While there are restrictions on what can be brought into the stadium for matches, during the Nepal vs. India game, spectators were spotted wearing helmets inside the venue.

As per FIFA & AFC guidelines, The following items are strictly prohibited at all times in the Stadium unless expressly authorised by the Event Organisers.

Hazardous Items

• weapons of any kind (including for self-defence), ammunition or components of guns, piercing or bladed items, knives, cold steel weapons or objects which enable the practice of violence;

• explosives, detonators and items containing or concealing such prohibited items;

• any other object which could be used as a weapon, to cut, or to stab, or as a projectile, or any object which could in the opinion of the Event Organisers endanger the safety of others, including umbrellas or beach umbrellas, motorcycle helmets, hard hats and other similar objects;

• work tools of any kind;

• body protection gear or corsets (unless permitted upon presentation of a medical prescription), including bullet-proof vests and items used in martial arts or extreme sports;

• helmets as well as any other means of disguise or items specifically designed for concealing a person’s identity, except for religious headwear, medical masks and face shields. Any permitted face covering must be removed upon request of the Event Organisers (for example, for the purposes of access and security screening);

• except for cigarettes and electronic smoking devices (including those that heat tobacco), any materials, articles or objects (including self-made items), the use of which can result in the generation of smoke, heat and/or flames including lighters, matches, fireworks, flares, smoke bombs and other smoke-emitting articles, compressed and liquefied gases, combustible solids, poisonous or noxious or pungent substances, oxidising substances and organic peroxides;

• toxic, radioactive, caustic or corrosive materials;

• spray cans, corrosive and flammable substances, paints or receptacles containing substances that are harmful to health or highly flammable;

• aerosol cylinders, thermoses and flasks of any kind;

• bottles, cups, jars, cans or any other form of closed or capped receptacle that may be thrown or cause injury, as well as other objects made of glass or any other breakable material or especially hard packages or hard thermal boxes;

• sports equipment items (excluding clothing) such as inflatable balls, regardless of size, and Frisbees;

• other inflated or inflatable items, such as balloons;

• bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, kick scooters and electric scooters. Baby strollers are permitted to be brought inside the Stadium outer perimeter subject to dedicated storage facilities being available;

• large items such as stairs, benches, folding chairs, boxes, cardboard containers, large bags, backpacks, suitcases and sports bags. ‘Large’ means any objects for which the sum of three dimensions of length, width and height exceeds 75 centimetres and which cannot be stored under a seat in the Stadium;

• significant quantities of paper or any rolls of paper;

• any quantities of powdery materials, flour or similar substances (small make up elements, such as compact powder, shadows, blush, lipsticks, glosses and other are permitted);

• any type of animal, except for assistance dogs provided they are not prohibited under local laws. Assistance dogs shall only be permitted if they are accompanying a disabled Ticket Holder with valid proof of eligibility or a disabled Accredited Person.

Food / Liquids / Consumable Items

• With the exception of hand sanitizers no larger than 100ml, any liquids containing alcohol, including any alcoholic beverages, unless purchased and consumed within designated areas of the Stadium and in strict accordance with any additional alcohol consumption rules imposed by the Event Organisers;

• any other liquids exceeding 100 millilitres unless such liquids are purchased inside the Stadium, with the exception of (i) baby milk and sterilised water in containers (including in glass containers) not exceeding 1 litre per child, and (ii) liquids up to 500 millilitres that are required for medical reasons but only if presented with a medical certificate in English or Arabic and in the presence of the person for whom they are intended;

• food items of any kind, except if acquired inside the Stadium or if they are medically required or for babies or young infants (not exceeding 1 litre per child). Food items required for medical reasons will only be permitted inside the Stadium if presented with a medical certificate in English or Arabic and in the presence of the person for whom they are intended. Any permitted food items must be packed in receptacles that are not made out of glass or otherwise in contravention of this Stadium Code of Conduct;

• drugs, narcotics or stimulants of any kind, except substances necessary for medical reasons if presented with a medical certificate in English or Arabic and in the presence of the person for whom they are intended. Medications that are not prohibited or restricted by Qatari law are permitted in quantities not exceeding a single package of more than 7 different medicines (in any form, including aerosols, drops, syringes, etc.) and must be in factory packaging;

Flags and Political / Offensive / Commercial Items

• any materials, including but not limited to banners, flags, fliers, apparel and other paraphernalia, that are of a political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature, containing wording, symbols or any other attributes aimed at discrimination of any kind against a country, private person or group on account of race, skin colour, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, birth, wealth or any other status, sexual orientation or on any other grounds;

• flags, banners and posters except those that do not exceed 2 meters x 1.5 meters or unless approved in advance by the Event Organisers in writing, provided in all cases that such flags, banners or posters are made of a non-flammable material, and are not in any other way prohibited under this Stadium Code of Conduct. All such items must be presented at the Stadium entrance for inspection by the Event Organisers;

• flagpoles or banner poles of any kind, with the exception of flexible poles or so called double poles made from non-flammable plastic that do not exceed 1 metre long and 1 centimetre in diameter and are not otherwise deemed a safety risk by the Event Organisers;

• any promotional or commercial object, apparel or other material including, but not limited to, banners, flags, signs, symbols and flyers or any type of object, material or clothing that, in the opinion of the Event Organisers, are promotional or commercial in nature;

Electronic, Musical and Telecommunication Items

• radio-electronic or high frequency devices, or any other devices that may lead to an interruption or failure of broadcasting or IT functionality at the Stadium;

• any musical instruments (mechanical or manual) that do not fit easily within the window of the X-ray baggage scanner (being 60 centimetres x 40 centimetres) for security screening. Ticket Holders may bring musical instrument larger than the indicated size of the window subject to preapproval of the Event Organisers and security screening. The applicable Event Organiser may require Ticket Holders to stop using musical instruments if the sound emitting from the respective device interferes with event operations or the enjoyment of other Ticket Holders;

• electronic, mechanical or manual devices that produce noise or other excessively loud sounds, such as vuvuzelas, whistles, loudspeakers, etc. Heaters for drums are also prohibited. The Event Organisers may require Ticket Holders to stop using devices permitted inside the Stadium if the sound emitting from the respective device interferes with event operations or the enjoyment of other Ticket Holders;

• instruments that emit laser beams, laser pointers or similar emissions;

• any type of television and telecommunication equipment (including professional video cameras) or other professional equipment that is capable of recording sound and video;

• more than one set of extra batteries or rechargeable units for any device which is permitted under this Stadium Code of Conduct. 1 power bank of any size is permitted per person;

• any types of mounts for photo and video equipment, such as tripods, monopods and ‘selfie’ sticks;

• drones and any remote-controlled aircraft;

• Binoculars (except if used by partially-sighted Ticket Holders who hold a valid medical certificate in English or Arabic) and other optical magnifying equipment, except photographic camera lenses for non-professional purposes.

Other Prohibited Items

• any other objects that may compromise public safety, cause nuisance and/or harm the Competition's reputation, as determined by the Event Organisers at their absolute discretion.

• Holders of a wheelchair user Ticket (“Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holders”) are required to bring their own wheelchair or mobility scooter in order to access the Stadium. For security and operational reasons, no wheelchairs, mobility scooters or other kinds of seating will be provided to Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holders.

• Inside the Stadium, Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holders are permitted to use manual or electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters with either three or four wheels, a maximum width of 70 centimetres and length of 130 centimetres, a maximum turning radius of 90 centimetres and turning width of 150 centimetres, and a maximum speed of 6 kilometres per hour. For safety and security reasons, wheelchairs or mobility scooters exceeding any of these restrictions are not permitted inside the Stadium.

The Event Organisers reserve the right to make a final decision on whether any item brought to or into the Stadium is prohibited, which must be respected.

FIFA