Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from the Grounds:

  • For the comfort and safety of patrons, players and performers, the following items are NOT permitted it the Credit One Charleston Open without the express authorization of Charleston Tennis LLC. Unauthorized promotional, commercial, political, religious or offensive items of whatever nature including clothing, banners, signs, symbols, leaflets, stickers or flyers.
  • Backpacks (multi-compartment bag with multiple shoulder straps), Bags larger than 12” x 12” x 15” (30cm x 46cm x 38cm). Any bag left at a gate is left at the owner’s risk.  Tournament assumes no responsibility for left bags;
  • Selfie Sticks, Drones (any mechanical object in motion or in flight) or Tennis Racquets;
  • Firearms or Weapons of any kind, (regardless of permit), Any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon and/or compromise public safety, including sharp or pointed objects (e.g. knives, large corkscrews), ‘personal protection’ sprays and fireworks/flares;
  • Hoverboards, Skateboards, Segways or any motorized vehicle not associated with a medical need;
  • Bottles, Cans, Coolers, Ice Chests, Thermoses or Picnic Baskets;
  • Food, except in a limited quantity for medical or infant purposes, Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Substances;
  • Flags or banners larger than 18” x 18” (46cm x 46cm);
  • Personal camera, video camera or recording devices (unless with Media Credential) larger than 4” x 14” x 8” (10cm x 35cm x 20cm).
  • Laptops or tablets;
  • Animals (Except service animals);
  • Any objects or clothing bearing political statements or commercial identification intended for ‘ambush marketing’.
  • Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the Tournament management.

Visitors in possession of prohibited items may be refused entry or ejected from the Grounds.

Clear Bag Policy

Approved bags are depicted below. All other bags and backpacks are prohibited

Approved sizes for small clutch bags

Items related to a medical condition or a diaper are approved

Rain Policy

The following policy applies to individual session tickets purchased directly (and not via ticket auction, exchange, resale, or other secondary ticket outlet) through Ticketmaster, CreditOneCharlestonOpen.com or in person at the Box Office located at the main entrance. Please note that this policy does not apply to weeklong subscriptions, Mini Packages (Intro, Finale and Champs), Daily Doubles, or any tickets issued on a Complimentary or Trade basis. If a session is canceled and no matches are completed, Tournament management will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the individual session ticket holder on a subsequent session, if held. The Credit One Charleston Open cannot guarantee ticket availability, exchange of equal value or comparable seat location. There will be NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS. If one match is completed on Stadium Court, a session is considered complete, and no exchanges or refunds will be made. In addition, patrons are advised that the Credit One Charleston Open schedule of play is subject to change for all sessions. Tickets are not eligible for refund or exchange due to one or more changes in the schedule of play. Please note: information on scheduling changes can be obtained by visiting our website’s homepage or via the Credit One Stadium app.

Food & Beverage

We have a variety of choices for your dining pleasure. With the exception of one unopened bottle of water no larger than 20 oz.per person, no food or beverage will be admitted into the event.

Glass

NO GLASS bottles or containers are allowed to be brought onto the property.

Alcohol

No alcohol may be brought onto the property.

Weapons

No weapons may be brought onto the property.

Illegal Substance(s)

No illegal substance(s) may be brought onto the property.

Disposal of Prohibited Items

Prohibited items that are discovered during inspections must either be returned to their owner’s vehicle/transportation or discarded. The Credit One Charleston Open will not provide a storage area for these items. Guests arriving by public transportation must take particular caution not to bring any prohibited items as no exceptions will be made.

Bikes

Bike racks are located near the front gate at the entrance to the stadium. The tournament is not responsible for damage or theft.

 

Cameras

No flash photography is allowed. Cameras are prohibited for any purpose other than using photographs for personal and private domestic use. Such photographs cannot be exploited or displayed in any manner or in any medium whatsoever without the express written consent of the WTA.

Laptops & Tablet Computers

No laptops or tablets may be brought onto the property.

Camcorders

Camcorders are allowed as long as the equipment is not a hindrance to surrounding spectators. Film may not be reproduced. Camcorders and cameras are prohibited for any purpose other than recording of footage or photographs for personal and private domestic use only. Such footage or photographs cannot be exploited or displayed in any manner or in any medium whatsoever without the express written consent from the WTA.

Cell Phones

Cell phones ARE NOT allowed to be used near matches in progress. Please turn off all cell phones when entering courts and the stadium to watch matches.

Purchasing Tickets

Call our box office at (843) 856-7900, purchase via Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com. We will have a Box Office on-site during the tournament and will be able to process sales. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.

Children two years of age and younger do not require a ticket to enter the facility as long as they can sit on your lap. Children 16 and under are admitted free with a grounds pass, with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Refunds/Exchanges

There are no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final.

Junior Tickets

Children 2 years and younger are permitted on-site without a ticket. The child must be able to sit on the parent’s lap the entire time.

Juniors (16 and under) can receive free general admission tickets all week with an accompanying adult. All free general admission junior tickets can be obtained at the box office on-site on the day of attendance.

Ticket Promotions

We do offer special ticket promotions. For ticket promotion information, please visit ticket promotions.

Same Day Re-Entry

Patrons who would like to leave and return will need to have their hand stamped or ticket exit scanned upon departure and present their ticket and stamped hand when they re-enter.

ADA Accessible Seating

Credit One Stadium is ADA Accessible. Each is ADA seat is pre-assigned and must be selected at the time of purchase.  Access ramps are located on the north and east sides of the stadium.

Handicap parking is available by presenting your state-issued license plate or hangtag to parking attendants when you arrive on Daniel Island. Parking attendants will direct you.

Inclement Weather Precaution

On occasion, threatening weather may force us to clear the Grandstand seating in the stadium. We ask for your prompt cooperation should you hear an announcement pertaining to threatening weather.

 

Match Schedule

Please keep in mind that match times are subject to change due to weather, television coverage, or other delays. Our match schedule is posted in the Order of Play tab the evening before a day session.

Parking

Detailed parking information can be found on the Tournament Parking Page.

Golf Cart Parking

Golf carts are allowed but are subject to all parking regulations and parking passes. The tournament is not responsible for damage or theft.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found is located at Guest Services. The Credit One Charleston Open, its owner and the owner’s affiliates, agents and employees are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.

Lost Children

Please bring lost children to Guest Services. If you’re looking for a lost child, please go to Guest Services.

Pets

Pets are not allowed, with the exception for service animals.

First Aid

First aid is located outside of Play Court 3.

Smoking

The Credit One Charleston Open is hosted on a non-smoking facility.

Umbrellas

Umbrellas may be used on the grounds, but not within the stadium or any match court where it can be a hindrance to other spectators.

Movement During Matches

Stadium  – Spectator movement is restricted to breaks in play only (i.e. change over, set break, and between matches).