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Can You Bring a Flag Into Arenas? Rules, Limits and Dates

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for flags, 38 allow them with limits, 20 ban them and 25 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
58
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat flags

Allowed with limits: United Center, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, T-Mobile Center, Chase Center, TD Garden, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, State Farm Arena, Little Caesars Arena, Spectrum Center and Gainbridge Fieldhouse and 24 more.

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, Kaseya Center, Crypto.com Arena, Target Center, Delta Center, Moda Center, Rocket Arena, Scotiabank Saddledome, Amerant Bank Arena, Bridgestone Arena, Canadian Tire Centre, Rogers Arena, Canada Life Centre and Pauley Pavilion and 6 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Allstate Arena, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Kia Center, Honda Center, KeyBank Center, Lenovo Center, Nationwide Arena, PPG Paints Arena, Allen Fieldhouse, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Rupp Arena, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Dean Smith Center and KFC Yum! Center and 11 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 flags 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.

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  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags by name. Banners are on the prohibited list.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Flags, banners or signs that obstruct views are prohibited, and so are signs with poles.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Small flags are welcome unless the teams or event management say otherwise, with the same size limits and no sticks or poles.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    The only flags permitted are Nuggets, Avalanche and Mammoth flags bought from the Altitude Authentics team store, at those teams' games, plus other themed flags on theme nights. Flags cannot be on a stick or pole.

    Ball Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: nothing larger than 11 x 17 inches, nothing on poles, and nothing made of hard material.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreConditional

    Flags, banners or posters that might obstruct another audience member's view are forbidden.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    Banners or signs on a pole of any kind are prohibited.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumConditional

    Large flags and flagpoles are prohibited.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaNot allowed

    Banners and flags are prohibited from being hung or fastened in the arena, and flagpoles and sticks are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot allowed

    Signs and banners are not permitted, and the guide does not allow flags.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreNot allowed

    Flags and flagpoles are not permitted, and sticks are prohibited.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Small flags are welcome unless the teams or event say otherwise. They cannot contain plastic, wood, metal or glass.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Small flags are welcome under the same rules as signs: related to the event, no larger than 11 x 17 inches, and not on a stick or pole.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Poles, sticks and any apparatus to display signs are prohibited.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaNot allowed

    Flags and flagpoles are on the prohibited list.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterNot allowed

    Flags with flagpoles are prohibited.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaNot allowed

    Flags and banners are on the prohibited list. Only small hand-held signs are welcome.

    Crypto.com Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Banners and flags are not permitted inside the arena unless the team, event or arena management says otherwise.

    Delta Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaConditional

    Flags over 11 x 17 inches or attached to a pole or stick are prohibited.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Small flags are welcome unless the teams or management say otherwise, and sticks on pennants or flags are prohibited.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    Some events allow small flags, but poles and sticks are prohibited and all signs must be approved for the event.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: nothing larger than 11 x 17 inches, and no poles, sticks or dowels.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    Items affixed to poles or sticks made of wood, metal, plastic or any hard material may not be used or waved.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Flags larger than 11 x 17 inches or affixed to any pole are prohibited.

    Gainbridge Fieldhouse prohibited items page, checked

  • Gallagher-Iba ArenaNot allowed

    Banners, signs and flags are not permitted inside the arena, apart from university-recognized spirit groups.

    Gallagher-Iba Arena A-Z guide, checked

  • Gill ColiseumConditional

    Flags and signs on poles or sticks, including selfie sticks, are prohibited.

    Oregon State prohibited items page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterConditional

    Flags may not be larger than 11 x 17 inches or attached to a pole or stick of any hard material.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Signs, banners and flags are prohibited if they could compromise safety or disrupt the event, and poles and sticks are not allowed.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    Small flags are welcome unless the teams or management say otherwise. Flags on poles of any hard material, or larger than 11 x 17 inches, are not permitted.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterNot allowed

    No flags are permitted unless management or event officials say otherwise. Flags are on the prohibited list.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags. Signs on poles are prohibited.

    Kia Center policies and procedures page, checked

  • Kohl CenterNot allowed

    Banners, flags and signs are on the prohibited list.

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

  • Lenovo CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags. Large banners, signs and sticks are on the prohibited list.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: nothing larger than 11 x 17 inches, and nothing on a pole or stick.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Lloyd Noble Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Mackey ArenaConditional

    Large signs, flags and banners are prohibited. The page gives no size limit.

    Purdue clear bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • Madison Square GardenNot allowed

    Flags are on the prohibited list.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterNot allowed

    Flags are not allowed.

    Rose Quarter venue guide (A-Z), checked

  • Moody CenterNot allowed

    Banners, flags, flag poles, signs and similar items are prohibited.

    Moody Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Moody ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    SMU Athletics bag policy page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Flags must be flame-retardant and hand-held, not displayed during play, and not on any pole or stick of hard material. Not all concerts allow flags.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Nationwide Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Pauley PavilionNot allowed

    Banners, signs, flags, poles and sticks are prohibited.

    UCLA Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Paycom CenterConditional

    Flags and banners cannot be larger than 11 x 17 inches or affixed to a pole or stick of any hard material.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaNot allowed

    Flags or signs with poles are prohibited.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaNot stated

    The guide does not mention flags beyond the banner and sign rule.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    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.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaNot allowed

    Flags are on the prohibited items list.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaNot allowed

    Sticks and flagpoles are prohibited.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    Flags cannot exceed 11 x 17 inches or be attached to a pole or stick.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    The only flags permitted are San Jose Sharks flags and Bay Area Panthers flags bought at official stands in the building. Other themed flags may be allowed on theme nights, and poles are not allowed.

    SAP Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Schottenstein CenterConditional

    Banners, flags, posters and signs are not permitted for Ohio State athletic events and most special events.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeNot allowed

    Banners and flags are prohibited from being hung or fastened to railings or walls, and poles are prohibited.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Assembly Hall policies page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterConditional

    Flags are generally allowed on the same conditions as signs, and poles and sticks are prohibited.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Flags must be non-flammable, small enough for one guest to hold and must not block anyone's view. Poles and sticks are not allowed.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: nothing over 11 x 17 inches and nothing on a pole or stick of hard material.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    Flags cannot exceed 11 x 17 inches or be attached to a pole or stick.

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

  • T-Mobile CenterConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: no larger than 11 x 17 inches, no poles, sticks or dowels, and some shows allow none.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterNot allowed

    Flags are on the list of prohibited items.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Large banners, flags and signs are prohibited. No signs or banners with poles or sticks are permitted, and none can be hung anywhere in the arena.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Conditional

    For most events, large hand-held flags without poles are allowed if they do not block anyone's view. Flagpoles are prohibited, and some events ban flags of any size, which the pre-event emails say.

    The O2 arena help centre guide, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Flags follow the sign rule: up to 11 x 17 inches, not displayed during play, and poles to display them are prohibited.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    Flags larger than 11 x 17 inches, or attached to poles of any size, are prohibited.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    Flags up to 8.5 x 11 inches are allowed. Flags attached to poles or sticks are not, and security can remove any flag it judges inappropriate.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention flags.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Flags are welcome under the sign rule: no larger than 11 x 17 inches, no sticks or poles, and made of cloth, paper or paperboard.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

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Questions about flags at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 58 state a rule for flags, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Madison Square Garden, Kaseya Center, Crypto.com Arena, Target Center, Delta Center, Moda Center, Rocket Arena and Scotiabank Saddledome and 12 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.

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