During the 2026 World Cup in Guadalajara, thousands of fans will gather in the city to experience the excitement of soccer both at the stadium and at the Fan Fest! If you plan to attend these events, here is a list of prohibited and permitted items.
To facilitate access and speed up security checks, organizers recommend bringing only the essentials. Ideally , bring a small bag— preferably transparent—where you can store your essential belongings.
What can you bring to the FIFA Fan Fest and the stadiums?
Permitted items include:
- Cell phone
- Wallet
- Keys
- A small or transparent bag that does not exceed the dimensions of 30 x 15 x 30 centimeters
- Personal items for basic use
Remember that all attendees will be subject to security checks before entering the venues.
Items you cannot bring into the stadium
- Weapons, sharp objects, explosives, hazardous substances, and any item that could be used to cause harm.
- Drugs, narcotics, illegal substances, and unauthorized medications.
- Food, beverages, and alcohol, as well as thermoses, bottles, containers, and unauthorized receptacles.
- Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, aerosols, lighters, matches, lasers, and flammable materials.
- Backpacks, suitcases, and bags that exceed the permitted dimensions.
- Bicycles, scooters, roller skates, skateboards, and strollers.
- Pets and animals, except for service animals.
- Flags, banners, and promotional materials, as well as political, discriminatory, or offensive content.
- Musical instruments, vuvuzelas, whistles, horns, drones, and professional photography or video equipment.
- Any other item that organizers deem a risk to security or the smooth running of the event.
Here you can view FIFA’s complete code of conduct.
Items you cannot bring into the FIFA Fan Fest
- Backpacks, suitcases, largebags, and oversizedbags.
- Food, beverages, and containers brought from outside.
- Weapons, dangerous objects, explosives, and illegal substances.
- Aerosols, lighters, and e-cigarettes.
- Musical instruments, speakers, sirens, whistles, and balls.
- Professional photography or video equipment.
- Pets, except for service animals.
- Flags, banners, and unauthorizedpromotional items.
- Umbrellas, strollers, and bulky items that could obstruct or endanger attendees.
- Any item that security personnel deem a risk to the event.
Will alcohol be sold during the World Cup?
One of the most frequently asked questions among fans concerns the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages may be sold in the fan zones and host stadiums, but only at authorized establishments within the venues and in accordance with applicable regulations.
