Article 8 Team benches and fourth official's position - Stadium Infrastructure

UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations

Content Type
Technical Regulations
Category
Specific Regulations > Stadium Infrastructure
ft:locale
en-GB
Enforcement Date
1 June 2025
8.01

Stadiums must be equipped with two team benches located either side of the halfway line, parallel to the touchline, each with seating for at least 20 people and positioned at least 4m from the touchline, with an unobstructed view of the entire field of play. All seats must be covered and appropriately segregated from the general public.

8.02

If the team benches provide fewer seats than required by the competition regulations, the remaining seats must be accommodated to the side of each team bench (or behind if the team benches are in the stands), with access to the dressing rooms. They must be segregated from the general public and, ideally, covered. The set-up must be the same for both teams.

8.03

Each technical area and its markings must comply with the IFAB Laws of the Game.

8.04

Between the team benches, a position with a seat and a desk must be provided for the fourth official, at pitch level, segregated from the general public and, ideally, covered.