Event Security & Clear Bags
In order to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following safety and security measures are implemented at Gas South District®.
We have instituted a clear bag policy to provide the most effective, contactless screening possible. All guests will be required to have their bags checked and pass through a metal detector. Metal detectors are an effective method for Event Security to safely screen guests and prevent prohibited items from entering the building. In order to increase the efficiency of these machines, guests are asked to keep the following guidelines in mind when attending an event:
- Arrive early in preparation for additional security measures
- Limit the number of personal items brought into the venue in order to expedite the screening process
- Once in the screening area:
- Make sure you have your ticket in hand or Ticketmaster (web or mobile) open to your tickets.
- Prepare for a clear bag check by Event Security. If you have a diaper bag or medical bag, follow appropriate signage to the proper screening area.
- Place your cell phone, camera and purse on the screening table and prepare to walk through the metal detector.
- Guests will be subject to a secondary screening process if the alarm sounds when passing through the walk-through metal detector
- An alternative security screening is available to guests who are: expectant mothers, wheelchair-bound or have a medical condition
Frequently Asked Questions
What can guests expect upon entry?
All guests who are able to be screened will prepare to walk through a metal detector prior to entering the venue. All permitted bags will be searched by security personnel.
If an alarm sounds, the patron will be subject to a secondary screening process which may slow entry into the venue.
There are alternative screenings for expectant mothers, wheelchair-bound patrons or have a medical condition.
What if I have a medical condition?
If you are an expectant mother, wheelchair-bound or it is medically necessary to refuse the metal detector screening, an alternative security screening option is available. Please alert security personnel when you arrive.
Can I refuse to be screened by security personnel?
No.
All guests entering the venue must either walk through the metal detector, be screened by a metal detection wand or be screened by security personnel otherwise entry will be refused.
If you are an expectant mother, wheelchair-bound or it is medically necessary to refuse the metal detector screening, an alternative security screening option is available. Please alert security personnel when you arrive.
Do I need to remove my belt, shoes, and jacket?
Guests will not have to remove their belts, shoes and/or jackets. The metal detectors are state-of-the-art and can detect through everyday clothing.
What should guests do with prohibited items?
Please leave all prohibited items at home.
Arena Event Safety
Prohibited Items
The following items/actions are prohibited at Gas South District®:
- Weapons of any kind
- Backpacks
- Bags, briefcases, or purses
- Binoculars (Varies by show based on the use of laser lights)
- Electronic devices larger than a cell phone (e.g. laptops, iPads or other tablets)
- Cameras with detachable lenses (As a general rule, if a camera cannot fit in your pocket, please refrain from bringing it.)
- Video cameras, including GoPro cameras and audio recording devices
- Selfie-sticks
- Signs on sticks or oversized signs (no larger than 8 1/2" x 11")
- Coolers or outside food/beverage
- Smoking of any kind, including but not limited to tobacco, vapor or e-cigarettes
- Illegal drugs
- Laser pointers
- Mace or pepper spray
- Spiked or studded jewelry
- Apparel with explicit wording or pictures
- Crowd Surfing
- Hoverboards
- Balloons
- Stickers
- Umbrellas over 24" long (may be checked at Guest Services)
- Strollers (may be checked at Guest Services)
- Animals*
*Service animals are permitted.
Gas South District management reserves the right to prohibit any item, including items not listed above, from entering the premises based on any specific show requirements.
Special Permitted Items
- Medication
- Diaper bags or other infant/toddler needs
- Service animals
Event Notices
Additionally, the following items may occur at the events:
- Secondary bag searches may be conducted on-site
- Children over the age of 24 months require a ticket (unless noted on the event page)
- Strobe lights, haze and pyrotechnics may be used during events
For more information about a specific event, please visit the Events & Tickets page.