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Hilton Coliseum Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Hilton Coliseum allows clear totes up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and clutches up to 6 by 9 inches. One sealed or empty plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is allowed, but outside food and drink, coolers, strollers, umbrellas and chairbacks are banned.
Every rule at Hilton Coliseum
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Bag policy in detail
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC totes up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches with no logo larger than 4.5 x 3.5 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and small clutches up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed. All bags are searched, and staff cannot hold prohibited bags. Backpacks, fanny packs, purses and any bag that is not clear are on the prohibited list. Purses are prohibited, but small clutch bags up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, gallon bag or 6 x 9 in clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: One sealed or empty plastic bottle, 20 oz or less
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
One sealed or empty plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is allowed per person. Metal water bottles are not. Outside food and beverages, coolers or containers are prohibited, with items for medical, family or child care needs excepted. Coolers and containers are on the prohibited list.
Cameras and electronics
Video cameras and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited. Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited. Selfie sticks, tripods, telescopic devices and camera poles are prohibited. The pages do not mention drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers and umbrellas are on the prohibited list. Items required for medical, family or child care needs are permitted.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Strollers and umbrellas are on the prohibited list. Chairbacks and stadium seats are on the prohibited list. The pages do not mention blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
The pages do not mention signs, flags and 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 bags are subject to search by security staff. Prohibited items must go back to your vehicle or be discarded at least 300 feet from the building, and Hilton Coliseum has a strict no re-entry policy.
Bag storage and lockers
Staff cannot hold prohibited bags during the event.
Iowa State home events
The page covers men's and women's basketball, wrestling and volleyball. It also carries a note that, for an NBA preseason game on October 6, only bags of 6 x 9 inches or smaller are allowed, so event rules can differ.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Seat cushions
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Artificial noisemakers
- Beach balls
- Pets other than service animals
- Laser pointers, flashlights and glowsticks
- Sealed packages of any kind, including gifts
- Weapons, tools, razor blades and scissors
- Hazardous items such as fuels, torches, chemicals and aerosols
Questions about Hilton Coliseum
Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC totes up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches with no logo larger than 4.5 x 3.5 inches, one-gallon clear freezer bags and small clutches up to 6 x 9 inches are allowed. All bags are searched, and staff cannot hold prohibited bags.
Backpacks, fanny packs, purses and any bag that is not clear are on the prohibited list.
One sealed or empty plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less is allowed per person. Metal water bottles are not.
Outside food and beverages, coolers or containers are prohibited, with items for medical, family or child care needs excepted.
Coolers and containers are on the prohibited list.
Strollers and umbrellas are on the prohibited list.
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.
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