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Pauley Pavilion Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Pauley Pavilion allows one clear 12 by 6 by 12 inch bag or a one-gallon freezer bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Backpacks, coolers, tripods, banners and signs are banned. Only factory-sealed water of 32 ounces or less and empty reusable bottles are allowed, and cameras with lenses over 3.5 inches are banned.
Every rule at Pauley Pavilion
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
Each fan may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear bag, plus a small clutch. The prohibited items page words the same limit as clear bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. Backpacks, bags or purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited, and a backpack does not fit the clear bag or clutch options. Small clutch purses, with or without a strap, are permitted along with a clear bag. Clutches larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in or 1-gallon bag, plus clutch
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Sealed water up to 32 oz, empty reusables
Food and drink
Outside beverages other than factory-sealed water of 32 ounces or one liter or less are prohibited. Empty reusable bottles are allowed, and glass is not. Boxes, coolers and wrapped packages of any size are prohibited. The prohibited list bans outside beverages other than water, unsliced fruits and vegetables, and boxes, coolers or wrapped packages of any size. It does not give a general rule on other food.
Cameras and electronics
Professional cameras, unauthorized video cameras, and cameras with telephoto or detachable lenses longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited. Fans can carry a camera if it is not in its own bag. Cameras with lenses longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited. Monopods and tripods are prohibited. The pages do not mention drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Medically necessary items that do not fit the bag policy go to the West Entrance, between Pauley Pavilion and the Acosta Center, where Public Safety staff examine and approve them. Diaper bags are permitted with the infant present. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Only soft, flexible seat cushions without pockets may be carried in. Cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments, covers or rigid frames are not permitted. The pages do not mention umbrellas and blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners, signs, flags, poles and sticks are prohibited. Banners, signs, flags, poles and sticks are prohibited. Binoculars, phones and cameras can be carried in as long as they are not in their own bag.
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 goes through metal detector screening at the entry gates, and fans with approved clear bags have them checked. Fans without bags can use express entry lines.
Bag storage and lockers
The pages read describe no bag storage. Fans with a bag that does not comply are asked to return it to their vehicle.
UCLA Athletics events
The security FAQ is an older page that still talks about the 2017 season. Its bag sizes match the 2024 prohibited items page, which is the more recent of the two.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Signs
- Flags
- Animals other than service animals
- Balls, toys and sports equipment
- Helium balloons
- Laser pointers
- Noisemakers such as thunder sticks, whistles and air horns
- Skates, skateboards, scooters and bicycles
- Unsliced fruits or vegetables
- Weapons or projectiles
Questions about Pauley Pavilion
Each fan may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12 x 6 x 12 inch clear bag, plus a small clutch. The prohibited items page words the same limit as clear bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches.
Backpacks, bags or purses larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited, and a backpack does not fit the clear bag or clutch options.
Outside beverages other than factory-sealed water of 32 ounces or one liter or less are prohibited. Empty reusable bottles are allowed, and glass is not.
Boxes, coolers and wrapped packages of any size are prohibited.
Professional cameras, unauthorized video cameras, and cameras with telephoto or detachable lenses longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited. Fans can carry a camera if it is not in its own bag.
Small clutch purses, with or without a strap, are permitted along with a clear bag. Clutches larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches are prohibited.
Sources
- Pauley Pavilion Security FAQ - UCLA Bruins (opens in a new tab)
uclabruins.com, read
- UCLA Athletics Prohibited Items - UCLA Bruins (opens in a new tab)
uclabruins.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
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