The Stoop Bag Policy: What You Can Bring In

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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Will your bag get into The Stoop?

Bags larger than A4 are not permitted, and Harlequins state they cannot store luggage at the venue. Security carry out random bag searches on entry.

2026/27 SEASON UPDATE · CHECKED 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Stoop bag policy — re-verified, unchanged
Still A4 — bags larger than A4 are not permitted in the stadium.
Still no storage — Harlequins cannot store luggage at The Stoop.
Random searches on entry remain in force.
Checked against Harlequins' own help centre for the 2026/27 season: the rule and the wording are unchanged. The one thing to flag is Big Game 17 on 20 December, which is played at Allianz Stadium rather than The Stoop — a different venue that operates its own separate bag policy, so do not assume the A4 rule below carries across.
Re-verified against the club's own help centre. Policies can change — check before you travel.
The practical read for 2026/27: The Stoop is strict in a quiet way. There is no size tolerance published beyond "larger than A4", no depth measurement given, and critically no left-luggage option to fall back on — so unlike venues where an oversized bag costs you a storage fee, here it can simply cost you entry. If you are arriving straight from work or a train with anything bigger, plan to leave it before you get to Twickenham rather than at the turnstile.
ALLOWED

Small handbag

A small handbag within A4 is fine to bring in, though security carry out random bag searches on entry.

The Stoop’s published rule: bags larger than A4 in size are not permitted (no depth published).
Full policy detail
Rule Detail
Max size Bags larger than A4 in size are not permitted — no depth published
Bags per person Not specified in the published policy
Bag checks Security carry out random bag searches on entry, and bag searches operate on match days
Cloakroom / bag drop None — the club states it is unable to facilitate the storage of luggage at the venue
Ground The Stoop, also known as the Twickenham Stoop — home of Harlequins
Source quins.zendesk.com
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FAQ
Can I bring a rucksack to The Stoop?

Only if it is A4-size or smaller, which most rucksacks are not. Bags larger than A4 are not permitted, and the club cannot store luggage at the venue.

Is there a cloakroom or bag drop at The Stoop?

No. Harlequins state they are unable to facilitate the storage of luggage at the venue, so an oversized bag has to be dealt with before you arrive.

What’s the bag size limit at The Stoop?

Bags larger than A4 in size are not permitted. The club publishes the A4 benchmark without a depth measurement, and security carry out random bag searches on entry.

Can I store luggage at The Stoop if I’m travelling to the match?

No — the club specifically states it cannot store luggage at the venue, and points fans towards third-party storage nearby instead. Arrange it before you travel.

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

Expect it to be refused, and with no luggage storage at the venue there is nowhere on site to leave it. Sort an oversized bag before you arrive.