Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered below, please call us at 316-440-9004 or email us at info@intrustbankarena.com.
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Below is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered below, please call us at 316-440-9004 or email us at info@intrustbankarena.com.
Please visit our Accessible Services Page for a complete list of services offered to guests with special needs.
Yes, INTRUST Bank Arena is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue. Sensory bags for guests with sensory needs are available at no cost by leaving an ID at our Guest Services desk. To ensure fans have a great guest experience, our Sensory Room located in the South Lobby near Entrance B, provides a dedicated space designed by medical professionals for those who may need a quieter and more secure environment.
To view our Social Story and learn more about our KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue, click here.
Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited in INTRUST Bank Arena with the exception of service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities. Service animals are welcome inside the venue, but must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. Service animals will rest in the seating area of the individual with a disability, rather than in the aisle. A guest whose service animal poses a threat to the safety of other INTRUST Bank Arena guests and employees may be asked to escort the animal off of the premises.
INTRUST Bank Arena is equipped with Listening Devices. Receivers are available for most events and are provided free of charge with a valid form of identification from the Guest Services Desk located in the South Lobby.
When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one ADA seat plus three guests. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats.
Parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Circle Drive at Waterman Street, Lot #2 and Lot #3. Entrance for either of these lots is St. Francis Street or Emporia Street. INTRUST Bank Arena has 24 ADA parking spaces; all spaces are first come, first served and cannot be reserved for event parking. There is a $5 fee for accessible parking.
The disabled identification card shall be available upon request if the guest with a disability is using any disabled parking privilege. If the disabled individual is not in the vehicle or the disabled individual does not have his or her ID card available upon request, the vehicle is not entitled to use the disabled parking privilege. The owner’s receipt of the application for TEMPORARY placard shall be carried by the person it is issued to when using accessible parking. (K.S.A. 8-1,125).
INTRUST Bank Arena offers sign language interpretation for guests with hearing impairments. Requests for this service must be made two weeks prior to the event and may be arranged through Guest Services. Also visit our Accessible Services Page.
Our Guest Services Info Desk provides complimentary wheelchair escorts to guests with special needs when requested. Escorts are available at any entry point or guests may make advance arrangements by contacting Guest Service.
Non-professional, non-flash still photography is permitted at most events (disposable, digital and cameras with no detachable or interchangeable lens). Please note; for some events, at the request of the artist/performer/team, cameras of any type may be prohibited. Video recording devices, audio recording devices, monopods, tripods, and cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses (professional photography equipment) are not permitted inside INTRUST Bank Arena at any time. Management reserves the right to deny any electronic devise at their discretion. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Audio, video or other recording devices are not allowed into the arena. These devices include, but are not limited to, video cameras/camcorders and audio recording devices. Any equipment not conforming to these rules must be removed from the premises.
INTRUST Bank Arena is located at:
500 E. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202
INTRUST Bank Arena is easily accessible from the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and the Jabara Airport. You will find directions to the arena on our Directions Page.
For information on hotel accommodations near or around INTRUST Bank Arena, please see the Hotels Nearby page.
Door opening times and times of entry at INTRUST Bank Arena will vary according to each event but typically range from 60 to 90 minutes prior to the start of an event. Please visit the event specific page on our website or call 316-440-9000 for door times for a specific event.
INTRUST Bank Arena does not allow outside food and beverage items into the venue during events. Glass bottles or metal cans are strictly prohibited. Guests will be asked to dispose of unauthorized items prior to entrance into the arena or return them to their vehicles. Guest Services will not check-in or store any food or beverage items. Guests with specific dietary needs due to medical conditions or religious requirements should contact Guest Services to discuss further food options or arrangements.
Beer and liquor are available for purchase by patrons 21 years of age and older. Guests are required to show proper identification and proof of age when purchasing alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales are discontinued approximately 45 minutes before the end of the event.
INTRUST Bank Arena and its food and beverage department have adopted an alcohol policy that is designed to protect guests and the community from alcohol-related incidents.
Guests are expected to obey all state and local laws governing the purchase, possession and consumption of alcohol. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. The following items are to be noted:
INTRUST Bank Arena offers a wide variety of food and beverage items for your enjoyment. You can visit our Concessions Page for a full list of available items.
Water/drinking fountains are located throughout INTRUST Bank Arena on all levels.
Yes, gluten free and vegeterian options are available at INTRUST Bank Arena concessions. View the menu and location the items can be found here.
Specific shows/events allow groups discounts at the permission of the event organizer. The number that is considered to be a group varies on a show by show basis. Please visit the Group Tickets tab on our website for additional information.
INTRUST Bank ATMs are located in the following areas:
For guests convenience, most concession stands, bars and merchandise stands accept all major credit cards including American Express.
Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited in INTRUST Bank Arena with the exception of service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities. Service animals are welcome inside the venue, but must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. Service animals will rest in the seating area of the individual with a disability, rather than in the aisle. A guest whose service animal poses a threat to the safety of others INTRUST Bank Arena guests and employees may be asked to escort the animal off of the premises.
INTRUST Bank Arena is equipped with Listening Devices. Receivers are available for most events and are provided free of charge with a valid form of identification from the Guest Services Desk located in the South Lobby.
Yes, there is a nursing room for mothers located at Section 220. Please visit a Guest Services Desk or speak with a Guest Experience staff member to inquire about usage.
Baby bags are permitted within the Clear Bag Policy guidelines, plastic bottles and formula are permitted into the building. The bag cannot obstruct the view of other guests.
Each ticketed guest can carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon plastic storage bag or the 14" by 14" by 6" clear bag – plus a small clutch purse (5.5” x 8.5”). The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and also is easily searched.
Bags that do not follow our Clear Bag Policy can be checked in at our Guest Experience info desk located in the South Lobby. Bag check vouchers can be purchased at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena for $5. Permissible clear bags, which include a bag check voucher, are available for $10.
Guests are welcome to bring their binoculars for most events at INTRUST Bank Arena. It is always best to check before attending the event.
INTRUST Bank Arena does not provide an area to check coats or personal belongings. INTRUST Bank Arena is not responsible for any property that is lost, stolen or damaged.
At INTRUST Bank Arena, we are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Our staff is here to support an environment where each event will not be disrupted by the interference of guest actions to include obscene language or gestures, or any other disruptive behavior. Click here for INTRUST Bank Arena's entire Code of Conduct Policy.
During an event, guests are encouraged to express any comments and/or concerns to any one of our Guest Services staff or at the Guest Services info desk located in the South Lobby.
INTRUST Bank Arena welcomes all comments and feedback from our guests. To contact us via email, use info@intrustbankarena.com. If your comments or questions are on an event day, please call 316-440-9000.
INTRUST Bank Arena encourages guests to drink responsibly and to designate a safe driver while attending events. The Guest Services info desk in the South Lobby can make all of the appropriate arrangements. Please be advised there is a fee to use Safe Rides and to the cab companies.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) personnel are available to assist any guest in need at every INTRUST Bank Arena event. The first aid office is located on the Main Concourse at Section 124. In addition, Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) are located in various locations throughout the facility. Designated employees, including EMT’s have been properly trained and certified to use the AED. In the event of an emergency, please contact any security staff or our Guest Services staff.
Guest Service Info Desk’s are located in the South Lobby and the North Lobby and are designed to provide information to our guests with any questions, concerns or issues during INTRUST Bank Arena events.
For information on hotel accommodations near or around INTRUST Bank Arena, please see the Hotels Nearby page.
Yes, INTRUST Bank Arena offers free public Wi-Fi for all guests during events.
Laptops, iPads, Notebook Tablets or any type of personal computers will not be admitted inside INTRUST Bank Arena for most events. Select events, such as specific sporting events, will allow these devices. Please call 316-440-9000 to inquire whether a specific event will allow these.
INTRUST Bank Arena encourages guests with small children or persons with disabilities to utilize our Tag-A-Tot program. Guests can sign up at any Guest Services desk in the South Lobby or North Lobby for no additional charge. Guests looking for lost individuals should contact the nearest guest services attendant or security. For safety reasons INTRUST Bank Arena is unable to make in-arena announcements for lost children or guests.
Small hand held radios that are no larger than 6” x 6” and do not distract other guests are permitted into INTRUST Bank Arena. The use of headphones is required. Two-way radios are not permitted in INTRUST Bank Arena.
Strollers and Baby Carriers are prohibited in the arena, but may be checked at the Guest Services Desk in the South Lobby for $5 prior to entry. Stroller & Baby Carrier Check Vouchers can be purchased at the Box Office for $5 on the day of the event.
Our Guest Services Info Desk provides complimentary wheelchair escorts to guests with special needs when requested. Escorts are available at any entry point or guests may make advance arrangements by contacting Guest Services.
Stop by any Guest Services Desk and pick up a birthday button to help celebrate.
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INTRUST Bank Arena does not sell merchandise with the arena logo at this time. Numerous merchandise or novelty booths are available during events for specific show merchandise.
In effort to keep patrons and protesters safe while protecting First Amendment rights, Sedgwick County has identified protest and safety zones around INTRUST Bank Arena. Click here to see a map of the zones.
INTRUST Bank Arena offers tours of the facility on a pre-arranged appointment only. Please contact the administrative offices for more information.
The temperature inside INTRUST Bank Arena during most events is 75 degrees. During ice events the temperature is approximately 65 degrees and may depend on your proximity to the ice surface. We suggest wearing appropriate attire/layers or bringing a jacket for events.
INTRUST Bank Arena does not control the sound system for events. The show provides their own equipment and handles the sound level.
INTRUST Bank Arena staffs both private security and off-duty police officers to provide security before, during and after events.
No, INTRUST Bank Arena does not permit tailgating or overnight parking.
INTRUST Bank Arena Event Management can assist in planning and hosting private and special events. For more information, please call 316-440-9000.
Community outreach and involvement is important to INTRUST Bank Arena, and Ticket Donations are a great way for us to get involved. Please visit our Community Involvement page for more information.
INTRUST Bank Arena and the Wichita Thunder Hockey team is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable entertainment experience. Please be aware of our “PUCK IN PLAY” policy which requires guests to refrain from accessing their seats until the puck is no longer in play.
All guests attending events at INTRUST Bank Arena are required to wear a shirt and shoes at all times for their own safety. INTRUST Bank Arena security and management staff reserves the right to deny entry to guests wearing clothing items displaying offensive text and/or images (See Code of Conduct for more information).
INTRUST Bank Arena has in place emergency evacuation plans for each event. The venue’s goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment by using systems and plans that have been approved by the fire department and law enforcement officials. All Guest Services staff and security personnel have been trained in arena operations and emergency response procedures. In the case of emergency, guests must comply with requests from venue staff regarding these operations.
The distribution of flyers, printed materials or product samples is not permitted without written permission from INTRUST Bank Arena. Please contact our office for more information.
INTRUST Bank Arena does not schedule or process Meet and Greets. Please contact the hockey team or individual artists through their websites for more information.
All guests entering INTRUST Bank Arena will be searched and have the belongings searched. INTRUST Bank Arena reserves the right to confiscate items which may cause danger or disruption to the event or other guests or which are in breach of building policies and/or prohibited items. Any guest who declines to be searched may be denied entry and ejected from INTRUST Bank Arena.
INTRUST Bank Arena welcomes guests bringing small signs, banners and posters inside the building to show support during an event. The following guidelines relate to these items:
*INTRUST Bank Arena’s sign policy is subject to change at any time (with or without notice) including at the direction of the Show’s Security personnel. INTRUST Bank Arena will follow the request of the Show’s Security personnel to ensure a safe & enjoyable experience for all guests in attendance.
Please visit our Directions & Parking page for detailed information.
Parking for guests with disabilities is available in the Circle Drive at Waterman Street, Lot #2 and Lot #3. Entrance for either of these lots is St. Francis Street or Emporia Street. INTRUST Bank Arena has 24 ADA parking spaces; all spaces are first come, first served.
The disabled identification card shall be available upon request if the disabled individual is using any disabled parking privilege. If the disabled individual is not in the vehicle or the disabled individual does not have his or her ID card available upon request, the vehicle is not entitled to use the disabled parking privilege. The owner’s receipt of the application for TEMPORARY placard shall be carried by the person it is issued to when using accessible parking. (K.S.A. 8-1,125).
Vehicles or rideshare services needing to drop guests off may do so near the intersection of Emporia and English. Drop-offs are not permitted in arena parking lots. This includes hotel shuttles, limousines and busses. INTRUST Bank Arena does, however, allow drop-offs in arena parking lots for ADA guests. For pedestrian & public safety, vehicles or rideshare services picking up guests after a large concert or event should be aware Emporia Street will be temporarily closed at the conclusion of large concerts and events. Vehicles are encouraged to arrive early or to expect a minor delay in road access.
Listed below is a “partial list” of items that are prohibited at INTRUST Bank Arena events. This list is subject to change without notice. Please contact Security for specific policies/information.
INTRUST Bank Arena is a smoke free facility, which does include E-Cigs and Electronic Cigarettes. A smoking area is located on the north side of the facility near sections 118 and 218.
The resale of event tickets on the grounds of INTRUST Bank Arena is strictly prohibited. To avoid problems with counterfeit, stolen tickets, or inflated prices, please purchase your tickets through Select-A-Seat, the only authorized ticketing agency for INTRUST Bank Arena.
A convenience fee is a processing and manufacturing fee on tickets when purchased at outlets, over the phone or online. Tickets purchased at the Box Office may have a minimal facility fee or will not have any additional fees.
Unfortunately, you cannot exchange tickets. When buying tickets, you must remember that everyone has access to the same tickets and these are available through every outlet, over the phone, and online. Sometimes a buyer does not complete the purchase transaction, and their seats are released back for others to buy.
When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one handicap seat plus one guest. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats.
Most events do not require a ticket for children under the age of two. However, in order for a child to have his/her own seat, a ticket is required. Some shows intended for young children (i.e., Sesame Street Live) require children over the age of one to have a ticket. To inquire about age requirements for specific events, please call 855-755-SEAT (7328).
Will Call is located at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena. If you purchase your tickets close to the date of the show, Select-A-Seat will put your tickets at the Box Office for you to pick up rather than mailing them. You will need photo identification and the credit card used to purchase the tickets when picking them up from Will Call.
Visit www.intrustbankarena.com or www.selectaseat.com. You may also call 855-755-SEAT (7328).
Select events allow groups discounts at the permission of the event organizer. The number that is considered to be a group varies on a show by show basis. For more information regarding Group Sales please visit our Group Tickets Page.
For more information on Premium Seating options including loge box or suite rentals, please visit the Premium Seating Page on our website or call our Premium Seating Manager at 316-440-9027.
For exclusive presales, ticket discounts, and contests, sign up for our free email blasts on our Contact page.
INTRUST Bank Arena has a “no re-entry” policy during events. Guests who wish to return a prohibited item to their vehicle or need to exit and re-enter due to personal emergencies, must first make contact with a Guest Services Supervisor via the Guest Services Info Desk to make necessary arrangements.
INTRUST Bank Arena does not provide tickets to these companies. These sites are “speculating” that the sections they have listed will be available for them to sell. Re-sellers don't buy tickets themselves. They provide an online marketplace for ticket brokers or individuals looking to sell and consumers looking to buy. To avoid issues with counterfeit, stolen or voided tickets, guests should make their purchases through authorized ticket outlets only.
Tickets for events at INTRUST Bank Arena can be purchased by phone at 855-755-SEAT (7328), online at www.selectaseat.com and at the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.
In the rare event that an INTRUST Bank Arena event is cancelled or postponed, please contact Select-A-Seat for more information.
For all sporting events and most concerts, children two years of age and younger do not require a ticket to be admitted into INTRUST Bank Arena; however, they must sit on an adult’s lap and may not occupy a seat. Any child three years of age and older will require a ticket to enter the arena and must occupy their ticketed seat only. Please note that some shows (especially those intended for children) will have a different age policy. For more information please contact Select-A-Seat at 855-755-SEAT (7328).
General Admission floor tickets, located on the floor of the arena, is standing room only and there are no seats. Guests with GA Floor tickets wishing to arrive early to line up may do so as early as 7:00 a.m. Doors will open at the same time for all guests. After entering the building, all guests with General Admission floor tickets will receive a wristband to access the floor.
For lost tickets, guests must contact Select-A-Seat directly. For stolen tickets, guests are encouraged to contact local law enforcement first, then Select-A-Seat. For more information, please contact the Select-A-Seat Box Office at INTRUST Bank Arena.
Baby changing stations are located in the Family Restrooms on all levels of the facility. Family restrooms are located in the following areas: