Can members take alcohol to the matches at Rugby? Went yesterday, (going Wednesday), and there was a bag search and advice about glass bottles, but can we take beer and / or wine so long as we avoid glass - anyone done so? Thanks

I think it's a worldwide ban imposed by the ICC. Hopefully someone will prove me wrong

I believe that for Championship and One Day Cup games at Edgbaston you’re allowed to take alcohol into the ground, but not for T20s. Not sure if it’s any different for Rugby, though.

From the FAQs on the website:

Can I bring food and drink into the ground?

Yes, spectators can bring in their own food and drink subject to the following restrictions:

Vitality County Championship and One Day Cup

Spectators are allowed to bring their own food and drink into the stadium, excluding glass bottles.

We ask that you avoid bringing in large bags, if at all possible.

International, Vitality Blast Finals Day, Vitality Blast and The Hundred

No alcohol is allowed into the ground for international matches, Vitality Blast Finals Day, Vitality Blast and The Hundred.

As you would expect, we will have a thorough safety and security operation in place when you arrive. Bags and personnel will be searched. Please avoid bringing bags, if at all possible.

There are some items you can’t bring into the ground;

No alcohol.
No glass bottles.
Spectators can bring in their own food and drink subject to the above restrictions.
No fireworks or flares.
No weapons, firearms or any other items considered dangerous.
Flags, Clothing, Banners, or other signs that are offensive, racist, or commercially or politically motivated.
No instruments, whistles or horns, unless agreed in advance.
This policy helps to ensure the safety and comfort of spectators in attendance at Edgbaston on our busier match days.

To me, that would suggest that it’s only T20s and internationals that it’s not allowed.

Thanks EB. Seems I was recalling the ICC imposed the ban on international matches. The rest I suppose is down to local decisions - ECB and individual clubs.

Response from the Club

As a Member, you are entitled to take up to four cans of beer, or a bottle of wine in to the ground at Rugby, the same amount as at Edgbaston. The only difference is that glass is prohibited.