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Can You Bring a Sign or Banner Into Arenas? Venue Rules

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for signs and banners, 58 allow them with limits, 13 ban them and 13 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
71
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat signs and banners

Allowed with limits: United Center, Toyota Center, Fiserv Forum, T-Mobile Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena, State Farm Arena, Little Caesars Arena and Target Center and 44 more.

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, Kaseya Center, Delta Center, Canada Life Centre, Pauley Pavilion, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Moody Center, Dean Smith Center, KFC Yum! Center, Lloyd Noble Center, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kohl Center.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Allstate Arena, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, KeyBank Center, Nationwide Arena, Allen Fieldhouse, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Hilton Coliseum, Petersen Events Center, Matthew Knight Arena, WVU Coliseum and Breslin Center. 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 signs and banners 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.

Sign or banner

  • ACL Live at the Moody TheaterNot stated

    The pages do not set a sign size. Banners are on the prohibited list.

    ACL Live FAQ page, checked

  • Allen FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Kansas Athletics prohibited items page, checked

  • Allstate ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Chicago Wolves A-Z guide for Allstate Arena, checked

  • Amerant Bank ArenaConditional

    Signs larger than 2 x 2 feet, signs with posts or poles, and signs that block views are prohibited.

    Amerant Bank Arena security policies page, checked

  • American Airlines CenterConditional

    Small signs are welcome with a limit of 11 x 17 inches for Mavericks and Wings games, 22 x 28 inches for Stars games and 8.5 x 11 inches for other events. They cannot be on a stick or pole, commercial, offensive or block others' views.

    American Airlines Center arena FAQ page, checked

  • Ball ArenaConditional

    Signs, posters and banners cannot be larger than 22 x 28 inches or attached to a stick, pole or holding device. Concerts and special events can set their own limits.

    Ball Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • Barclays CenterConditional

    Signs, flags and banners larger than 11 x 17 inches are prohibited, and so are any attached to poles or made of wood, metal, plastic or other hard material. They can also be banned by the production or if not related to the event.

    Barclays Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Bell CentreConditional

    Flags, banners or posters that might obstruct another audience member's view are forbidden, and so are signs or garments with offensive, obscene or derogatory messages.

    Bell Centre security page, checked

  • Benchmark International ArenaConditional

    Regular poster size signs or smaller are permitted. Large banners, signs on poles or sticks of any kind and signs with inappropriate language are not.

    Benchmark International Arena guide, checked

  • Bramlage ColiseumConditional

    Banners and pep signs are allowed if they are hand-held, of reasonable size, fit under the seat and do not block views. Anything with profanity is confiscated.

    Bramlage Coliseum A-Z guide, checked

  • Breslin CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Breslin Center bag policy announcement, checked

  • Bridgestone ArenaConditional

    Hand-held signs no larger than 2 x 3 feet are permitted if they are not obscene or profane. Banners and flags cannot be hung or fastened in the arena, and poles and sticks are prohibited.

    Bridgestone Arena bag policy page, checked

  • Cameron Indoor StadiumNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Duke entry screening and clear bag policy page, checked

  • Canada Life CentreNot allowed

    Signs or banners are on the list of items that are not permitted.

    Canada Life Centre fan guide, checked

  • Canadian Tire CentreConditional

    Banners and signs are allowed at Senators games if they do not interfere with the game, cover advertising or attach to the building. They are not permitted for non-Senators events, and flagpoles and sticks are prohibited.

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

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    Small signs, posters and flags are welcome unless the teams or event management say otherwise. Banners are not allowed, and signs must be paper, fabric or poster board and must not block sponsor or building signage.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Carver-Hawkeye ArenaNot allowed

    Banners and signs are on the prohibited list.

    Carver-Hawkeye Arena information page, checked

  • Chase CenterConditional

    Small signs and banners are welcome if they relate to the event, are no larger than 11 x 17 inches, have no stick or pole, and do not block anyone's view.

    Chase Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Climate Pledge ArenaConditional

    Signs, banners and posters are welcome for events that allow them. They cannot exceed 24 x 36 inches, be on a stick or pole, or be commercial, derogatory or obscene.

    Climate Pledge Arena arena guide, checked

  • Colonial Life ArenaConditional

    Unauthorized banners and posters are on the prohibited list.

    South Carolina basketball gameday information page, checked

  • Crisler CenterConditional

    Handheld posters and signs without profane or abusive language are allowed if they do not block another guest's view. Poles and sticks must not be affixed to any part of the venue.

    Crisler Center safety guide, checked

  • Crypto.com ArenaConditional

    Small signs related to the event are welcome. They cannot be on a stick or pole, cannot be bigger than 11 x 17 inches, and cannot block sponsor signage or other fans' view. Teams or event officials can set other rules.

    Crypto.com Arena general information and FAQ page, checked

  • Dean Smith CenterNot allowed

    Banners and signs are on the prohibited list.

    Smith Center entry policies page, checked

  • Delta CenterNot allowed

    Banners, flags, posters and signs are not permitted inside the arena unless the team, event or arena management says otherwise. Signs with offensive content or larger than 11 x 17 inches are prohibited in any case.

    Utah Jazz know before you go page, checked

  • Dickies ArenaConditional

    Signs, flags and banners over 11 x 17 inches or attached to a pole or stick are prohibited. Signs must be relevant to the event and not offensive.

    Dickies Arena A-Z guest guide, checked

  • Enterprise CenterConditional

    Small signs, banners, posters and flags are welcome unless the teams or management say otherwise. Sticks, including those on pennants or flags, are prohibited.

    Enterprise Center arena policies A-Z guide, checked

  • FedExForumConditional

    Banners, sticks and poles are prohibited. Some events allow small signs, flags and posters, but all signs must be approved for the event and cannot be offensive, derogatory, political or commercial or block views.

    FedExForum know before you go page, checked

  • Fiserv ForumConditional

    Banners, flags and signs larger than 11 x 17 inches are not permitted, and ones over the size may be confiscated. Poles, sticks and dowels are prohibited, and nothing can be stuck to a surface or block a view.

    Fiserv Forum A-Z guide, checked

  • Frost Bank CenterConditional

    Handheld signs may not exceed 11 x 17 inches, and banners or signs on poles or sticks of any hard material are not allowed. Signs cannot be displayed during play at a sporting event.

    Frost Bank Center bag policy page, checked

  • Gainbridge FieldhouseConditional

    Small signs, banners and posters are welcome unless the teams or building management say otherwise. Signs, flags and banners larger than 11 x 17 inches or on a pole are prohibited, and so are signs with obscene or offensive content.

    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

    Banners, signs and flags must be hand-held, cannot block others' views and cannot be on a pole or hang from facades.

    Oregon State clear bag policy page, checked

  • Golden 1 CenterConditional

    Signs, flags, banners and posters may not be larger than 11 x 17 inches or attached to a pole or stick of wood, metal, plastic or any other hard material. Explicit or derogatory signs are not allowed.

    Golden 1 Center prohibited items page, checked

  • Grand Casino ArenaConditional

    Banners and signs no larger than 2.5 x 2.5 feet, with no sticks or poles and no offensive language, are allowed. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere in the arena.

    Grand Casino Arena venue policies page, checked

  • Hilton ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Hilton Coliseum gameday policies page, checked

  • Hinkle FieldhouseNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Hinkle Fieldhouse fan guide, checked

  • Honda CenterConditional

    Signs are allowed if they are not derogatory or obscene, do not block views and are not attached to a pole of any kind. Content must be event related, and the general size limit is 26 x 30 inches.

    Honda Center know before you go page, checked

  • Intuit DomeConditional

    Small signs, banners, posters and flags are welcome unless the teams or management say otherwise. Banners and flags on poles of any hard material, or larger than 11 x 17 inches, are not permitted, and obscene messages are not allowed.

    Intuit Dome A-Z guide, checked

  • Kaseya CenterNot allowed

    No signs or banners are permitted unless management or event officials say otherwise. Banners or signs are also on the prohibited list.

    Kaseya Center A-Z guide, checked

  • KeyBank CenterNot stated

    The guide does not mention signs or banners.

    KeyBank Center arena guide, checked

  • KFC Yum! CenterNot allowed

    Banners are on the prohibited items list.

    KFC Yum! Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Kia CenterConditional

    Signs larger than 11 x 17 inches, signs on metal, plastic or wooden poles, and signs with indecent, derogatory, political or commercial content 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 CenterConditional

    Signs are permitted during Hurricanes and NC State games up to 3 x 2 feet, and they cannot block views, hang inside the arena or be vulgar or offensive. Concerts and family events prohibit signs unless the tour lifts that.

    Lenovo Center policies page, checked

  • Little Caesars ArenaConditional

    Signs and banners smaller than 11 x 17 inches are allowed if they are not on a pole or stick of hard material, are not paraded around, and do not block views or signage.

    Little Caesars Arena prohibited items and entry policies page, checked

  • Lloyd Noble CenterNot allowed

    Banners and signs are on the prohibited items list.

    Oklahoma bag and screening policies page, 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

    Signs and banners are on the prohibited list.

    Madison Square Garden FAQs page, checked

  • Matthew Knight ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Matthew Knight Arena general information page, checked

  • Moda CenterConditional

    Signs cannot be larger than 11 x 17 inches, blank, attached to anything or block others' views, and the content must relate directly to the event. Signs on poles or sticks 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 ColiseumConditional

    Event-related banners and signs are allowed if they are in good taste, are not permanently affixed and do not block anyone's view. Signs on sticks or poles are not allowed.

    Moody Coliseum stadium policies page, checked

  • Mortgage Matchup CenterConditional

    Signs must be flame-retardant, hand-held and not displayed during play. For Suns and Mercury games they cannot exceed 18 x 24 inches, and for concerts 8.5 x 11 inches, and not all concerts allow signs. They cannot be commercial, obscene or political.

    Mortgage Matchup Center policies and rules page, checked

  • Nationwide ArenaNot stated

    The guide does not give a sign rule. Sticks and poles are prohibited.

    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

    Signs cannot be larger than 11 x 17 inches or fixed to a pole or stick of wood, metal, plastic or other hard material. Signs with explicit or derogatory messages and political signs are restricted.

    Paycom Center security policies page, checked

  • Petersen Events CenterNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Pitt Athletics clear bag policy page, checked

  • Pinnacle Bank ArenaConditional

    Signs larger than 8.5 x 11 inches and flags or signs with poles are prohibited.

    Pinnacle Bank Arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • PPG Paints ArenaConditional

    Banners and signs are permitted for most events if they are in good taste. They cannot be hung or fastened anywhere or block views or signage, and commercial or objectionable ones are not allowed.

    PPG Paints Arena A to Z guide, checked

  • Prudential CenterConditional

    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.

    Prudential Center entry and bag policy page, checked

  • Rocket ArenaConditional

    Fans are encouraged to bring banners and signs, but unauthorized signs or banners must be returned to your vehicle. Signs with explicit or derogatory language are prohibited.

    Rocket Arena security policies page, checked

  • Rogers ArenaConditional

    Guests may display banners and signs if they are not attached to sticks or poles and do not carry politically motivated, religious or obscene messages.

    Rogers Arena frequently asked questions page, checked

  • Rogers PlaceConditional

    Signs, flags and banners cannot exceed 11 x 17 inches or be attached to a pole or stick. Signs must be relevant to the event and cannot be obscene or offensive.

    Rogers Place safety and security page, checked

  • Rupp ArenaConditional

    Signs larger than 24 x 24 inches are not permitted, and banners are on the list of items not permitted.

    UK Athletics men's basketball gameday page, checked

  • SAP CenterConditional

    Signs and banners must be event related, up to 20 x 30 inches, not on a pole or stick and not blocking views. Dry-erase boards, blank signs and signs with battery lights 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. Some events allow small signs that do not block other guests' view.

    Schottenstein Center A-Z guide, checked

  • Scotiabank ArenaConditional

    At sports events, posters and signs cannot be bigger than 22 x 28 inches, cannot be on a pole or stick, and cannot be commercial, political, negative or obscene. They are not allowed in NBA courtside seats. Concerts follow the tour.

    Scotiabank Arena FAQ page, checked

  • Scotiabank SaddledomeConditional

    Banners and flags cannot be hung or fastened to railings or walls. Small hand-held signs are allowed if they are event related, not distasteful, commercial or political, and not on sticks or poles.

    Scotiabank Saddledome A to Z guide, checked

  • Simon Skjodt Assembly HallNot allowed

    Banners and signs are on the prohibited items list.

    Assembly Hall policies page, checked

  • Smoothie King CenterConditional

    Banners, signs and flags are generally allowed if they are in good taste, do not block views or signage and are not a hazard. Commercial ones are not allowed without permission, and poles and sticks are prohibited.

    Smoothie King Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Spectrum CenterConditional

    Banners, flags and signs must be non-flammable, small enough for one guest to hold and must not block anyone's view. Poles and sticks are not allowed, and the arena can remove a sign for content or event reasons.

    Spectrum Center A-Z guide, checked

  • State Farm ArenaConditional

    Banners and signs larger than 11 x 17 inches are prohibited. Items on poles or sticks of hard material, items that block views, and commercial ones are not permitted either, and sign rules can vary by event.

    State Farm Arena prohibited items page, checked

  • T-Mobile ArenaConditional

    Signs, flags and banners cannot exceed 11 x 17 inches or be attached to a pole or stick. Signs must relate to the event and cannot be obscene or offensive.

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

  • T-Mobile CenterConditional

    Banners, flags and signs cannot exceed 11 x 17 inches, and some shows allow none. Poles, sticks and dowels are not permitted, and signs that block a view are removed.

    T-Mobile Center A to Z guide, checked

  • Target CenterConditional

    Posters and signs under 11 x 17 inches are generally allowed, pending tour or promoter approval. They must be handheld, not on sticks or poles, not lit, and not block anyone's view. Rules vary by event.

    Target Center arena policies and FAQ page, checked

  • TD GardenConditional

    Signs 11 x 14 inches or smaller that follow the Code of Conduct are allowed. Signs on poles or sticks are not, and some events ban signs altogether. Large banners, flags and signs are prohibited.

    TD Garden policies page, checked

  • The O2Conditional

    Banners and posters up to A3 size are allowed and checked at the entrance. Drapes and banners are not, nothing may be made of hard material such as wood, and no inflammatory or offensive wording.

    The O2 arena help centre guide, checked

  • Thompson-Boling ArenaNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    Food City Center building policies page, checked

  • Toyota CenterConditional

    Banners, signs and flags are allowed up to 11 x 17 inches. They cannot be displayed during play, hung or fastened anywhere, or be political, commercial or obscene. Poles are prohibited.

    Toyota Center A-Z guide, checked

  • UBS ArenaConditional

    Small signs, banners and posters are welcome unless the teams or event management say otherwise. Signs, flags and banners larger than 11 x 17 inches, or on poles or made of hard material, are prohibited.

    UBS Arena bag policy and prohibited items page, checked

  • United CenterConditional

    Signs and banners up to 8.5 x 11 inches are allowed. They cannot be on poles or sticks, cannot be hung, and cannot carry offensive or vulgar language.

    United Center FAQ page, checked

  • Williams ArenaConditional

    Banners or signs larger than 24 x 36 inches and offensive or profane signage are prohibited.

    Williams Arena gameday FAQ, checked

  • WVU ColiseumNot stated

    The pages do not mention signs.

    West Virginia clear bag and metal detectors page, checked

  • Xfinity Mobile ArenaConditional

    Signs, banners, posters and flags are welcome if they are no larger than 11 x 17 inches, not on a stick or pole, and made of cloth, paper or paperboard. They cannot be political, ideological or commercial, or block anyone's view.

    Xfinity Mobile Arena security policy page, checked

Flag

  • 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 signs and banners at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 71 state a rule for signs and banners, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Madison Square Garden, Kaseya Center, Delta Center, Canada Life Centre, Pauley Pavilion, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Moody Center and Dean Smith Center and 5 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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