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

Cans, bottles, glass and other beverage containers are on the prohibited items list. Coolers are prohibited, along with hard-sided bags and large duffel bags. The pages do not mention outside food.

For some events small non-professional cameras without an external flash or extendable lens may be brought in, and at certain events no cameras are allowed. Professional cameras with a lens of 2.5 inches or more, GoPros and recording devices are prohibited. Professional cameras with a lens of 2.5 inches or greater are strictly prohibited. Selfie sticks are strictly prohibited. All electronic devices other than cell phones and non-professional cameras are prohibited. All electronic devices other than cell phones and non-professional cameras are prohibited. The pages do not mention drones and power banks.

Small fold-up umbrella strollers are permitted and should be stored under a seat. Larger ones can be checked at the Guest Services Centers near Sections 9 and 114. Parenting bags and medically necessary bags may be exempted from the size rule but must be screened by x-ray before entry.

Umbrellas are permitted but must stay closed inside, cannot have a pointed end and must be stored so they do not block views. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.

Signs, banners, posters and flags are allowed only if no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches, not on a stick or pole, without wires, lights or batteries, and event related. They cannot be offensive, derogatory, political or commercial. Flags are allowed only if they meet the sign rule: no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches and not on a stick or pole. The pages do not mention binoculars.

Parenting bags and medically necessary bags may be exempted from the size limit, but they must be screened by x-ray. There are marked x-ray lines at the three main entry gates. Re-entry has exceptions such as medical necessity.

All other bags are hand-screened or x-rayed, with dedicated x-ray lines at the Citizens Bank Tower, M&M's Tower and Lafayette Street entrances. Guests with prohibited items are refused entry, and illegal items are confiscated. The arena has a no re-entry policy during events, with exceptions such as medical necessity.

A locker truck outside the arena stores oversized bags and prohibited items. The A-Z guide also lists storage lockers outside M&M's Tower and the Lafayette Lobby Entrance for 8 to 10 dollars, and items are screened before storing and collected at the end of the event.

The page says camera rules vary by event, and that for certain events no cameras are permitted. Check the event page for your date.