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Principality Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Gear

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Short answer

Principality Stadium admits small bags and handbags up to 35 by 40 by 19 centimetres, but advises coming with no bag, and there is no bag storage. Food, drink, bottles, cans, selfie sticks, banners, poles and large golf-type umbrellas are banned. Pushchairs and prams are not allowed inside.

Every rule at Principality Stadium

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

Large bags are not permitted, but small bags and handbags are. Small means no larger than 35 x 40 x 19 centimetres or a standard handbag, and the page says it is better not to bring a bag at all. Standard handbags are permitted, and all bags are searched. The pages do not mention backpacks.

  • Bag: Small bags up to 35 x 40 x 19 cm
  • Water bottle: Not allowed
  • Outside food: Not allowed

Food and drink

No food or beverages may be brought in apart from exceptional circumstances the stadium permits. Bottles, glasses and cans are prohibited. Other than in exceptional circumstances permitted by the stadium, nobody may bring food or beverages in, and the page asks guests to finish them before entering. The pages do not mention coolers.

Cameras and electronics

Recording equipment is not allowed, except photographs taken for personal non-commercial purposes. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

Strollers and family items

No pushchairs or prams are allowed into the stadium. The pages do not mention a medical bag process.

Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items

Large golf-type umbrellas are prohibited. The page does not mention smaller umbrellas. The pages do not mention blankets and seat cushions.

Signs, flags and fan items

Banners, flags, signs and promotional or political printed matter are prohibited unless authorised by the stadium. Poles are banned. Flags and banners are prohibited unless authorised by the stadium, and poles are banned. 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 is liable to be searched, and the stadium can refuse entry to anyone who will not be. Search lanes are marked, and guests should have their coat open and be ready for a body search.

Bag storage and lockers

There are no bag storage facilities at the stadium, so plan ahead if you arrive in Cardiff with a large bag.

Rugby, football and concerts

These are the stadium's own security page and ground rules. Event organisers can also set conditions, so check the event page for your date.

Prohibited items

From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.

  • Water bottles
  • Outside food
  • Strollers
  • Fireworks, flares, pyrotechnics and smoke canisters
  • Air horns and musical instruments
  • Laser pointers
  • Cooking devices
  • Knives, blades and anything that could be used as a weapon
  • Selfie sticks
  • Alcohol

Questions about Principality Stadium

  1. Large bags are not permitted, but small bags and handbags are. Small means no larger than 35 x 40 x 19 centimetres or a standard handbag, and the page says it is better not to bring a bag at all.

  2. No food or beverages may be brought in apart from exceptional circumstances the stadium permits. Bottles, glasses and cans are prohibited.

  3. Other than in exceptional circumstances permitted by the stadium, nobody may bring food or beverages in, and the page asks guests to finish them before entering.

  4. No pushchairs or prams are allowed into the stadium.

  5. Large golf-type umbrellas are prohibited. The page does not mention smaller umbrellas.

  6. Recording equipment is not allowed, except photographs taken for personal non-commercial purposes.

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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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  1. First check: 21 rules read against the Principality Stadium security page and ground rules page.

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