Taking umbrellas in to the footy

[HotSausage69]

Just wondering if it's prohibited to take umbrellas in to the footy. I'm thinking of attending a few games this year and being in the middle of winter, it's possible there might be a bit of rain around. So I want to plan ahead and assess my options, how I'll get to the ground, how I'll keep dry on the way, if I need to purchase undercover seats, how I'll avoid getting rained on during the trip home etc.
So was wondering if anyone knew the stadium policies on bringing in an umbrella to the ground. I think the 3 stadiums I'll be looking at heading to this year will be the McG, Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval so information for these three in particular would be appreciated.

Would there be an 'umbrella room', similar to a coat room but for umbrellas that patrons can lodge their brollies for the duration of the match?

It may not even rain, I'm just looking to explore all options and have an action plan in place ahead of time in case the weather does get a bit wild so I don't get caught out.

Cheers

 

[Unknown Identity]

Just wondering if it's prohibited to take umbrellas in to the footy. I'm thinking of attending a few games this year and being in the middle of winter, it's possible there might be a bit of rain around. So I want to plan ahead and assess my options, how I'll get to the ground, how I'll keep dry on the way, if I need to purchase undercover seats, how I'll avoid getting rained on during the trip home etc.
So was wondering if anyone knew the stadium policies on bringing in an umbrella to the ground. I think the 3 stadiums I'll be looking at heading to this year will be the McG, Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval so information for these three in particular would be appreciated.

Would there be an 'umbrella room', similar to a coat room but for umbrellas that patrons can lodge their brollies for the duration of the match?

It may not even rain, I'm just looking to explore all options and have an action plan in place ahead of time in case the weather does get a bit wild so I don't get caught out.

Cheers

This is from the MCG web page.

• Umbrellas cannot be raised in seating areas whilst activity is taking place on the arena. Patrons can purchase disposable plastic ponchos at most catering outlets.

 

[Pablito]

No umbrellas allowed. There is a coat room below gate 3 or at m57.

The majority of the seating is undercover, but if I remember correctly usually if it rains row A to M will be hit 100% on the ground level.

Edit. For the MCG

 

[Macpotata]

Just dress how I go when it's raining.

 

[DieSwans]

Has there even been umbrellas allowed there this millennium? tbh

 

[FRUMPY]

No umbrellas allowed. There is a coat room below gate 3 or at m57.

The majority of the seating is undercover, but if I remember correctly usually if it rains row A to M will be hit 100% on the ground level.

Edit. For the MCG

You can take umbrellas in, just cant put an umbrella up.

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[HTT]

I'd suggest it's not the done thing regardless of whether or not its allowed. Invest in a $2 poncho, it'll keep you dry and won't annoy the shit out anyone.

 

[AvantGardener]

Regardless of the rules, common courtesy. Do you want to be seated behind someone with an umbrella up obstructing your view?

 

[eggtardo]

I wear an umbrella hat.
It's no more view obstructing that those stupid wigs, flag wavers or fans with a large bonce

 

[Gameova_]

If the rain scares you stay at home

 

[Brutalitops]

Just dress how I go when it's raining.

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I never leave home without my giant **** off hook either

 

[CrowInFiji]

Just wondering if it's prohibited to take umbrellas in to the footy. I'm thinking of attending a few games this year and being in the middle of winter, it's possible there might be a bit of rain around. So I want to plan ahead and assess my options, how I'll get to the ground, how I'll keep dry on the way, if I need to purchase undercover seats, how I'll avoid getting rained on during the trip home etc.
So was wondering if anyone knew the stadium policies on bringing in an umbrella to the ground. I think the 3 stadiums I'll be looking at heading to this year will be the McG, Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval so information for these three in particular would be appreciated.

Would there be an 'umbrella room', similar to a coat room but for umbrellas that patrons can lodge their brollies for the duration of the match?

It may not even rain, I'm just looking to explore all options and have an action plan in place ahead of time in case the weather does get a bit wild so I don't get caught out.

Cheers

You need an action plan for rain.

You need to check if umbrellas are ok up during a match as if that isn't a stupid thing to do regardless.

You support Port Adelaide.

Checks out

 

[M Malice]

 

[Ted Parker]

I'd wear a hat as well just in case the sun comes out, maybe some sunscreen. You can never be too careful.
Also consider a torch for night matches, on the way home, a street light might be out.


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[guruisatiger]

Just wondering if it's prohibited to take umbrellas in to the footy. I'm thinking of attending a few games this year and being in the middle of winter, it's possible there might be a bit of rain around. So I want to plan ahead and assess my options, how I'll get to the ground, how I'll keep dry on the way, if I need to purchase undercover seats, how I'll avoid getting rained on during the trip home etc.
So was wondering if anyone knew the stadium policies on bringing in an umbrella to the ground. I think the 3 stadiums I'll be looking at heading to this year will be the McG, Optus Stadium and Adelaide Oval so information for these three in particular would be appreciated.

Would there be an 'umbrella room', similar to a coat room but for umbrellas that patrons can lodge their brollies for the duration of the match?

It may not even rain, I'm just looking to explore all options and have an action plan in place ahead of time in case the weather does get a bit wild so I don't get caught out.

Cheers

It's only rain, it won't kill you do you really need an umbrella?
It hardly ever rains at the G, you'll be fine

 

[maskmcgee]

Tough it out

Rain = seats basically anywhere you want

 

[Pea Nut]

Just think, you can eat hot sausages in the rain. Life doesn't get better than that.

 

[Checkmypockets]

Fair question, a few years ago when it rained, port supporters could duck under a tarp