PPG Paints Arena Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras

No bottles, cans or coolers are permitted, and no food or beverages of any kind may be brought in. Guests with health conditions can contact customer service in advance. No food or beverages of any kind may be brought in. Patrons who need outside food or drink for health conditions should contact customer service in advance. No bottles, cans or coolers are permitted inside the arena.

Cameras are permitted for Penguins games and most events, and only small personal still cameras with a 3 inch lens or smaller are allowed. Detachable lenses, flashes, and video, audio or professional equipment are not permitted. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted, and lenses cannot exceed 3 inches. iPads are permitted for Pittsburgh Penguins games only. The guide does not name laptops. It allows iPads for Penguins games only. The pages do not mention tripods, drones and power banks.

Strollers are allowed, and fold-up strollers are preferred because storage space is limited. Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted, but all items must pass through the x-ray machines. Items that do not pass security go back to vehicles.

Compact umbrellas are permitted if they can be placed under your seat and are under the 8 x 5 inch size limit. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.

Banners and signs are permitted for most events if they are in good taste. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere or block views or signage, and commercial or objectionable ones are not allowed. Binoculars and their cases are permitted for most events. The guide does not mention flags beyond the banner and sign rule.

Medical bags and diaper bags are permitted, but all items must pass through the x-ray machines, and items that do not pass security must go back to vehicles. Guests with health conditions that need outside food or drink can contact customer service in advance.

A search process is required for all events, and anyone carrying an item that needs screening should use the designated door at each gate. Exit and re-entry is not permitted at PPG Paints Arena, so guests cannot leave and return.

The pages describe no bag storage. Items that do not pass security have to go back to vehicles, and fold-up strollers are preferred because storage space is limited.

The guide says camera policies vary for other events, and that iPads are permitted for Penguins games only. Check the event page for your date.