Know before you go: BLAST Rivals Fort Worth event guide

Heading to Fort Worth to join us for the BLAST Rivals playoffs this weekend?

The playoffs are set to be a blast, so if you are joining us, please read this guide before you arrive to make sure you have the best possible weekend while you’re with us and don’t miss a second of the action.

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY (TIMES IN CDT)

• Doors Open: 12:00
• Arena Doors: 13:15
• Show Start: 13:55
• First Match: 14:30

SATURDAY

• Doors Open: 10:00
• Arena Doors: 11:15
• Show Start: 11:55
• First Match: 12:30

SUNDAY

• Doors Open: 10:00
• Arena Doors: 11:15
• Show Start: 11:55
• Grand Final: 12:30

GETTING TO THE DICKIES ARENA

Dickies Arena is located adjacent to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex at 1911 Montgomery St. in Fort Worth.

DRIVING

From East Fort Worth and Dallas: Take I-30 West toward Fort Worth. Exit on to the Chisholm Trail Parkway and take the University Drive exit, which is free. Turn right onto University Street, and then turn left at Trail Drive to access the Yellow Lots.

From West Fort Worth: Take I-30 East toward Fort Worth. Take exit 12 toward University Drive and go North on University. Turn left onto Trail Drive to access the Yellow Lots.

PARKING

Guests attending the Dickies Arena can choose from the numerous parking options their parking department provides. For more information and to pre-purchase parking, click here: https://dickiesarena.com/directions-and-parking/

RIDE-SHARE

Guests who are using ride-share services should be dropped off at the west entrance of the arena, in the drop-off lane at Dickies Way. Guests can be picked up for ride share on Harley Avenue, which is located on the north end of the building. Guests should exit the building from the north and proceed to Harley Avenue using either the stairs or ramp to the street level. Please wait to connect to your driver until you have arrived at Harley.

MEET AND GREET

Meet and greets are available for those who bought VIP packages.

RED CARPET

If you want to see the players as they arrive at the arena, you can do so by heading to the following location at these times:

Player arrival will occur at North East Entrance by Harley street.

Estimated Timings (CDT)

• Friday - 12:30 & 15:00
• Saturday - 10:30 & 13:00
• Sunday - 10:30

RE-ENTRY RULES

Re-entry will be allowed throughout the event.

MERCHANDISE

If you want to grab some merchandise to remember your weekend, you can do so by heading to the store at the South Plaza.

BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS

BAG POLICY

Approved bags: Bags are not to exceed 12″x6″x12″. A clear tote, small purse, small fashion backpack, small clutch, plastic storage bags and drawstring bags are acceptable if they don’t exceed the size of 12″x6″x12″.

Non-approved bags: Bags that exceed 12″x6″x12″ including but not limited to a backpack, oversized purse, oversized tote bag, suitcase/luggage, messenger/laptop bag, duffel bag, and cooler. These non-approved bags will not be permitted inside the arena.

Please leave non-approved bags at home.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Animals (accommodations will be made for trained, harnessed, housebroken service animals)
• Audio/Visual Recording Devices/Equipment (GoPro, Camcorder, Action Camera, etc.)
• Baby Seats/Carriers (Unless separate ticket has been purchased for carrier)
• Beach Balls, Balloons, Inflatables, Frisbees or other Projectiles (Streamers, Glitter, Confetti, etc.)
• Booster Seats/Seat Cushions
• Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lenses or external flash. Attached lenses must not be larger than 4” when extended. No professional photography is permitted.
• Cans, plastic, metal or glass containers (bottles and flasks). Sealed bottles are not permitted
• Chairs/Stools
• Clothing or garments displaying derogatory/explicit language or profanity that could be considered offensive* to other guests. Gang attire is not permitted. *Management Discretion
• Coolers, Ice Chests
• Drones
• Flammable liquids, Aerosol Cans, Spray Paint, Permanent Markers
• Flashlights
• Laser Pointers
• Flares
• Fireworks
• Flowers (unless permitted by Tour Production)
• Glowsticks
• Hazardous Chemicals including, but not limited to: Paint, Thinners, Lighter Fluid
• Illegal Drugs or Substances
• Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
• Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
• Noise Making Devices (Air Horns, Whistles, Bells, Vuvuzelas, etc.)
• Outside Food, Beverage, and Alcohol
• Patrons not wearing shoes/shirts
• Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
• Signs, Country Flags or Banners exceeding 11”x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to the event and cannot display obscene or offensive language/pictures. Signs advertising businesses not approved by Dickies Arena management will be removed. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign/banner/flag at any time.
• Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover Boards, and Helmets
• Strollers
• Umbrellas: golf, non-foldable (small collapsible umbrellas are permitted if it can be placed under guest’s seat)
• Solicitation of any kind – Unapproved Product Sampling, Pamphlet Distribution
• Wrapped or Sealed Packages
• Weapons of Any Kind