Know Before You Go
Welcome! Here is what you can expect when visiting us:
Bag Policy:
CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand) will be allowed and do not need to be clear. Larger and other types of bags are prohibited.
There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags. For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
Concessions:
Concessions do not accept cash. Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted.
Please be advised, outside food and beverages are prohibited.
Parking:
MVP Arena Parking Garage is located behind and attached to MVP Arena. It can be accessed from either Beaver St. or Market St. Use street number 100 for GPS.
For events, rates generally vary $10-$20 per vehicle (6'6" clearance). Visit your event page closer to the show date for event specific pricing. Cash and cards are accepted methods of payment. Rates charged at surrounding garages and lots may differ and are not controlled by MVP Arena.
If parking in MVP Arena Parking Garage, use the arena entrance located on level 3.
For additional parking options near MVP Arena, please visit Park Albany
Stroller Policy:
Guests are strongly encouraged to not bring strollers. If you must bring one, please be advised there will be designated stroller parking areas located just before reaching the security checkpoint. You will not be able to bring your stroller past the checkpoint or into the seating area of the arena.
Prohibited Items:
The following items, including but not limited to, are prohibited:
- outside food and beverage
- professional cameras
- video/audio recorders including GoPro and stick style HD cameras
- weapons of any kind
- backpacks
- glass items
- lasers and glow sticks
- fireworks
- laser pens, glow sticks
- banners on poles
- selfie sticks
- umbrellas
- poster tubes
Click here to read additional standard security procedures
Box Office Hours:
Standard Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. The Box Office is open later and on weekends if there is a ticketed event taking place. Please visit our Box Office Hours page for upcoming special hours.
Event Specific Information:
We encourage you to visit the event page for the show you are attending. The most detailed information will be found there. If the information you are looking for is not there (such as event parking rate or door times) we recommend checking back closer to show date.