UEFA: safe standing facilities to be observed in England, Germany and France in 2022-23

UEFA has launched "a programme to observe the use of standing facilities for general admission spectators attending matches of clubs participating in its men's club competitions (Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League) during the upcoming 2022-23 season," announced the European Confederation on 27/07/2022. Initially, only stadiums in three countries - England, Germany and France - will be included in this observation programme due to the existence of national or local legislation allowing safe standing under certain conditions (see below).

"The programme will be carried out during the group stage and knockout phases up to and including the semi-finals of the 2022-23 UEFA men's club competitions. The finals are excluded," said UEFA.

"The objective is to assess if and under what conditions standing may be reintroduced in UEFA competitions in a safe manner," added the body.

"UEFA will appoint independent experts to analyse the use of standing facilities at both domestic and international club matches in England, Germany and France" (UEFA)