Now every fan that walks through the Rupp Arena doors will have to pass through a metal detector first. For women, they’ll have to bring a small handbag. Bags can not be larger than 12” x 6” x 12”. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
The items you can and can not bring into Rupp Arena include:
- All illegal substances (tobacco products and electronic cigarettes are permitted in the designated smoking area outside of the arena)
- Artificial noisemakers, irritants and laser pointers
- Backpacks
- Banners
- Beach balls
- Cameras with detachable lenses
- Computers
- Fireworks
- Frisbees
- Glass, aluminum containers, ice chests and flasks
- Inflatables
- Mace
- Outside food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages
- Poles, extensions or selfie sticks
- Signs larger than 24 inches by 24 inches
- Unmanned aircrafts
- Video or audio recorders
- Weapons
What you can bring into Rupp Arena:
- Cameras – no detachable lenses
- Service animals –as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Personal chairbacks – maximum width 18 inches and cannot have any hard plastic or metal parts or attach to the bleachers in any way
- Strollers – small collapsible style