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The Petersen Events CenterHilary DuffThe Cathedral of LearningBob DylanPitt Men's BasketballExercise Facilities

Events Guest Safety and Prohibited Items

The Petersen Events Center is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for our guests. Our staff will proactively intervene to support an environment where guests can enjoy the sporting event or entertainment experience free from the following behaviors:

  • Foul/abusive language or obscene gestures
  • Intoxication or other signs of impairment related to alcohol consumption
  • Displays of affection not appropriate in a public, family setting
  • Obscene or indecent clothing
  • Any disruption to the progress of the game by guest’s actions or unauthorized persons in restricted areas
  • Guests seated in a location other than their ticketed seat

In response to the need for heightened security procedures, the Petersen Events Center has implemented the following policies to ensure a safe, enjoyable event experience for all guests.

Entering Petersen Events Center

  • All jackets and bags will be searched upon entry. Purses, diaper bags, and other small personal bags are allowed, but will be inspected at all gate entrances.
  • No large bags or boxes are allowed in the building.

In addition, the follow items are not permitted inside the Petersen Events Center:

  • Food or beverage
  • Cans, bottles, coolers, or other similar containers
  • Video cameras or audio recorders
  • Air horns or noisemakers
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Spiked or studded jewelry and belts
Petersen Events Center management reserves the right to make the final determination on prohibited items. In the event that the prohibited items are revealed in a search, guests will be asked to dispose of the items or return them to their cars before re-entering the building.