Major clubs in the Women's Super League, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United, have agreed to a trial allowing fans to consume alcohol in the stands during the 2025-26 season. Previous trials in lower leagues found that 66% of 51,000 spectators supported this initiative. WSL Football's COO noted the efforts to provide a top-tier experience, and there were no reported safety incidents or changes in fan behavior during these trials. The discussion also touched on extending similar practices in men's football.
Many of the biggest clubs in the Women's Super League have joined a trial that will allow supporters to drink alcohol in the stands during the 2025-26 season. This follows a previous trial in lower leagues that demonstrated strong support from fans, with 66% of 51,000 spectators in favor. Holly Murdoch, the WSL Football COO, indicated that this initiative is part of a strategy to enhance the matchday experience, with no reported safety issues or changes in fan behavior during the trial.
Tom Greatrex, chair of the Football Supporters' Association, expressed support for extending alcohol consumption trials to men's football, emphasizing that while not all supporters want to drink, those who do should not face criminalization.
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