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Murrayfield Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear
Checked Source: Murrayfield bag policy article (ask.scottishrugby.org, opens in a new tab), Murrayfield prohibited items article (ask.scottishrugby.org, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Murrayfield allows no bag larger than A4, about 21 by 30 centimetres, except for medical or childcare needs, and advises fans to bring none, as there is no bag storage. Sealed plastic bottles up to 500 millilitres are allowed, but alcohol, cans, glass, metal bottles, golf umbrellas, tripods, selfie sticks, drones and detachable-lens cameras are banned.
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An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
No bags larger than A4, 21 x 30 centimetres, are permitted unless needed for medical or childcare reasons. The bag article strongly advises fans not to bring bags, and bags that are brought go through a search lane. Bags larger than A4 are not permitted, which rules out most backpacks. The pages do not name backpacks. The pages do not mention purses.
- Bag: Nothing over A4 (21 x 30 cm), none advised
- Backpack: Nothing over A4
- Water bottle: Sealed plastic up to 500 ml
Food and drink
Only sealed plastic bottles of water or soft drinks up to 500 ml are permitted. Unsealed soft plastic bottles and bottles over 500 ml, hip flasks, metal bottles, thermos flasks and hard-cased refillable bottles are not. Soft collapsible reusable bottles up to 500 ml are allowed if empty. The pages do not mention outside food and coolers.
Cameras and electronics
Cameras with a lens of more than 3 inches in length, or with a detachable lens, are prohibited. Cameras with a lens of more than 3 inches in length, or with a detachable lens, are prohibited. Tripods, selfie sticks, iPads and drones are prohibited. Drones are on the prohibited items list. iPads are on the prohibited items list. The pages do not mention laptops and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Fans who need a bag for medical or childcare reasons go to a designated search lane, where the bag is searched and tagged and the tag must stay visible. Sporrans and bagpipe cases are allowed after a search. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Golf umbrellas and large umbrellas are prohibited. The pages do not mention small ones. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Banners or flags with offensive, abusive or discriminatory slogans, or larger than A3 (30 x 42 cm), or on a pole longer than 1 metre or thicker than 1 cm, are prohibited. Flags larger than A3 or on a pole longer than 1 metre or thicker than 1 cm are prohibited. The pages do not mention binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
Fans who need a bag are sent through a designated search lane, which can slow entry. Bags are searched and tagged before entry.
Bag storage and lockers
There are no bag storage facilities at the ground, so fans are urged to bring only what they can keep on them.
Rugby internationals and other events
The article says its list is for rugby events and may change for third-party events, whose own event pages list what is prohibited. The bag article is about three years old, and the prohibited items article about eleven months old.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Tripods
- Drones
- Tablets
- Alcohol, cans and glass or metal containers
- Hip flasks, thermos flasks and hard-cased bottles
- Knives and weapons, including as part of national or religious dress
- Fireworks, flares and smoke devices
- Laser pointers, torches and flashlights
- Animals other than registered guide and assistance dogs
Questions about Murrayfield Stadium
No bags larger than A4, 21 x 30 centimetres, are permitted unless needed for medical or childcare reasons. The bag article strongly advises fans not to bring bags, and bags that are brought go through a search lane.
Bags larger than A4 are not permitted, which rules out most backpacks. The pages do not name backpacks.
Only sealed plastic bottles of water or soft drinks up to 500 ml are permitted. Unsealed soft plastic bottles and bottles over 500 ml, hip flasks, metal bottles, thermos flasks and hard-cased refillable bottles are not. Soft collapsible reusable bottles up to 500 ml are allowed if empty.
Golf umbrellas and large umbrellas are prohibited. The pages do not mention small ones.
Cameras with a lens of more than 3 inches in length, or with a detachable lens, are prohibited.
Banners or flags with offensive, abusive or discriminatory slogans, or larger than A3 (30 x 42 cm), or on a pole longer than 1 metre or thicker than 1 cm, are prohibited.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Bag Policy | Scottish Gas Murrayfield - Scottish Rugby (opens in a new tab)
ask.scottishrugby.org, read
- Safety Measures at Scottish Gas Murrayfield & Hive Stadium | Prohibited Items - Scottish Rugby (opens in a new tab)
ask.scottishrugby.org, read
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 19, 2026.
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