With NC State football season coming up, most fans need a reminder of what can be brought into Carter-Finley Stadium. The clear bag policy, implemented in 2016 by NC State Athletics, is still in effect, and just recently another popular sports venue adopted the same idea.

PNC Arena, most famous as the home for the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State men’s basketball team, will implement a “clear bag policy” effective Sept. 18, the first preseason game for the Hurricanes.

Clear bags are meant to make the security line quicker by reducing search times.  It will also improve security since dangerous objects will be more difficult to hide.

“It doesn’t matter what event you’re coming to,” President and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes Don Waddell told WRAL. “[We want you to] just feel you’re being watched out for.” 

Starting Sept. 18, clear bags will be required for all events at PNC, including hockey games, basketball games, concerts and other events. These bags must be less than 30 inches around (12 x 12 x 6).

There are a few exceptions to the rules.  For example, medical bags will be reviewed on a case by case basis.  Diaper bags will also be allowed if the child is present.

You may also use a small purse or clutch bag that does not have to be clear but these bags can’t exceed 6.5 inches x 4.5 inches.

With this new rule change, many items are now prohibited.  Binocular cases, backpacks, camera cases, cinch bags, tote bags, large purses and other non-clear bags are not allowed.  This includes tinted bags; they must be absolutely clear.

Clear bags will be sold at PNC Arena and are of no charge to season ticket holders for the Carolina Hurricanes.  They can be bought at other retailers as long as they fit the guidelines.

“It doesn’t matter what time your show starts, 80% of your people show up 15 minutes before it starts,” Waddell said. “We think this will help with ingress, getting people inside the building.”