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

Of the 84 arenas we have verified for tripods, 64 ban them and 18 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
64
Last check
Oct 7, 2026

How the verified arenas treat tripods

Not allowed: Madison Square Garden, United Center, Allstate Arena, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena, TD Garden, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Barclays Center, Xfinity Mobile Arena, Ball Arena, Capital One Arena and State Farm Arena and 50 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Toyota Center, T-Mobile Center, Canadian Tire Centre, PPG Paints Arena, Benchmark International Arena, Allen Fieldhouse, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Rupp Arena, Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Schottenstein Center, Dean Smith Center, Mackey Arena, Thompson-Boling Arena and Bramlage Coliseum and 4 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 tripods 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.

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

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Questions about tripods at arenas

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 84 arenas we have verified, 64 state a rule for tripods, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Madison Square Garden, United Center, Allstate Arena, Fiserv Forum, Kaseya Center, Chase Center, Crypto.com Arena and TD Garden and 56 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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