Lenovo Center Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

Bottles, cans, coolers and liquid containers are on the prohibited list, and so are food and beverage of any kind. Food and beverage, alcohol included, may not be brought into the facility. Bottles, cans, coolers and liquid containers are on the prohibited list.

For Hurricanes and NC State games point-and-shoot cameras and ones with detachable lenses under 5 inches long and 3.5 across are allowed, with body and lens together under 8 inches. Other events allow only point-and-shoot cameras, and recording devices are prohibited. Detachable lenses must be under 5 inches long and 3.5 inches in diameter at Hurricanes and NC State games. Selfie sticks, tripods, handles, stands and other camera attachments are prohibited. Electronic devices, including iPads, tablets and e-readers, are permitted for personal use at Hurricanes and NC State games, under conditions such as not blocking views. They are prohibited for concerts. iPads and tablets are permitted for personal use at Hurricanes and NC State games, under conditions, and are prohibited for concerts. The pages do not mention drones and power banks.

Parenting and medical bags are permitted but must pass through the x-ray machine. Exceptions are typically granted for medically necessary items and breast pumps after proper inspection. The pages do not mention strollers.

Umbrellas are permitted. Guests are encouraged to store them under the seat, and they must stay closed inside the venue. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.

Signs are permitted during Hurricanes and NC State games up to 3 x 2 feet, and they cannot block views, hang inside the arena or be vulgar or offensive. Concerts and family events prohibit signs unless the tour lifts that. The pages do not mention flags. Large banners, signs and sticks are on the prohibited list. The pages do not mention binoculars.

Parenting and medical bags are permitted and must pass through the x-ray machine. Exceptions are typically granted for medically necessary items and breast pumps after proper inspection, and the bags are tagged.

Everyone goes through walk-through metal detectors, and canine teams are used. All guests are subject to search, and refusing is grounds for denied admission. Exit and re-entry is not permitted, including for smoking.

The pages describe no bag storage. Guests with a prohibited bag are asked to return it to their vehicle, and the arena is not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen or damaged.

The strict bag rule applies to Hurricanes and NC State games. Bag policies for all other events are set by the tour promoter and vary, so check the event page. Some camera, device and sign rules also depend on the event.