Singapore F1 Grand Prix Bag Policy 202620 litres. Strictly enforced. No storage at the gates.

The size limit

20 litres is smaller than most people expect. It's a small day pack — about the size of a hydration pack or a small rucksack. A 25–30L everyday backpack is over the limit.

The official policy is published by Singapore GP on the Formula 1 Singapore event website. Check the official source before race day as policies can vary.

No-bag express lanes

Singapore offers express entry lanes for spectators with no bag at all. If you're attending in the evening and only need your phone and tickets, this is the fastest way through security. For a night race with minimal afternoon sun, going bag-free is a viable option.

If you do go bag-free, buy your water and supplies at a 7-Eleven before entry — you won't be able to bring anything in.

What's allowed

• ✓Bags of 20 litres or less
• ✓One water bottle up to 1 litre
• ✓Phones, tablets, and personal cameras (camera plus lens no longer than 30cm)
• ✓Binoculars
• ✓Ear protection
• ✓Medications and medical equipment
• ✓Compact rain jackets and ponchos
• ✓Small flags (check current rules on pole length)

What's not allowed

• ✕Bags over 20 litres — strictly enforced, no exceptions
• ✕Outside food
• ✕Glass bottles or metal cans
• ✕Chairs and stools (including foldable)
• ✕Water bottles over 1 litre
• ✕Cameras with lenses over 30cm combined length, and professional video cameras
• ✕Tripods
• ✕Selfie sticks over 30cm
• ✕Drones or remote-controlled aircraft
• ✕Smoke bombs, flares, or pyrotechnics
• ✕Laser pointers

What gets rejected most often

The most commonly rejected items at Singapore GP gates:

• →Daypacks over the 20-litre limit
• →Metal cans (including energy drinks)
• →Glass bottles
• →Oversized camera lenses (telephoto, detachable zoom)
• →Selfie sticks over 30cm
• →Water bottles over 1 litre

If your bag is rejected

There is very limited storage at Singapore GP circuit gates. This is not a venue where you can hand your bag in and collect it later — the option essentially doesn't exist at most entrances. If your bag is rejected:

• →Return to your hotel if it's nearby (this is why measuring before you leave matters)
• →Leave the bag at your hotel and enter with minimal items
• →Some entrances may have limited storage — check with security on arrival

The right plan is to measure your bag before you leave accommodation — not to rely on storage options that may not exist.

Packing for the limit

Singapore's 20-litre limit and no-outside-food rule means every item needs to earn its place. Priority items for the bag:

• →Cooling towel — Essential for Singapore humidity — folds flat.
• →Phone and power bank — Battery through a full race day running 4pm to midnight.
• →Compact rain jacket — ~40% chance of afternoon storm — folds to almost nothing.
• →Ear protection — Foam earplugs weigh almost nothing. Echo between buildings is harsh.
• →Water bottle (up to 1 litre) — The maximum you can bring in — fill it before entry.