Venue guide

Colonial Life Arena

Colonial Life Arena is an arena in Columbia, SC.

Venue info

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

Bag policy

Checked Aug 20, 2026

The Colonial Life Arena enforces a clear bag policy allowing clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". All bags are subject to search upon arrival.

Allowed

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"

Not allowed

  • Purses larger than a clutch bag
  • Briefcases
  • Computer bags
  • Diaper bags
  • Binocular cases
  • Luggage of any kind
  • Camera bags
  • Backpacks, cinch/drawstring bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, & vape pens
  • Umbrellas exceeding 23 inches in length
  • Standard strollers and collapsible strollers
  • Laser pointers
  • Bull horns and noisemakers
  • Confetti
  • Pom Poms
  • Fireworks, firearms or weapons of any kind
  • Framed backpacks
  • Glass bottles, aluminum cans or empty bottles of any kind
  • Banner size posters
  • Ice chests (coolers) or thermos containers
  • Distribution of leaflets and brochures
  • Aerosol cans
  • Skateboards or roller blades
  • Stools, folding chairs, stadium seatbacks or seats with armrests
  • Water Bottles or Mugs
  • Animals (unless certified for the disabled)
  • Beach balls and other inflatable items
  • Balloons (including helium)
  • Professional Cameras/Extended Lenses/Professional Photography Equipment
  • Tipods (including uni-pods)
  • Selfie Sticks
  • Laptops
  • Tablets (except for Gamecock Athletic Events)
  • Video cameras
  • Face masks or ski masks (except for earloop face masks intended for health safety)

Entrances and doors

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Guest Services Center is located in the lobby near the main entrance and is open from the time doors open until the end of the event. If you have any questions at Colonial Life Arena, please speak with an usher, staff member, or visit the Guests Services Center - located in the front atrium near the main entry doors or on the main concourse behind Section 101.

Parking

Checked Aug 20, 2026

There are numerous parking options available around the Colonial Life Arena, including areas throughout USC, the City, and The Vista. Prices and payment methods are determined by lot owners and can change without notice.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 21, 2026

Guests needing accessible accommodations can be dropped off near the Lincoln Street entrance at Lincoln and College Streets.

Accessibility

Checked Aug 20, 2026

A variety of accommodations including accessible seating, visual & hearing impaired services, and wheelchair accessible areas are available.

Food and drink

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Outside food and beverages are prohibited inside the Colonial Life Arena. The venue enforces a strict no re-entry policy and is a non-smoking and non-vaping facility.

Re-entry

Checked Oct 22, 2026

Colonial Life Arena has a no re-entry policy. Once you exit during an event, you need to buy a new ticket to get back in.

Tickets and will call

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Will Call is located at the Prisma Health Box Office inside Colonial Life Arena. In-person at the Prisma Health Box Office: Tuesdays (9 AM - 4 PM) and Fridays (11 AM - 4 PM)

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