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Old Trafford Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Old Trafford allows only small bags up to 20 by 15 by 5 centimetres, about 8 by 6 by 2 inches, with exceptions for medical or baby items. Clear plastic water bottles up to 500 ml and small fold-up umbrellas are allowed. Baby buggies, laptops, tablets, large cameras, cans and flasks are banned.
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Bag policy in detail
Do not bring a bag larger than 20 x 15 x 5 centimetres, about 8 x 6 x 2 inches, which is a small handbag. Exceptions are made for bags with essential medical items or baby changing items that need a larger bag. All bags are searched. Large bags and suitcases are on the list of items not permitted. Only small bags of 8 x 6 x 2 inches or A5 or smaller are allowed. Small bags with dimensions of 8 x 6 x 2 inches, or A5 or smaller, are allowed.
- Bag: Up to 20 x 15 x 5 cm (8 x 6 x 2 in)
- Backpack: Not allowed
- Water bottle: Clear plastic up to 500 ml, top removed
Food and drink
Clear plastic bottles of water of 500 ml or less, with the top removed, are allowed. Water over 500 ml, dark bottles or dark liquid, solid containers, flasks, drinks cartons and glass bottles are not. Solid containers and flasks are on the list of items not permitted. The pages do not mention outside food.
Cameras and electronics
Mobile phones that fit in a pocket are allowed. Large bodied cameras and image or sound recording devices are not. Large bodied cameras are on the list of items not permitted. Laptops or tablets are on the list of items not permitted. Laptops or tablets are on the list of items not permitted. The pages do not mention tripods, drones and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Baby buggies or prams are on the list of items not permitted. Exceptions to the bag size are made only for bags with essential medical provisions or equipment, or baby changing items. Crutches and walking aids are allowed.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Small fold-up umbrellas are allowed. Other umbrellas are not. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
Non-offensive banners of 2 x 1 metres or less are allowed if they have no sticks or poles and meet fire regulations. Non-offensive flags of 2 x 1 metres or less are allowed with no sticks or poles. Other national flags are not allowed, except those of national teams playing at the stadium in international fixtures. 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
Everyone goes through a screening that includes a physical or visual search. Entry can be refused for any article the club considers dangerous or hazardous.
Bag storage and lockers
The page describes no bag storage. The club asks fans not to bring bags over the size limit.
Match days
The page covers match days. Old Trafford is a no smoking stadium, including e-cigarettes, so check the event page for other events.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Backpacks
- Coolers
- Camera lenses
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Strollers
- Smoke or gas canisters
- Air horns
- Poles or sticks
- Fireworks, flares and pyrotechnics
- Knives, weapons and tools
- Alcohol and glass or canned drinks
- Offensive flags and banners
Questions about Old Trafford
Do not bring a bag larger than 20 x 15 x 5 centimetres, about 8 x 6 x 2 inches, which is a small handbag. Exceptions are made for bags with essential medical items or baby changing items that need a larger bag. All bags are searched.
Large bags and suitcases are on the list of items not permitted. Only small bags of 8 x 6 x 2 inches or A5 or smaller are allowed.
Clear plastic bottles of water of 500 ml or less, with the top removed, are allowed. Water over 500 ml, dark bottles or dark liquid, solid containers, flasks, drinks cartons and glass bottles are not.
Solid containers and flasks are on the list of items not permitted.
Baby buggies or prams are on the list of items not permitted.
Small fold-up umbrellas are allowed. Other umbrellas are not.
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Sources
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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