Venue guide · Fayetteville, AR

Bud Walton Arena

Bag policy, entry, parking, rideshare, and accessibility at Bud Walton Arena. From official sources, dated.

Bag policy

Checked Sep 23, 2026

Each ticketed fan may bring one approved clear bag and/or one small clutch; all bags are screened. Medical supplies are allowed after inspection, and childcare items must be carried in an approved clear bag.

Allowed

  • One approved clear bag
  • One small clutch
  • Inspected medical-supply bags

Not allowed

  • Bags that do not meet the clear-bag rules
  • Camera bags
  • Outside food or beverages

Entrances and doors

Checked Sep 23, 2026

Doors open 90 minutes before men’s basketball games and 60 minutes before women’s basketball games. Public entrances are on the north, west, and south sides; the east entrance serves men’s basketball students.

Parking

Checked Sep 23, 2026

ADA parking for men’s basketball is in Lot 56 with service by the Bud Walton Express; women’s basketball ADA spaces are available in all lots first come, first served. Bus parking is at Baum-Walker Stadium, about one mile south, without a public shuttle.

Rideshare

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The venue has not published specific rideshare guidance on its official venue or guest-information pages.

Accessibility

Checked Sep 23, 2026

State-issued ADA permits are required for designated accessible parking. Elevators serve the floor, ground, and concourse levels at the south and east entrances.

Food and drink

Checked Sep 23, 2026

Levy operates concession stands throughout the arena with classic and locally inspired food. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Not allowed

  • Outside food
  • Outside beverages

Re-entry

Checked Sep 23, 2026

Once a guest leaves the arena, re-entry is not permitted at any gate.

Tickets and will call

Checked Sep 23, 2026

The venue has not published specific ticket-pickup or will-call guidance on its official venue or guest-information pages.

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