Temple University Athletics

Bag Policy


LIACOURAS CENTER BAG POLICY
All fans in attendance may be subjected to increased security measures when entering the arena. The following policy will limit the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums. This policy will apply to all Temple Basketball games.

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FAQ's
Why did Temple University and Liacouras Center adopt Clear Bag Policy?
As unfortunate as it is to say, we live in uncertain times. Our leadership team reviews the public safety and arena security policies every year in order to find new ways of improving.  The Liacouras Center strongly believes that the implementation of this policy will enhance public safety and make arena access more efficient by limiting the size and style of bags carried into the arena. 

Are other events and stadiums limiting bags as well?
Yes. In 2013, the National Football league instituted a league wide clear bag policy and since then other leagues and venues from across the country are following suit. By utilizing the same policy used for Temple Football games at Lincoln Financial Field, we feel this will go a long way to providing a secure environment and improve the overall fan experience. The safety of our customers is paramount.

How does the policy improve public safety?
The clear bag policy allows for our security and event staff to be more efficient by allowing quick and easy bag searches and greatly reduces faulty bag searches; allowing fans to move through our security check points much faster. A standard size bag eliminates the need for bag templates to check bag sizes.  There will be less time spent standing in lines at the arena gates and fans will be able to be in their seats well before tipoff. Fans also will enjoy an improved sense of safety. The clear bag policy also supports the Department of Homeland Security’s "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.

Are all purses prohibited?
No. Unlike some event venues, we are not banning all bags. Small clutch purses, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted along with either the 12? by 6? by 12? clear tote bag or the one-gallon freezer bag. We encourage fans not to bring any bags, but have created a policy that balances fan needs with improved public safety and convenience. 

Do I have to put everything I’m carrying into the permissible bags?
No. We are limiting only the type of bags carried into the arena, not items that you normally bring to a game. Therefore, you can carry in your pockets or jacket keys, makeup, feminine products, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards, etc., if you choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch. And you can carry binoculars and/or camera around your neck or in your hands without the case. You can use the clear bag and clutch to carry other items. You will continue to have the flexibility to bring a wide variety of approved items into the stadium. Every member of your family may carry in a permissible bag.

How many bags can each person bring into the stadium?
One large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or the 12? by 6? by 12? clear bag – plus a small clutch. The larger clear bag must be a standard 12? by 6? by 12? made of clear PVC vinyl and is easily searched. The one-gallon Ziploc bag is readily available, inexpensive and easily searched. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and also is easily searched.

Can fans carry cameras, binoculars, smart phones or tables separately from what they put in a clear bag?
Yes. Binoculars or a phone or camera can be carried into the arena so long as it is not in its own bag. This is not a restriction on items that fans are able to bring into the stadium. It is only a restriction on the type of container used to carry items.

Are seat cushions allowed to be carried into the arena?
No, they are not due to the large size and because the way seat cushions are constructed would allow them to be used to conceal a potential explosive device.

For more information on the Liacouras Center bag policy, click here.
 
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD BAG POLICY
All fans in attendance may be subjected to increased security measures when entering the stadium. Please plan to arrive earlier than normal for the game, as enhanced security measures may delay access to the stadium. Continuing this season, the following policy will limit the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums. This policy will apply to all Temple Football games as well, and can be found here.

FAQ's
Are all purses prohibited?
No. Unlike some event venues, we are not banning all bags. Small clutch purses, with or without a handle or strap, are permitted along with either the 12? by 6? by 12? clear tote bag or the one-gallon freezer bag. This should enable you to carry the same items you have in previous years and speed entry into the stadium for all fans because it will take less time to screen bags. Shorter lines means fewer hassles. We encourage fans not to bring any bags, but have created a policy that balances fan needs with improved public safety and convenience.

Do I have to put everything I’m carrying into the permissible bags?
No. We are limiting only the type of bags carried into the stadium, not items that you normally bring to a game. Therefore, you can carry in your pockets or jacket keys, makeup, feminine products, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards, etc., if you choose not to put them in a clear bag or clutch. And you can carry a blanket over your arms, and binoculars and/or camera around your neck or in your hands without the case. You can use the clear bag and clutch to carry other items. You will continue to have the flexibility to bring a wide variety of approved items into the stadium. Every member of your family may carry in a permissible bag.

What about diaper bags?
Diapers can be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, would be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the stadium. That is a quite a bit of storage capacity.

If I have special medical equipment I need to have with me at all times, where do I put that?
An exception will be made for medical necessary items after proper inspection at a specified stadium gate designated for this purpose.

Will this policy affect the ability of fans to tailgate?
No. Fans will be able to enjoy tailgating activities in the parking lots and do so with greater safety and knowledge that entry into the stadium will be smoother and faster.

For more information on the Lincoln Financial Field bag policy, click here.