If you’re an adult existing smoker or heated tobacco user and a fan of sports like football, rugby, or others that are based in a stadium, you may have wondered if you can take heated tobacco with you on match day.

In short, the answer varies depending on where you’re going. The laws are that smoking in all substantially enclosed public places is not allowed, so indoor stadiums, hospitality lounges, indoor food courts are all smoke-free.

When it comes to outdoor stadiums, there is no law that prohibits smoking or using heated tobacco, but each venue will likely have their own restrictions about what is allowed. We’ve taken a look at the policies for the UK’s most visited stadiums, below. Please note, while the venue rules are correct at the time of publication, you should check venue policies prior to each visit in case of change.

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Wembley Stadium?

Smoking, or using electronic and vapour cigarettes, which includes heated tobacco, is not permitted anywhere within the stadium. If you would like to elevate your day with heated tobacco, you will have to use it either before entering the venue, or once you’ve left. Note that there is a no re-entry policy at Wembley Stadium, so be aware that you cannot pop out for a heated tobacco break with the intention of re-entering. On occasions like this nicotine pouches are perfect. We recommend Nordic Spirit.

For more information, check the Wembley website

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Twickenham Stadium (Allianz Stadium)?

Twickenham Stadium doesn’t allow smoking anywhere within the green perimeter fence line of the stadium. This includes e-cigarettes, vaporisers and heated tobacco. Where there is provision of a West Fan Village or where re-entry is allowed, smoking within the external area of the fence line is permitted. Note that on an event day, you cannot leave the stadium and re-enter. For more information, see the Twickenham Allianz Stadium website.

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Old Trafford Stadium?

You cannot smoke or use heated tobacco at Old Trafford Stadium. They say that “offending supporters will be asked to leave”. Similarly to Wembley and Twickenham, once you’ve left the stadium, you cannot re-enter. Read more on the Manchester United website.

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Principality Stadium?

Principality Stadium is now completely smoke-free. You are able to smoke or use heated tobacco outside the stadium but not within the main gates. Read more on the Principality Stadium website.

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Emirates Stadium?

Emirates Stadium prohibits the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaporisers (including heated tobacco) at their stadium. They specify that any instance of someone caught using any of these will result in “ejection from the ground”. If you wish to use your Ploom device on an Emirates Stadium game day, you will need to do so either before entry or after leaving the venue. See the Emirates Stadium website for more information.

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Anfield Stadium?

At Anfield, you are not allowed to smoke or vape. They do not have any designated areas. Find out more at the Anfield website. 

Can I smoke or use heated tobacco at Celtic Park Stadium?

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the stadium. The use of vaping devices and e-cigarettes is not allowed within the seating deck or viewing platforms. Unfortunately, that includes heated tobacco devices. Visit the Celtic FC website for more information or get in touch with the venue. 

We hope this was useful. It's important to also do your own research before attending a stadium event, to find out for certain whether you can use Ploom on site. Or, if you’re attending a gig soon, read our blog on the rules surrounding heated tobacco at gigs.