Venue guide

BJCC Arena

BJCC Arena is an arena in Birmingham, AL.

Venue info

Checked against BJCC Arena’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.

Bag policy

Checked Aug 20, 2026

The BJCC Arena requires bags to be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12″x6″x12″. Non-clear bags must be smaller than 5″x7″ to be permitted.

Allowed

  • CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags not exceeding 12″x6″x12″
  • Non-clear bags smaller than 5″x7″

Not allowed

  • Aerosol cans
  • Balloons
  • Bandanas (if being used to obscure face)
  • Batons
  • Beach balls
  • Brass knuckles
  • Bullhorns / noisemakers
  • Chains
  • Confetti
  • Coolers, ice chests, or thermos containers
  • Costume masks
  • Drones
  • Explosives
  • Firearms (including law enforcement personnel not present in an official capacity)
  • Fireworks
  • Handcuffs
  • Inflatable items
  • Items too large to fit under a seat
  • Knives
  • Laptops
  • Laser pointers
  • Lighters
  • Martial arts instruments
  • Masks
  • Outside food and beverage
  • Pepper spray
  • Pets
  • Poles (including signs attached to poles)
  • Professional recording devices for photography, video or audio
  • Selfie sticks
  • Signs / Flags / Banners / Posters / Pamphlets
  • Skateboards or rollerblades
  • Sticks
  • Stickers
  • Stools or folder chairs
  • Strollers
  • Stun guns
  • Tear gas
  • Tripods / Monopods
  • Umbrellas (unless they fit inside the clear bag)
  • Vapes
  • Weapons
  • Water bottles (except clear, reusable water bottles in Protective Stadium)

Entrances and doors

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Gate times at Protective Stadium vary by event – UAB and UFL football gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and Legion FC gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff. East Exhibit Halls: Accessible entrances for the Exhibit Halls and Ballrooms are located on the ground level of the East Exhibit Hall.

Parking

Checked Aug 20, 2026

The BJCC offers over 14,500 cashless parking spaces within a 5-10 minute walk from the venue. Availability varies by event, so check your Know Before You Go email for details. ADA and Tesla charging options are available in some lots.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 19, 2026

For Legacy Arena rideshare pickup and drop-off, use parking lot P14 at 850 19th Street North.

Accessibility

Checked Aug 20, 2026

ADA and wheelchair-accessible seating is available throughout our venues and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com. Accessible entrances are located at the main Concert Hall entrance, off the BJCC Green, and at the 11th Avenue Parking entrance.

Food and drink

Checked Aug 20, 2026

The BJCC Arena is a cashless venue, accepting only credit/debit cards and digital payments for all concessions. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, ensuring guests purchase from the available options inside.

Re-entry

Checked Oct 22, 2026

You can't exit and re-enter using the same ticket. Every entry requires a valid ticket that has not been scanned.

Tickets and will call

Checked Aug 20, 2026

BJCC Concert Hall Ticket Office: Opens two (2) hours before the scheduled show time Protective Stadium Ticket Office: Opens two (2) hours before scheduled kickoff, except for UAB Blazers which opens four (4) hours before scheduled kickoff.

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