Gainbridge Fieldhouse Bag Policy

Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 08:20 am

Gainbridge Fieldhouse is home to the NBA Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever teams at 125 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse bag policy rule allows fans to bring clear and non-clear single-compartment bags that don’t exceed 6″ x 9″ x 1.5″ in size. Exceptions to this bag policy rule apply if fans need to bring in medical or diaper bags that are larger than 6″ x 9″ x 1.5″ into the arena.

 

Here is the complete Gainbridge Fieldhouse bag policy guide for your next basketball game or concert! I also share my bag recommendation on what to bring to the game. Finally, there is an affiliate link to Amazon on this page.

 

Approved Bags

While fans can bring non-clear bags into the venue, more and more places are adopting the clear bag policy rule. Therefore, consider purchasing a clear single-compartment bag for your next event. Below are the bags that can come into the arena with fans.

 

• A clear ziplock bag / one-gallon clear bag
• A clear single-compartment fanny pack
• Any ADA-specific bag
• A small clutch bag
• Single-compartment drawstring bags
• Diaper bags / Medical Bags / Parent bags / Childcare bags. As a note, these bags can be bigger than 6″ x 9″ x 1.5″.
• A clear single-compartment bag that does not exceed 6″ x 9″ x 1.5″

 

My Clear Bag Recommendation

I use the same clear bag to get into stadiums when I visit. It is below the size requirement of stadiums, so I have had no issues bringing it in. Below is my video recommending what clear bag to bring into stadiums.

 

 

How Does the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Security Team Review Bags?

NBA and WNBA fans arriving at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will undergo a metal detector screening at the entrance gate before entering the arena for their event. Fans with a bag with them will go through a bag review check by the security staff at the gate. The bag examination reviews the size of the bag and if it contains any prohibited items inside it. If there are no concerns with your bag or items inside of it, you will get it back to enter the stadium with.

 

What are the Prohibited Items that Fans Can’t Bring into the Indiana Pacers Venue?

Fans attending a basketball game or concert at Gainbridge Fieldhouse should know that certain things can’t come into the arena. Some items that can’t go into the arena with fans are below. Visit the official A-Z guide of the Indiana Pacers to get the complete list of prohibited items.

 

• Bags larger than 6″ x 9″ x 1.5″. However, there is an exception to this rule if you need to bring in a medical or diaper bag that exceeds this size.
• Non-compliant bags. Those bags include backpacks, hard-sided bags, coolers, duffle bags, and laptop bags.
• Drones
• Beach balls
• Glassware
• Laser pointers
• Noisemakers
• Outside food and drinks. However, fans bringing in medical or baby food can do so by putting that in a clear plastic bag for the bag inspection at the gate.
• Skateboards
• Weapons of any kind

 

Is There a Bag Check or Locker Storage Area at Gainbridge Fieldhouse?

If your bag can’t come into Gainbridge Fieldhouse with you for a game or event, you can bring it back to your car and leave it there. From there, you must get back in line to go through another security check line before scanning your ticket for access inside the arena.

 

If you don’t have a car to leave your bag in, see if a nearby hotel or bar can watch your stuff. Many hotels in the Market East District are within walking distance of the basketball arena. Most places charge a small fee to hold onto your bags while you are at the game.

 

Additional Helpful Links

Visit the Gainbrige Fieldhouse parking guide for more details.

 

Visit the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Food Guide to see what you can eat at the arena.