entry.
Backpacks are not allowed. Exceptions are made in special situations such as baby bags and medical bags carrying special equipment.
Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list, and water fountains are on the ground and concourse levels.
Outside food or drink is on the prohibited items list.
Ice chests are on the prohibited items list.
Baby strollers and carriers are not allowed.
Sources
- A-Z Guide: Basketball and Wrestling - Oklahoma State University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
okstate.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 Oklahoma State A-Z guide for basketball and wrestling, an older guide that describes the clear bag policy as newly adopted.
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