The Valley Bag Policy: What You Can Bring In

Last updated: July 25, 2026

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Will Your Bag Get Into The Valley?

Max A4 (21 × 29.7cm), soft-sided preferred. Small backpacks and club-branded bags are OK within the limit; there’s a mandatory security check and no oversized-bag storage.




ALLOWED

Small handbag

A small handbag within A4 is fine, and soft-sided bags are preferred. It will be checked on entry.

The Valley limit: max A4 (21 × 29.7cm), soft-sided preferred.
Full policy detail
Rule Detail
Bags per person One bag per person
Max size A4 (21 × 29.7cm), no depth stated; soft-sided preferred
Allowed Small backpacks and club-branded bags within the limit
Bag checks Mandatory security check
Cloakroom / bag drop No oversized-bag storage
Source charltonafc.com
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FAQ
Can I bring a rucksack to The Valley?

A small backpack within A4 (21 × 29.7cm) and soft-sided is OK. Larger rucksacks are refused and there’s no oversized-bag storage.

Is there a cloakroom or bag drop at The Valley?

No. There’s no oversized-bag storage, so a bag bigger than A4 has to be dealt with before you arrive.

What’s the bag size limit at The Valley?

Max A4 (21 × 29.7cm), one bag per person, soft-sided preferred, with a mandatory security check.

Are soft bags better for The Valley?

Yes. Soft-sided bags are preferred, and small backpacks and club-branded bags are OK as long as they’re within the A4 limit.

What happens if my bag is too big at the gate at The Valley?

It will be refused, and with no oversized-bag storage there’s nowhere to leave it. Sort an oversized bag before you travel.