The Wembley Stadium bag policy is simple and strictly enforced: one bag per person, no bigger than A4 (29.7 x 21 x 21 cm), searched at the outer cordon, and nothing larger gets in. There are no lockers at the stadium and no re-entry once you’ve gone through the turnstiles. This applies to every event, from England matches and the FA Cup Final to the NFL London Games and summer concerts. This guide covers the exact rules, prohibited items, the NFL game specifics, how to get to Wembley and where to leave luggage that won’t pass the bag gauge.
Arriving with a backpack or suitcase? Store your bags near Wembley Park station or in central London before you head to the stadium.
Wembley Stadium Bag Policy at a Glance
| Bag limit | One bag per person, maximum A4: 29.7 cm x 21 cm x 21 cm |
| Handbags | Count as your one bag |
| Folded or half-empty bags | Refused if the bag itself is bigger than A4 |
| Lockers / left luggage | None inside the stadium |
| Bag drop | Paid third-party bag drops near Wembley Park and the Ibis hotel; long queues on event days |
| Official site | wembleystadium.com |
| Re-entry | Not allowed: leave and you can’t come back in |
| Searches | Everyone; bag gauge, wanding or pat-down at the outer cordon |
| Medical exemptions | Apply in advance via Wembley’s customer support portal |
What Bags Are Allowed at Wembley?
The Wembley Stadium bag policy doesn’t use a clear-bag rule for most events; it runs a size rule. Your one bag must fit the A4 gauge in every dimension, including depth. In practice that means:
- Fine: small handbags, cross-body bags, belt bags, small drawstring bags, clear stadium bags under A4.
- Refused: backpacks and daypacks of any size over A4, laptop bags, tote bags, gym bags, camera bags, suitcases and cabin cases.
- Extra allowed: matchday merchandise in a clear or sealed store bag, phones and power banks, one empty soft plastic bottle up to 500 ml (there are free refill points inside).
- Exceptions: medical equipment and essential baby items with an approved Medical Exemption Certificate, applied for before the event. Exempt bags are still searched and may be X-rayed.
Stewards use a physical gauge, so “it’s nearly A4” doesn’t work. If you’re unsure, measure the bag at home: anything over 30 cm in any direction stays behind.
Wembley Stadium Bag Policy: Prohibited Items
| Category | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Bags | Anything larger than A4; more than one bag per person |
| Food and drink | All outside food and drink, alcohol, glass, cans, flasks, hard plastic bottles, cool boxes |
| Tech | Laptops, tablets, professional cameras with interchangeable lenses, selfie sticks, drones, laser pointers |
| Noise and display | Air horns, megaphones, vuvuzelas, musical instruments, flag poles over 1 m, concert posters larger than A3, flags of non-competing nations |
| Transport and misc. | Scooters, skateboards, motorbike helmets, large umbrellas, spray paint, large markers |
| Illegal / dangerous | Weapons and blades, fireworks and flares, smoke devices, illegal drugs |
Prams and pushchairs depend on the event; check the event page before you travel. Service and guide dogs are the only animals admitted.
NFL London Games at Wembley: Bag Rules and What to Expect
The NFL plays several regular-season games in London every October, split between Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-offs usually at 14:30 UK time. The London schedule is announced each May with the full NFL schedule, and tickets go on sale through the NFL Ticketmaster account in the following weeks. Recent Wembley games include the Jaguars’ annual “home” fixture, which the club sells through its own UK ticketing.
For NFL games the Wembley Stadium bag policy still applies, and the NFL adds its own restrictions:
- Clear bags preferred. The NFL’s clear-bag standard (a see-through bag or a small clutch) is encouraged at the London games and gets you through the search faster, but the hard limit is still Wembley’s A4 gauge.
- Flags and banners larger than 28 x 43 cm or attached to a pole are not permitted.
- Digital tickets only, delivered via the NFL Ticketmaster account up to 72 hours before the game; six tickets per account.
- Gates open about three hours before kick-off. The 14:30 kick-off means a 10:30–11:30 arrival for the full tailgate and pre-game show on Wembley Way.
NFL London weekends draw tens of thousands of fans from the US and across Europe, most of them in town for two or three days with luggage. Hotels around Wembley won’t hold bags after check-out, and the third-party bag drops near the stadium queue for an hour or more on game day. Store luggage in central London or at Wembley Park before you join the crowds.
How to Get to Wembley Stadium
| Station | Lines | Walk to stadium | From central London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley Park | Jubilee and Metropolitan lines | 10 min down Olympic Way (Wembley Way) | About 12 min from Baker Street, 20 min from Bond Street |
| Wembley Stadium | Chiltern Railways from Marylebone | 5–10 min | About 10 min from Marylebone |
| Wembley Central | Bakerloo line, Overground, Southern | 15–20 min | About 25 min from Oxford Circus |
Wembley Park is the main route and the Jubilee line runs extra trains on event days, but the station operates a queuing system after the final whistle that can take 45 minutes to clear. Wembley Stadium station (Chiltern) is the quieter option if you’re staying near Marylebone. There’s no public parking at the stadium on event days; the surrounding streets are permit-only.
Big Events at Wembley in 2026–27
- Nations Championship Finals Weekend at Twickenham (27–29 November 2026) brings rugby fans through London, while Wembley hosts England football internationals and the EFL Cup Final in early 2027.
- FA Cup semi-finals and Final (April–May 2027), the Championship Play-off Final (May 2027) and summer stadium concerts, all under the same A4 rule.
- NFL London Games 2027, dates announced in May 2027.
Where to Store Bags Near Wembley Stadium
With no lockers inside the stadium, the strict A4 Wembley Stadium bag policy and no re-entry, anything bigger than a handbag needs to be left somewhere before you reach the outer cordon. Radical Storage has verified partner shops and hotels around Wembley Park, Wembley Central and across central London, so you can drop your backpack or suitcase and walk up Wembley Way hands-free.
Book online in a minute, pay a flat rate per bag with no size or weight limits, and collect it after the event. Every bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free and travellers rate the service 4.8/5.
- Luggage storage near Wembley Park station, ten minutes from the turnstiles.
- Luggage storage closest to Wembley Stadium.
- Luggage storage near Marylebone if you’re taking the Chiltern train.
Wembley Stadium Bag Policy FAQ
One bag per person, no larger than A4: 29.7 cm high, 21 cm wide and 21 cm deep. Stewards check with a physical gauge, and bags that only fit when folded or half-empty are refused.
Only if it is A4 size or smaller in every dimension. Standard daypacks and school backpacks are too big and will be turned away at the outer cordon. There are no lockers at the stadium to leave them in.
There are no lockers or left luggage inside Wembley Stadium. Paid third-party bag drops operate near Wembley Park station and the Ibis hotel on event days, with long queues. Radical Storage partner locations around Wembley Park and central London are the alternative for backpacks and suitcases.
Wembley’s A4 size limit is the rule that applies. The NFL encourages its clear-bag standard at the London Games and a clear bag speeds up the search, but any bag, clear or not, must be A4 or smaller. Flags and banners over 28 x 43 cm or on poles are not allowed.
No outside food or drink. The only exception is one empty soft plastic bottle up to 500 ml, which you can fill at free water points inside the stadium. Glass, cans, flasks and alcohol are all prohibited.
No. Wembley operates a strict no re-entry policy. Once you pass through the turnstiles your ticket is used, so sort out bags, food and anything else before you go in.
Radical Storage has partner locations near Wembley Park station, Wembley Stadium and Marylebone, plus hundreds across central London. Book online, drop your bags at a verified local business and collect them after the event, with protection of up to €10,000 per bag.
