Rump Arena Changes Security Measures, Adds Metal Detectors

Most people are talking about Rupp Arena’s new scoreboard, but there are other changes that will affect your gameday experience even more.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

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