The day before each match, pitch conditions permitting, both teams are allowed to train for a maximum of one hour at the match stadium. If holding such training sessions could render the pitch unfit for play the next day, an alternative training ground, approved ad hoc by UEFA, must be made available. Priority is given to the visiting team, so the first training session to be moved is that of the home team. Alternatively, both training sessions may be allowed at the stadium but limited to certain areas of the pitch provided the restrictions on the use of the pitch are communicated in writing to each team.
In addition to the training session at the match stadium, the visiting team may hold private training sessions at a location to be agreed on with the host association.
In principle, the stadium’s retractable roof should be in the same position as anticipated for the match, subject to prevailing weather conditions.
Pitch watering ahead of a visiting team’s official training session at the stadium must be agreed between the two teams.
The day before the match, pitch conditions permitting, the referee team may train on the pitch on which the match will be played. If such a training session is not possible as a result of pitch conditions or travel times, an alternative facility should be made available.
If the visiting team and/or referees do not train at the stadium the day before the match for whatever reason (e.g. pitch conditions), they must be permitted to visit the stadium the day before the match.
If the visiting team requests a cool down after the match, it must be communicated at the organisational meeting and should include all relevant information (e.g. duration, number of players, type of exercises). Such requests are subject to the approval of the host association, and, in some cases, the local authorities.