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Rupp Arena Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food, Cameras and Gear
Checked Source: UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page (ukathletics.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Rupp Arena allows one clear 12 by 6 by 12 inch bag or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. Outside food and drink, tablets, laptops, selfie sticks, cameras with detachable lenses and signs over 24 by 24 inches are banned, and every bag and item is searched.
Every rule at Rupp Arena
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 that does not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. All bags and items are searched. A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed in addition to the clear bag. The pages do not mention backpacks.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in or 1-gallon bag, plus clutch
- Water bottle: Outside drinks not allowed
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
Outside food and beverage is on the list of items not permitted. Outside food and beverage is on the list of items not permitted. The pages do not mention coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with detachable lenses and video or audio recorders are not permitted. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted. Tablets and laptops are on the list of items not permitted. Tablets and laptops are on the list of items not permitted. The pages do not mention tripods, drones and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Medical bags are permitted only through the guest services gate. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Stadium seats wider than 18 inches, or with hard plastic or metal parts, are not permitted. The pages do not mention umbrellas and blankets.
Signs, flags and fan items
Signs larger than 24 x 24 inches are not permitted, and banners are on the list of items not permitted. The pages do not mention 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
Security checks take place before tickets are scanned, including walking through magnetometers. All bags and items are searched, and fans are asked not to bring unnecessary bags.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage.
Men's basketball games
The page is the UK Athletics gameday guide for men's basketball. It says the SEC's clear bag policy applies at Rupp Arena, and doors open 90 minutes before tipoff.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Camera lenses
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Weapons of any type
- Illegal substances
- Pets and animals other than service animals
- Beach balls, frisbees and helium balloons
- Laser pointers
- Baby seats or carriers
- Fireworks
- Hoverboards
- Electronic cigarettes
- Flasks and mace
- Unauthorized noisemakers
Questions about Rupp Arena
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 that does not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. All bags and items are searched.
Outside food and beverage is on the list of items not permitted.
Outside food and beverage is on the list of items not permitted.
Cameras with detachable lenses and video or audio recorders are not permitted.
Tablets and laptops are on the list of items not permitted.
A small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches is allowed in addition to the clear bag.
Sources
- Men's Basketball Gameday Information - UK Athletics (opens in a new tab)
ukathletics.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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