Venue Policies
Air Conditioned
Resistol Arena is an air-conditioned facility.
Alcohol Policies
Texas law provides that you must 21 years of age to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. Upon request, each guest may be asked to present valid identification at the time of purchase. Resistol Arena reserves the right to refuse service to any guest. Alcohol sales will cease at 9:00pm during regular Rodeo performances and 30 minutes prior to the end of other events held at Resistol Arena. Beer may be purchased at the concession stands. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available at the Pavilion.
ATM
There is one ATM located on the East side of the arena next to the Sonny Bryans BBQ Pavilion.
BBQ Pavilion
Pavilion opens one (1) hour prior to events held at Resistol Arena. The Pavilion features a buffet that includes BBQ for Rodeo events and is a full bar for other events. The Pavilion food service closes at the end of intermission and beverage service ends 30 minutes prior to the end of the show.
Cameras, Digital Cameras, Camcorders
Guests can bring in their own cameras, digital cameras and camcorders.
Concession Stands
Concession stands are located on both sides of the arena and feature hot dogs, nachos, water, soft drinks, beer, peanuts and candy.
Donations
Donation requests can be made by completing a donation request form under the Community tab.
Elevators
Elevators are located just inside the East entrance doors. Guests must show their tickets to gain access to the elevators and Suite Level.
Entrance Doors
Entrance Doors are located on the East and West sides of the Arena. Doors open one (1) hour prior to the scheduled Rodeo.
Food & Beverage
Guests are not permitted to bring in any outside food or drink. Food & Beverages are available at the Pavilion and concession stands.
First Aid
If you need medical assistance, please contact the nearest Resistol Arena staff member.
Handicapped Seating
Handicapped Seating is located in row A of Sections 101, 102, 111, 113, 114, 119, and 120. View Seating Chart View Seating Chart
Lost and Found
During events contact the nearest Resistol Arena staff member or call the office at 972-285-8777, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.
Merchandise
Visit the Merchandise Store online 24 hours a day, or visit the Merchandise Store and Kiosks during the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Other event merchandise will be sold in the arena.
Peddling or Vending
Peddling or vending of merchandise or printed materials at Resistol Arena is not allowed.
Parking
Parking at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo is $5.
Parking for other events is $10.
Smoking
Resistol Arena is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas – outside of the Arena. To find the nearest smoking area, please contact a Resistol Arena staff member for assistance.
Ticket Refund Policy
8-Second Club Membership
Refund Policy: 8-Second Club Membership for Resistol Arena and/or Mesquite Championship Rodeo may not be refunded. All ticket plan payments are non-refundable.
Exchange Policy:8-Second Club Members may exchange Mesquite Championship Rodeo tickets with other Mesquite Championship Rodeo dates for the same calendar year. Both tickets and access to the 8-Second Club are subject to availability. For an individual MCR date, access to the 8-Second Club for exchanged tickets is limited to the number of regular season 8-Second Club tickets owned. For example, if four 8-Second Club tickets are owned, up to four exchanged 8-Second Club Membership tickets may be granted access to the 8-Second Club for an individual MCR date. If more than four 8-Second Club tickets are exchanged for MCR date, only four exchanged tickets will be granted access to the 8-Second Club. Again, all ticket exchanges are subject to ticket availability and available capacity of 8-Second Club.
Group Tickets
Group Tickets for Resistol Arena and/or Mesquite Championship Rodeo may not be refunded or exchanged. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve any and all group seating areas at Resistol Arena and/or Mesquite Championship Rodeo. In the event of cancellation this deposit will be posted to your account as a cancellation fee.
Individual Tickets
Individual Tickets for Resistol Arena and/or Mesquite Championship Rodeo may not be refunded or exchanged. All sales are final.