Article 18 Stands and spectator facilities - Stadium Infrastructure

UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations

Content Type
Technical Regulations
Category
Specific Regulations > Stadium Infrastructure
ft:locale
en-GB
Enforcement Date
1 June 2025
18.01

Seats for spectators must be individual, numbered, firmly fixed in place, robust, made of a shatterproof, non-flammable material, and have a backrest of a minimum height of 30cm when measured from the surface of the seat.

18.02

Stands must be fixed to a load-bearing foundation and may not be based on or contain any tubular/scaffolding structures. The material, design and construction of the stands must be clearly intended for permanent use.

18.03

Standing accommodation, terraces, platforms, benches and seats without backrest are permitted/prohibited as follows:

Category

1

Permitted provided that benches and seats without backrest are firmly fixed in place.

2 to 4

Prohibited.

18.04

Stadiums must be in good condition and all areas must be clean and well lit. There must be no loose material (e.g. stones, concrete) that could be hazardous, thrown or otherwise misused.

18.05

Spectator areas must provide unobstructed lines of sight of the field of play.

18.06

Catering facilities must be available in every sector, be accessible and remain open for as long as spectators have access to the sector. Catering prices for visiting supporters must not exceed those for home supporters.