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Hinkle Fieldhouse Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
Checked Source: Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide (butlersports.com, opens in a new tab), Butler safety initiatives announcement (butlersports.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Hinkle Fieldhouse has had a clear bag policy for all games since fall 2020, but no size is stated because the linked bag page is gone. Outside food and drink are banned, with one unopened water bottle allowed above 85 degrees. Strollers, selfie sticks and drones are also prohibited.
Every rule at Hinkle 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
Butler says a clear bag policy has been in effect for all games at Hinkle Fieldhouse since fall 2020. The size limit is not stated, because the bag policy page the fan guide links to returns an error. The pages do not mention backpacks and purses.
- Water bottle: One unopened bottle above 85 degrees
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Outside food and beverage are prohibited, with an exception for one unopened bottle of water per person on days when the temperature is above 85 degrees. Outside food and beverage are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Selfie sticks and telescopic devices are on the prohibited items list. Drones and other model aircraft are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention cameras, camera lenses, 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
The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.
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
Walk-through metal detectors are at each main entrance for men's basketball.
Bag storage and lockers
The guide describes no bag storage.
Butler basketball and other events
The guide covers events at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Re-entry is not permitted because of state excise laws.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Outside food
- Tripods
- Drones
- Strollers
- Weapons of any type, including licensed concealed carry weapons
- Laser pens and laser products
- Balloons
- Air horns and noisemakers
- Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes
- Animals other than service animals
Questions about Hinkle Fieldhouse
A clear bag. Butler says a clear bag policy has applied to all games since fall 2020, but the size limit is not stated on the pages that load.
No, with one exception. Outside food and beverage are prohibited, but one unopened bottle of water per person is allowed on days when the temperature is above 85 degrees.
No. Strollers are on the prohibited items list in the Butler fan guide.
No. Because of state excise laws, re-entry and pass outs are not permitted for events at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The fan guide says to see the Butler bag policy, but that page no longer loads, so this site shows the bag size as not stated. Check with Butler Athletics before you go.
Sources
- Fan Guide for Events at Hinkle Fieldhouse - Butler University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
butlersports.com, read
- Walk-Through Metal Detectors Added to Hinkle Fieldhouse Safety Initiatives - Butler University Athletics (opens in a new tab)
butlersports.com, read
Checked on October 7, 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 21, 2026.
Change log
Read the 2018 safety announcement, which confirms a clear bag policy since fall 2020. The bag size is still not stated.
First check: 21 rules read against the Butler fan guide for Hinkle Fieldhouse. The bag policy page it links to returns a 404.
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