Oakland Arena
Please note all items may not be listed, and will be at the discretion of law enforcement or security at the entry gates.
The operation of drones, unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft anywhere on, around or over the premises is strictly prohibited without the advanced written consent of Oakland Arena & Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Violators may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.
Prohibited Items
- Weapons Of Any Kind Including Sharp Objects
- Bags Larger Than 14"x14"x6"
- Backpacks Of Any Size
- Bats And Clubs
- Outside Food Or Beverages, Including Liquids Of Any Kind
- Hard-sided Containers, Including Bottles, Cans, Flasks, Coolers And Thermoses
- Aerosol Cans
- Illegal Drugs
- Any Size Pole Or Stick Including Selfie Sticks
- Bats Or Clubs
- Selfie Sticks Or Similar Devices
- Tripods
- Fireworks
- Frisbees
- Drones
- Artificial Noisemakers
- Projectiles, Including Inflatable Balls, Basketballs, Footballs And Frisbees
- Still Cameras With Lenses Longer Than 3" (While Extended)
- Video Cameras
- Strollers
- Laptop Computers
- Laser Pointers
- Large Radios
- Portable Chairs
- Alkaline Batteries/Battery Packs
- Scooters, Strollers, Bicycles, Rollerskates and Skateboards
- Seat Cushions
- Non-service Animals
- Inappropriate Attire Or Signage
- Laser lights
- Large Banners Or Flags
- Balloons And Inflatables
- Mace Or Pepper Spray
- Any Item Deemed By Management To Be Dangerous, Inappropriate Or Disruptive To Other Fans Enjoyment Of The Event
Items left at the gates will be discarded. Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum are not responsible for abandoned items.
Permitted Items
(All Items Are Subject To Search)
- Bags Smaller Than 14"x14"x6"
- Tablet Computers
- Empty Soft Plastic Bottles
- Still Cameras With Lenses Shorter Than 3" And Camera Cases (Camera Policy May Vary By Event)
- Medical Supplies
- Binoculars And Binocular Cases
All Persons Are Subject To Search.
Bag Check Update
Bag Check is not open for events at Oakland Arena.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
For the safety and security of our guests, the following items are not permitted into Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Please note all items may not be listed, and will be at the discretion of law enforcement or security at the entry gates.
The operation of drones, unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft anywhere on, around or over the premises is strictly prohibited without the advanced written consent of Oakland Arena & Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Violators may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.
Prohibited Items (Non-A's Event)
- Weapons Of Any Kind
- All Non-A's Events (unless otherwise noted):
- Bags larger than 14x14x6. The bag does not have to be clear.
- Backpacks of any kind
- Outside Food and Beverages Including Liquids Of Any Kind
- Hard-sided Containers Including, Bottles, Cans, Flasks, Coolers And Thermoses
- Illegal Drugs
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Any Size Pole Or Stick
- Selfie Sticks Or Similar Devices
- Umbrellas
- Fireworks
- Artificial Noisemakers
- Pepper Spray
- Projectiles, Including Inflatable Balls And Frisbees
- Still Cameras With Lenses Longer Than 3"
- Video Cameras
- Laptop Computers
- Laser Pointers
- Large Radios
- Mace Or Pepper Spray
- Portable Chairs
- Scooters, Strollers, Bicycles, Hoverboards, Rollerskates And Skateboards
- Seat Cushions
- Non-service Animals
- Inappropriate Attire Or Signage
- Any Item Deemed By Management To Be Dangerous, Inappropriate Or Disruptive Other Fans’ Enjoyment Of The Game
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum does not store prohibited items. Items left at the gates will be discarded. Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is not responsible for abandoned items.
Permitted Items (Non-A's Event)
All Items Are Subject To Search
- (For Non A's events) Bags smaller than 14x14x6. The bag does not have to be clear.
- Tablet Computers
- Still Cameras With Lenses Shorter Than 6 Inches
- Medical Supplies
- Service Animals
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- Rain Ponchos
All persons and items are subject to search. All items brought into the stadium are subject to search.
Refusal of any guest to cooperate will result in non-admittance into Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Management is not responsible for items left behind at the gate or items lost, stolen or damaged.
Athletics Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from entering the Coliseum during Oakland Athletics games:
- Bags larger than 16" x 16" x 8"
- Hard coolers of any size
- Cans, glass containers, aerosol cans, alcoholic beverages, or lawn furniture
- Brooms, sticks, selfie sticks, tripods, or poles (guests may bring whisk brooms (not exceeding four feet in height) on days that the A's are going for a "sweep")
- Laser pointers or similar items - anyone observed using a laser pointer or similar device will be ejected, and the device will be confiscated and not returned
- Bubble liquids, bubble machines, or light sticks
- Portable Chairs
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
- Weapons, Firearms, Knives, Tasers, mace, pepper spray, or any sharp objects including pocket/utility knives of any size and off-duty officers weapons
- Any item deemed by management to be dangerous, inappropriate or disruptive to other fans' enjoyment of the game is considered prohibited.
Re-entry Guidelines
- The A's do not offer Exit/Re-entry privileges from the stadium. Once a guest has exited the stadium, the ticket will not be valid for entry again.
- All local municipal codes and ordinances apply at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum regarding prohibited activities in the parking lot and inside the coliseum.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum does not store prohibited items. Items surrendered at the gates will not be returned. The OACCA and the Oakland Athletics are not responsible for abandoned items.
Athletics Permitted Items
The following items are permitted in the Coliseum with the following restrictions:
- Bags brought into the coliseum may not be larger than 16" x 16" x 8". All bags, including backpacks and purses, are subject to search.
- Baseball bats for autographs are permitted before the start of the game only. Once the batting cage is pulled (45 minutes before the game), all bats must be checked in at the Security Office at Section 126 for pick up after the game. Management reserves the right to remove any bats from the stadium at any time deemed necessary.
- Signs and banners may be displayed at games as long as:
-- They do not obstruct the sight line of another guest
-- They are not larger than 3' tall x 6' wide
-- They are not in the field of play.
-- They do not cover up any existing signage.
-- They are not commercial in nature.
-- They do not contain obscene or inflammatory language
-- They are not paraded around the stadium. - Food (in non-glass containers)
- Hand Sanitizer, Make-up, Lotion and Sunscreen (in non-glass or aerosol containers)
- Laptops and tablets
- Noisemakers (exceptions include compressed air-horns and whistles)
- Factory sealed non-alcoholic beverages under 1 liter in size
- Seat cushions
- Service Animals
- Strollers - must be folded and placed under seats
- Video cameras and GoPro-style cameras for non-commercial use
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Management reserves the right to remove any signs or banners at any time. Each banner and sign must comply with our Guest Code of Conduct.
Bag Check Update
Bag Check is not open for events at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum