Navigation

What’s the bag policy at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix?

Whether you're going to a concert or a sporting event, here's what you need to know.
Image: A basketball arena.
Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. Benjamin Leatherman
Share this:
Carbonatix Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Carbonatix

Footprint Center hosts much more than Phoenix Mercury and Phoenix Suns games. In just the next couple of weeks, the arena will play host to concerts such as Sabrina Carpenter on Wednesday, Mariah Carey on Friday and Usher on Nov. 23 and 24.

If you're headed to any event at Footprint Center, here's what you need to know about the bag policy and what you can and can't bring to the venue.

What is the bag policy at Footprint Center?

According to the stadium website, guests with any bag larger than 4″ x 6″ are required to be screened through the X-ray machines. Guests with no bags or clutches smaller than 4″ x 6″ can use the express entry lanes.

Standard backpacks are not permitted inside the arena.  Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses and diaper bags that have the appearance of a standard backpack and media backpacks are allowed as long as they meet the NBA bag-size requirements of 14” x 14” x 6”. 

What items are prohibited at Footprint Center?

  • Banners must be flame-retardant, hand-held, and not cause disturbance to other guest.
  • Bottles, cans and coolers (sealed water bottles permitted but may be prohibited for select events. Children's items such as baby bottles, formula, etc. will be allowed
  • Professional cameras, video and recording devices, including Go Pros & Google glasses.
  • Fireworks
  • Illegal substances
  • Any item an arena deems, in its discretion, to be dangerous.
  • Laser pointers
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Whistles, horns, foghorns, airhorns, plastic horns (such as vuvuzelas and didgeridoos) or other noise makers
  • Weapons of any kind, including knives of any size and mace/pepper spray
  • Computers and laptops.
  • Tablets that are 8” or smaller are allowed for sporting events, but prohibited during concerts/events.
  • Halloween-style masks cannot be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in a seat
  • Selfie sticks
  • Drones
  • Offensive clothing or masks