Fans headed to the State Farm Center in Champaign will find some new security measures are in place, beginning Thursday, February 23rd. New security precautions are being taken for all events – including Thursday’s concert featuring Florida Georgia Line. The new restrictions will include hand-held security wanding to complement current bag restrictions and inspection procedures.
For some events, new hand-held security wanding will be used on all patrons entering the facility. Guests will be required to remove hats and empty pockets of all items to be checked. Some additional screening may be required at the discretion of security personnel and University of Illinois Police.
The State Farm Center prohibits certain items from being taken into the facility – including outside food and beverages. Also banned are weapons of any kind, signs and banners, coolers, containers, laser pointers, backpacks and other large bags. Purses are permitted but are subject to search. The changes reflect trends nationwide for large touring events.
Meanwhile, it has been announced that WWE LIVE will visit the State Farm Center on April 15th. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Ticket Office at State Farm Center, online at statefarmcenter.com, or by phone by calling 866-ILLINI-1. Those expected to participate in the WWE LIVE event include Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Rusev & Lana, Braun Strowman, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and others.
