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Can You Bring a Camera Into Arenas? Rules at Each Venue

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for cameras, 2 allow them, 80 allow them with limits and 2 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat cameras

Allowed outright: WVU Coliseum and Gill Coliseum.

Allowed with limits: Madison Square Garden, United Center, Allstate Arena, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, T-Mobile Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena and Ball Arena and 66 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Hinkle Fieldhouse and Moody Coliseum. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the cameras guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 84 arenas says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Camera

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterConditional

    Only cameras without detachable lenses that are smaller than a shirt pocket are allowed. Professional photography gear and audio or video recording equipment are not, and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are on the prohibited list.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseConditional

    Video cameras and camera cases are prohibited. The page does not mention other cameras.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaConditional

    Cameras are allowed, but flash photography is prohibited during play. Per Player Union rules, video cameras are not allowed, and nobody may roam the arena to shoot the game without credentials.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Cameras with detachable lenses, GoPros and audio or video recording devices other than cell phones are prohibited. Unauthorized filming is not allowed.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Non-professional, non-flash still photography is permitted at most events with phones and cameras that have no interchangeable or telephoto lens. Video cameras, selfie sticks, GoPros, monopods, tripods and cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are never permitted.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Personal point-and-shoot cameras are welcome. Cameras with telephoto or detachable lenses, lenses longer than 4 inches and external flashes are not, and neither is video recording on any device or live streaming.

    Ball Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    Professional camera equipment, meaning detachable lenses, lenses greater than 3 inches, external flashes, monopods, bipods and tripods, is prohibited, and so are audio and video recording devices.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreConditional

    Professional cameras with lenses over 2.5 inches, or any detachable lens, are forbidden, and so is professional video and audio recording equipment.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    Small non-professional cameras are allowed for most events, and for hockey still cameras with a lens smaller than 6 inches are permitted. For concerts only small point-and-click cameras are permitted, and video and audio recording devices and camera bags are prohibited.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumConditional

    Hand-held still cameras are permitted for personal use. Cameras with telescopic lenses, video cameras and any flash are prohibited.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterConditional

    Camera and binocular cases are permitted only if they do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaConditional

    Camera use varies by event, and small digital cameras may be permitted for certain events. Cameras with professional lenses, flash attachments, GoPros, camcorders, tripods and other recording devices are prohibited at all times.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumConditional

    Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are permitted. Cameras with lenses over four inches and video cameras are prohibited.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreConditional

    Still non-professional point-and-shoot cameras are allowed for Jets games and certain other events, with no flash. Cameras with detachable lenses, or too big for a pant pocket, are prohibited, and so are professional cameras and recording devices.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Small still cameras without a camera bag are allowed at Senators games, but cameras with detachable lenses are not. Flash is only for pre-game warm-up, and audio and video recording devices are not permitted.

    Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    For Capitals, Wizards and Georgetown games, point-and-shoot and SLR type cameras are allowed. For concerts, SLR cameras, detachable lenses, professional-style cameras and video cameras are not. Video recording is strictly prohibited.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaConditional

    Large lens cameras of 6 inches or more, video cameras and tripods are prohibited.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Cameras with telephoto or detachable lenses and external flashes are not allowed. Other cameras cannot have a lens longer than 3 inches when extended. Some events ban all cameras.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Small non-professional cameras with no external flash or detachable lenses are welcome for most events. Recording devices, GoPros, gimbals, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks and cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are not permitted.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaConditional

    Video cameras, recording devices and detachable camera lenses over 6 inches are prohibited.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterConditional

    Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches and video cameras are prohibited.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Non-professional, non-flash still photography is allowed at most events, with cameras that have no interchangeable or telephoto lens. Some events ban cameras of any type at the artist's or team's request.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterConditional

    Point-and-shoot cameras are permitted, and flash photography is prohibited during game play. Video cameras may only be used during pre-game and halftime.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterConditional

    Only small instamatic or digital cameras no larger than 3 x 4 x 1 inches, with lenses that extend no more than 1 inch, are allowed. Professional or interchangeable-lens cameras and all audio and video recording devices are prohibited, and no camera bags are allowed.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaConditional

    Still, non-flash cameras with a lens smaller than four inches are permitted. Telephoto and interchangeable lenses and professional equipment are not, and GoPros and camcorders are prohibited.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Non-flash, non-professional still photography is permitted for Blues hockey events, and a camera with a detachable lens counts as professional. The rules for other events are set per event.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    Only small personal still cameras with a 3 inch lens or smaller may come in, and detachable lenses are not permitted. Video, audio and professional camera and recording devices are prohibited, and for certain events no cameras are allowed.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Non-professional cameras are allowed unless management says otherwise. Flash photography, interchangeable or detachable lenses and lenses longer than 3.5 inches, zoom included, are prohibited.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    For Spurs games and concerts, cameras with detachable lenses, lenses longer than 3 inches and all video cameras are prohibited.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Non-professional still cameras are allowed at Pacers and Fever games, with lenses under 6 inches. Video cameras and tripods are not allowed. For concerts and non-NBA or WNBA events, any detachable lens or one extending over 1 inch is generally prohibited.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaConditional

    Cameras are permitted for personal use if the lens does not exceed 3 inches, detachable or not. Video cameras and commercial photography are prohibited.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumAllowed

    Cameras for still photography are on the approved items list, and can be carried around the neck or in the hand without the case.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterConditional

    No professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are allowed. Audio and visual recording devices such as GoPros, Google Glass and Spectacles are prohibited.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Cameras with a detachable lens or a lens longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited at all events. Flash may be prohibited, and video recorders and digital cameras with recording capability are not allowed.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumConditional

    Video cameras and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited, and detachable lenses of any size are not permitted. Flash, camera bags, video cameras, GoPros, selfie sticks, gimbals, tripods, monopods and microphones are also banned.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    Professional cameras with interchangeable lenses, GoPros, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks and interchangeable flash are not permitted. Audio and video recording is prohibited unless the event approves it.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterConditional

    For Miami HEAT home games, small Instamatic and digital cameras with fixed or detachable lenses no longer than 6 inches are welcome. Still cameras at concerts and other events are decided event by event.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterConditional

    For Sabres and Bandits games flash photography is permitted and cameras with long lenses are allowed if they do not block views, but tripods are not. Video cameras are allowed only for youth hockey or lacrosse. Other events can ban cameras and recording devices.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterConditional

    Professional cameras, detachable lenses, tablets, camcorders, GoPros and selfie sticks are prohibited at all events. The use of still cameras during concerts and events is set by the artist or event.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterConditional

    Non-flash still cameras are allowed at sporting events, but cameras with detachable lenses longer than 3 inches are prohibited. For concerts and other events, any detachable lens, lenses over 3 inches and flash are prohibited, and video and audio recorders are not allowed.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterConditional

    Cameras with lenses no longer than 4 inches are permitted. Video recorders, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    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.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Cameras without detachable lenses larger than 8 inches are permitted. Professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable lenses larger than 8 inches, and audio or visual recording devices such as GoPros, are prohibited.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches and video cameras are prohibited.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Mackey ArenaConditional

    Camera lenses longer than 6 inches and camera bags are prohibited.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenConditional

    Video cameras, audio recording devices and professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted. Phones are not counted as recording devices.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaConditional

    Professional cameras and audio or video recording are not allowed, and only standard point-and-shoot cameras are. The camera policy is set event by event by tour management.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterConditional

    Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses, and no SLR or DSLR cameras, are permitted if no flash is used. Professional photography, video and audio recording are strictly prohibited.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterConditional

    Recording equipment aside from smartphones is prohibited, including professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses of any length, unless the venue approved it in advance.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention cameras.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Professional camera equipment is not permitted at any event. For sporting events, flash photography and extended recording or livestreaming are prohibited, but guests may take photos and brief clips from their seat if they do not disturb others.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaConditional

    Point-and-shoot cameras with a non-detachable lens are typically permitted. Video cameras, professional cameras with detachable or zoom lenses, GoPros, selfie sticks and tripods are prohibited.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionConditional

    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.

    UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Paycom CenterConditional

    Cameras with professional, interchangeable or detachable lenses, or lenses longer than 3 inches, are prohibited. Audio and video recording devices such as GoPros and Google Glass are prohibited.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterConditional

    For Pitt basketball, only small personal still cameras with a 3-inch lens or smaller are allowed. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes, and video, audio and professional recording devices, are prohibited. Camera rules vary for other events.

    Petersen Events Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaConditional

    Audio and video recorders, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    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.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    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.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaConditional

    Professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are not permitted, and neither are audio or video recording devices such as GoPros and smart glasses.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Non-flash still photography is welcome at Canucks games if the lens does not exceed 75 mm or have a detachable lens. Audio and video recording devices are prohibited at all events.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    Non-flash still photography is welcome if the lens, detachable or not, does not exceed 3 inches. Audio and video recording devices are prohibited at all events.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaConditional

    Cameras with detachable lenses and video or audio recorders are not permitted.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    At Sharks and sporting events still cameras are allowed if the lens does not exceed 6 inches. For concerts only cameras that fit in a pocket are allowed, and professional or detachable-lens cameras are prohibited. Action cameras are never permitted.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterConditional

    The standard policy for most events, including Ohio State hockey and basketball games, allows small pocket-sized point-and-shoot cameras. Audio or video recording is prohibited.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    Rules depend on the league and event. Flash is banned at games, and detachable lenses are banned at Raptors games. At Maple Leafs games non-flash photos are fine with a lens no longer than 75 mm. GoPros and selfie sticks are banned.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeConditional

    At Flames, Wranglers, Hitmen and Roughnecks games cameras are limited to hand-held ones with non-detachable lenses of a maximum 75 mm. Video cameras, GoPros, tablets, monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are never permitted.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallConditional

    Video recording devices and cameras with lenses longer than six inches are not permitted. A camera with a lens no greater than six inches can be carried if it is not in its own bag.

    IU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterConditional

    Camera and recording rules depend on the event, so the guide sends guests to the event page. Video and audio recording devices such as GoPros and Google Glass are prohibited.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Guests may generally use cameras for personal, noncommercial still photography. Detachable lenses, professional equipment and lighting may be restricted or prohibited, and recording devices such as GoPros and smart glasses are not allowed.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses, or fixed lenses larger than 3 inches, are prohibited. Some events ban fixed lenses of any size, so check your event listing.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    Cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses, or an external flash, are prohibited, along with GoPros and other recording devices. The A-Z guide also bans telephoto lenses.

    T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile CenterConditional

    Non-professional still cameras are permitted at most events, but only if carried outside any case or bag. Flash photography and video recording are prohibited at all times. Cameras with detachable lenses and GoPro-type cameras are not allowed, and the artist can add limits.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterConditional

    As a general rule, video cameras and still cameras with detachable lenses, or lenses of 3 inches or longer, are prohibited. The policy varies by event, and camera cases are prohibited.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Small point-and-shoot and disposable cameras with an optical zoom of 5x or less are allowed. Digital SLR cameras, professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are not. At concerts the promoter can deny any camera.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Conditional

    Small personal cameras are fine with the flash off. Larger SLR and SLR-like cameras and GoPros are not allowed, at the promoter's request, and some events ban cameras altogether, phones included.

    The O2 arena help centre guide, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaConditional

    Non-professional cameras are permitted for athletic events and most graduation ceremonies, and the policy varies for concerts. Video equipment is prohibited and flash photography is not permitted.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Professional cameras are prohibited unless you have a media credential. Cameras with lenses up to 4 inches long and no flash may be allowed for some events. Video cameras and audio recorders need approval, so call ahead.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    For most events small personal cameras without a detachable lens are welcome. Professional equipment, a lens greater than 3 inches, external flash, monopods, bipods, tripods and recording devices are not permitted without a media credential.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    At sporting events, non-flash still cameras are fine if they do not block anyone's view. At concerts and other events, professional cameras and video or audio recorders are not allowed.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaConditional

    Camcorders, video cameras and cameras with lenses over six inches long are prohibited.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumAllowed

    Cameras can be carried in as long as they are not in a bag or case. Camera cases are prohibited.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Professional equipment, detachable lenses and lenses longer than 2.5 inches are not permitted. Video and audio recording devices, GoPros and Contour cameras are not permitted either, and each event sets its own camera policy.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

Detachable lens

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not allowed.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are not permitted at any time.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaNot allowed

    Interchangeable or detachable lenses, and cameras with lenses longer than four inches, are prohibited.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Barclays CenterNot allowed

    Detachable lenses and lenses greater than 3 inches are prohibited.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Professional cameras with lenses over 2.5 inches or any other type of detachable lens are forbidden.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    For NHL games still cameras with a lens smaller than 6 inches are permitted, and a camera with a detachable lens counts as professional.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumNot allowed

    Cameras with telescopic lenses are prohibited.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with professional lenses and flash attachments are prohibited at all times.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumConditional

    Cameras with lenses shorter than four inches are permitted, and longer ones are prohibited.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot allowed

    Still cameras with the option of detachable lenses are not permitted.

    Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked

  • Capital One ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaConditional

    Cameras with lenses of 6 inches or more are prohibited.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterNot allowed

    Lenses over 3 inches long are prohibited, and so are telephoto and interchangeable lenses.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are not permitted.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaConditional

    Detachable camera lenses over 6 inches are prohibited.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterConditional

    Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses are professional equipment and are not permitted at any time.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Professional and commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaConditional

    Cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are prohibited, and attached lenses must not be larger than 4 inches when extended.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterNot allowed

    Any camera with a detachable lens counts as professional and is not permitted.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumNot allowed

    Detachable lenses are not permitted, and a lens cannot be longer than 3 inches.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumNot allowed

    Lenses longer than 3.5 inches, including through zoom, and detachable or interchangeable lenses are prohibited.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 3 inches are prohibited.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseNot allowed

    Cameras with a detachable lens longer than 6 inches, large lenses or lenses that extend more than 2 inches are prohibited at Pacers and Fever games.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaConditional

    Cameras with a lens longer than 3 inches, detachable or not, are prohibited.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are not allowed.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with a detachable lens or a lens of more than 3.5 inches are prohibited.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumConditional

    Cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited, and detachable lenses, regardless of size, are not permitted.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeNot allowed

    Professional or commercial cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses are not permitted.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterConditional

    Lenses up to 6 inches are fine for HEAT games, and the guide asks for only one lens. Professional camera equipment and auxiliary lenses are prohibited.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterNot allowed

    Professional cameras and cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses longer than 3 inches when extended are prohibited at sporting events, and any detachable lens is prohibited at concerts.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterConditional

    Cameras with lenses no longer than 4 inches are permitted.

    UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked

  • Lenovo CenterConditional

    Detachable lenses must be under 5 inches long and 3.5 inches in diameter at Hurricanes and NC State games.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Interchangeable or detachable lenses larger than eight inches are prohibited.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Mackey ArenaConditional

    Camera lenses longer than 6 inches are prohibited.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted inside the Garden.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaConditional

    A detachable lens must be under 6 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, and the camera and lens together cannot exceed 9 inches.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterNot allowed

    Only cameras without detachable lenses are permitted.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses, regardless of length, are prohibited unless the venue approved them in advance.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaNot allowed

    Professional cameras with detachable or zoom lenses are prohibited.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than 3.5 inches are prohibited.

    UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Paycom CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses, or lenses over 3 inches long, are prohibited.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterConditional

    Cameras with detachable lenses are not allowed, and the lens must be 3 inches or smaller for Pitt basketball.

    Petersen Events Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted, and lenses cannot exceed 3 inches.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterNot allowed

    Professional cameras with a lens of 2.5 inches or greater are strictly prohibited.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaNot allowed

    Any professional or commercial camera with interchangeable or detachable lenses is not permitted.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot allowed

    The camera lens cannot exceed 75 mm or be detachable at Canucks games.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Cameras with lenses longer than 3 inches, or an external flash, are not permitted.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    Still cameras are allowed at Sharks games if the lens is no longer than 6 inches, and detachable lenses are prohibited at concerts.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    NBA policy at Raptors games bans cameras with detachable lenses. NHL policy at Maple Leafs games allows non-flash photography with a lens up to 75 mm. Concert rules vary by event.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed

    Cameras are restricted to non-detachable lenses with a maximum of 75 mm for Flames and other team games.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallConditional

    Cameras with lenses longer than six inches are not permitted.

    Assembly Hall policies page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaNot allowed

    Interchangeable or detachable lenses, and fixed lenses larger than 3 inches, are prohibited.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Cameras with interchangeable, detachable or telephoto lenses are not permitted.

    T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted at any event.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable or interchangeable lenses, or lenses of 3 inches or longer, are prohibited as a general rule.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenNot allowed

    Any camera with a detachable lens is prohibited.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Not allowed

    Professional camera equipment with a detachable lens is prohibited.

    The O2 keeping you safe page, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Lenses not exceeding 4 inches, with no flash, may be allowed for some events.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    A detachable lens or a lens greater than 3 inches is prohibited as professional camera equipment.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Cameras with detachable lenses are on the prohibited list, so a camera with a removable lens does not get in.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaConditional

    Cameras with lenses over six inches long are prohibited.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention camera lenses.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Detachable lenses and lenses longer than 2.5 inches are not permitted.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

Tripod

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods are not allowed.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are prohibited, and so are items that obstruct views.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, monopods and tripods are not permitted at any time.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaNot allowed

    Monopods, bipods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Barclays CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and bipods are prohibited, and so are selfie sticks and poles.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and similar monopods are forbidden.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, bipods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Canadian Tire Centre know before you go and A-Z guide, checked

  • Capital One ArenaNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods, poles and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods are on the prohibited list.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods, bipods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods and camera poles are prohibited.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterNot allowed

    Video cameras, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are not permitted inside the arena at any time.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods, bipods and monopods are prohibited.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumNot allowed

    Tripods, poles and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterNot allowed

    Poles or rods of any kind, selfie sticks included, are prohibited.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterNot allowed

    Poles, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are prohibited, and so are recording devices such as GoPros.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods, telescopic devices and camera poles are prohibited.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and telescopic devices are on the prohibited items list.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, gimbals and stabilizers are not permitted.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeNot allowed

    Poles, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are strictly prohibited at all times, and so are selfie sticks.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are prohibited at all events.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and GoPro sticks are prohibited.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    UW-Madison non-football carry-in policy, checked

  • Lenovo CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods, handles, stands and other camera attachments are prohibited.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, bi-pods, monopods and similar items are prohibited.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, checked

  • Mackey ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are not permitted.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, handles, lights and microphones are prohibited camera attachments.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and telescopic devices, including tripods, bipods and monopods, are prohibited.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are prohibited, and professional camera equipment is not permitted.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and extended battery packs are prohibited.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionNot allowed

    Monopods and tripods are prohibited.

    UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Paycom CenterNot allowed

    Poles, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods and selfie sticks are on the prohibited items list.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are strictly prohibited.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, poles, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot allowed

    Sticks, flagpoles and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods and telescopic devices are prohibited.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are never permitted.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted at any time.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Assembly Hall policies page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, poles and sticks are prohibited.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are on the prohibited items list.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaNot allowed

    Poles, selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited, and so are selfie lights.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, tripods and monopods are prohibited.

    T-Mobile Arena bag check and prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile CenterNot stated

    The guide does not name tripods. Selfie sticks are banned, and professional photography and video recording of any kind are prohibited.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are prohibited.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenNot allowed

    Tripods and monopods are on the prohibited list.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterNot stated

    The pages do not name tripods. Selfie sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, bipods, monopods, selfie sticks and poles are prohibited.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Tripods and other photography equipment cannot be used or placed anywhere in the building without building-issued media credentials.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaNot allowed

    Tripods, selfie sticks and flag poles are prohibited.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention tripods.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

Selfie stick

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are not permitted inside the arena at any time.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Selfie sticks are not permitted. The prohibited list groups them with tripods, poles and monopods.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, gimbals included, are on the prohibited list.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenNot allowed

    Selfie sticks, and any stick or pole of any size, are on the prohibited list.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Not allowed

    Selfie sticks are on the list of tech gadgets that are not allowed into the arena.

    The O2 arena help centre guide, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Selfie sticks and light attachments are not allowed inside the arena.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

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Questions about cameras at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 82 state a rule for cameras, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. None of the 84 arenas we have verified bans cameras outright on the pages we read. Several set limits, so read the row for your venue.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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