Manchester United takes the safety of our supporters extremely seriously. Working in partnership with key stakeholders including Greater Manchester Police, we constantly review our safety and security procedures to help ensure the safety of all supporters, visitors and staff at Old Trafford. All supporters attending at Old Trafford will be subjected to a screening process prior to entering the stadium that includes a physical and/or visual search. In addition, there are restrictions on the size of bag that can be taken onto the stadium footprint. Exceptions will only be made for bags containing essential medical provisions/equipment or baby changing items that require larger bags. Please do not bring a bag larger than 20cm x 15cm x 5cm (8" x 6" x 2") with you to the match (this equates to a small handbag.
What can I bring into the stadium?
Fans can bring the following items into the stadium on match days
• Mobile phones (must be able to fit in a pocket) • Small fold up umbrellas • Small bottles of hand gel • Small bags with dimensions or: 8 x 6 x 2 inches, or A5 or smaller • Non offensive flags or banners 2m x 1m or less. They must not include sticks or poles and must meet fire regulations. See below for further details of the flags you cannot bring into the stadium • Clear plastic bottles of water 500ml or less, with the top removed • Megastore purchases in Megastore carrier bags • Crutches and walking aids (in order for us to ensure that your visit is as safe and smooth as possible, and your seats are suitable for your needs, please email accessibility@manutd.co.uk prior to attending the game)
What can't I bring into Old Trafford?
The following items are not permitted to be brought into the stadium
• Smoke or gas canisters • Water in excess of 500ml • Dark plastic bottles and/or dark liquid • Baby buggies or prams • Air horns • Solid containers or flasks • Poles or sticks • Fireworks, flares or pyrotechnics • Large bags or suitcases • Umbrellas (except small fold-up umbrellas) • All national flags - except flags of national teams playing at the stadium in international fixtures • Flags or banners larger than 2m x 1m or of an offensive nature • Knives or weapons • Drinking glasses or drink cartons • Alcohol • Glass bottles • Canned drinks • Laptops or tablets • Large bodied cameras • Tools • Image or sound recording devices Following guidance from the Premier League, it has been determined that Israeli and Palestinian flags should not be permitted to be displayed at football matches for the foreseeable future and the same approach can be applied to other displays, banners, clothing or scarves identified as pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian or related to the current crisis should not be displayed.
General access to the Stadium
Please note: Old Trafford is a no smoking stadium, this includes the use of electronic cigarettes Entry to the stadium will be refused with any other articles deemed dangerous, hazardous or that compromise public health and safety. If you have any questions before your visit, please contact enquiries@manutd.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)161 676 7770.
