Changes to the bag policy at Gtech Community Stadium | OneFootball

Brentford FC enhancing its matchday security procedures at Gtech Community Stadium with a revised bag policy that is in line with incoming crowd safety legislation.

Our revised policy will be in effect for every home game, starting with the pre-season friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday 15 August (3pm kick-off BST).

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known also as ‘Martyn’s Law’, will come into effect in the UK in 2027.

As a football club responsible for the safety of thousands on matchdays, this legislation requires Brentford to demonstrate enhanced, robust security arrangements.

For all home games this season and beyond, bags that exceed the permitted dimensions of 34 cm (H) x 24 cm (W) x 11 cm (D) will not be permitted into the stadium, including suitcases. These dimensions are slightly larger than the height and width of an A4 sheet of paper.

The club strongly recommends that fans do not bring bags with them to the stadium but bags within the size restrictions will be permitted, subject to a search on entry.

Please note that bags cannot be folded to meet the size limit. Stewards will have apparatus to measure bag sizes and those that are bigger than the permitted size will need to be checked into the club’s bag storage facility.

Why are we revising our bag policy?

Away fans are also included in this policy. The visiting club will be informed of the bag size restrictions ahead of their supporters' arrival.

These changes have been made in consultation with fan groups who recognise and support the need for best practice safety and security procedures for all supporters at the Gtech.

Bag storage will be available at the Bees Superstore

Fans with oversized bags that are not permitted into the stadium will be directed to the bag storage facility at the Bees Superstore where they can securely store their bag or suitcase. Prams and buggies can also be stored here.

Bag storage is only available at the Bees Superstore, located next to the A4/M4, identified in the map below. Storage is not available at the Hive Superstore, our more recently opened store located next to Kew Bridge station.

Storage will open two hours before kick-off unless stated otherwise ahead of the fixture. Fans must collect their bag by the time listed on their storage ticket otherwise their bag will be locked in storage until it can be collected the following day.

Bag storage will be free for the pre-season friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt and opening three home Premier League fixtures of the season (Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and Chelsea) while supporters adapt to the new policy.

From the game against Liverpool on 17 October onwards, bag storage will cost £5 per item for most bags and £10 per item for the largest bags and suitcases.

Any profits from the bag storage will be donated to Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.

Fans that cycle to the game can store their bags and helmets for free throughout the season. Show your bike helmet at the bag storage as proof that you cycled. Bike helmets will still be permitted into the stadium if preferred.

Exemptions for medical, accessibility and childcare reasons

Exemptions to bag size restrictions have always been available to fans with medical and accessibility requirements, and this will continue.

These exemptions are intended for fans that need to bring specialist medical or accessibility supplies or equipment into the stadium. We can also allow exemptions for parents of small children who need provisions such as nappies and bottles with them inside the stadium.

If you need an exemption, you should request one as soon as possible by contacting accessibility@brentfordfc.com and providing evidence and information as to why you need a larger bag. Exemptions are at the discretion of the club and successful applicants will receive a PDF letter that they must present to stewards when enterting the ground.

For any other reasonable adjustments that fans might require, contact our stadium security team on operations@brentfordfc.com to discuss your situation.