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Can You Bring a Drone Into Arenas? What Each Venue Says

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for drones, 43 ban them and 38 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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Arenas compared
84
State a rule
43
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat drones

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, United Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, TD Garden, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, State Farm Arena, Little Caesars Arena, Target Center and Delta Center and 29 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Allstate Arena, Toyota Center, T-Mobile Center, Capital One Arena, FedExForum, American Airlines Center, Honda Center, Scotiabank Saddledome, Lenovo Center, Grand Casino Arena, Prudential Center, Canadian Tire Centre, PPG Paints Arena and Benchmark International Arena and 24 more. 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 drones 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.

Drone

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and unmanned aerial devices are prohibited.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and other unmanned aerial devices are prohibited.

    Ball Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • Barclays CenterNot allowed

    Drones are prohibited.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreNot allowed

    Drones and other similar objects are forbidden.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and any other type of UAV are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumNot allowed

    Drones and unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

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

  • Capital One ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and other model aircraft are prohibited.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Drones are prohibited.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumNot stated

    The page does not name drones.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumNot allowed

    Drones and model aircraft are not allowed without written consent from management.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot allowed

    Drones and other model aircraft are on the prohibited items list.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

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

  • Lenovo CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and unmanned aircraft are prohibited inside or outside the venue, parking areas included.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Lloyd Noble Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Mackey ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterNot allowed

    Drones and other model aircraft are prohibited.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and model aircraft are prohibited.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Pauley Pavilion security FAQ, checked

  • Paycom CenterNot allowed

    Drones and other model aircraft are prohibited.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceNot allowed

    Drones and other model aircraft are prohibited.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterNot allowed

    Drones are never permitted at SAP Center.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Assembly Hall policies page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterNot allowed

    Drones and unmanned aircraft are prohibited on Smoothie King Center, Superdome and Champions Square property without prior written permission.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are prohibited.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Drones, unmanned aircraft and remote-controlled aircraft are prohibited at the arena and Toshiba Plaza without advance written consent of management.

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

  • T-Mobile CenterNot stated

    The guide does not mention drones.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Drones are prohibited.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited list.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaNot allowed

    Drones are on the prohibited items list.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterNot allowed

    Drones of any kind are on the prohibited list.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention drones.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaNot allowed

    Drones and other unmanned aircraft are prohibited.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about drones at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 43 state a rule for drones, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Madison Square Garden, United Center, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, TD Garden, ACL Live at the Moody Theater and Barclays Center and 35 more ban them, according to the official pages we read.

  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.

Sources for this page

Every rule above comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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