Still A4 or smaller, one bag per person — re-checked against The O2's own policy page.
Type ban unchanged — backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags are refused at any size.
Bag storage still £10 per bag, just outside the main entrance.
Three details worth knowing before you travel: the storage facility closes one hour after the show ends, so a slow exit or an encore still leaves you time but a long post-show drink does not. Official tote bags bought at The O2's own merchandise outlets are allowed back in despite the tote ban, subject to search. And American Express cardholders get a complimentary bag drop through the dedicated Amex lane, which avoids the £10 fee entirely.
Re-verified against The O2's official bag policy. Policies can change — check before you travel.
The practical read for 2026: The O2 is stricter than most London venues because it bans bags by type, not just by size — a small rucksack that would pass at other arenas is refused here even if it is well under A4. If you are coming straight from work or from a train, assume you will be paying the £10 or using the Amex lane, and build the storage detour into your arrival time rather than discovering it at the door.
ALLOWED
Small handbag
A small handbag A4-size or smaller is allowed (it’s not one of the banned types), subject to a search.
The O2 Arena: A4 or smaller, one bag — but backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large totes are banned outright.
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The O2 applies a type ban, not just a size limit: backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags are not permitted at all, even if small. Official merchandise tote bags are the exception, subject to a search.
Full policy detail
Rule
Detail
Bags per person
One bag per person
Max size
A4 or smaller
Not permitted
Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags (a type ban, not just size); official merch tote bags excepted, subject to search
Bag storage
Just outside the main entrance, £10 per bag (free with an Amex card)
GA standing cloakroom
Entrance E, GA standing ticket-holders only — coats £3, bags £5, card only, closes 30 minutes after the show and early once full
Source
theo2.co.uk
FAQ
Can I bring a rucksack to The O2 Arena?
No. Backpacks are not permitted at The O2 at all — it’s a type ban, not just a size limit. Use the £10 bag storage just outside the main entrance.
Is there a cloakroom or bag drop at The O2 Arena?
Yes — bag storage just outside the main entrance at £10 per bag (free with an Amex card). GA standing ticket-holders also have a cloakroom at Entrance E (coats £3, bags £5).
What’s the bag size limit at The O2 Arena?
A4 or smaller, one bag per person — plus a type ban on backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags, even if small.
Are backpacks allowed at The O2 Arena?
No. Backpacks are banned outright regardless of size, along with travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large totes. Only official merch totes are excepted, subject to a search.
What happens if my bag is too big at the gate at The O2 Arena?
Use the £10 bag storage just outside the main entrance (free with an Amex card) rather than being turned away.