Liverpool FC: permanent mental health support hub opened for supporters at Anfield

News Tank Football - Paris - News #454060 - Published on 18/09/26 at 13:45
©  Liverpool FC
At Anfield, Liverpool’s home ground - ©  Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC (Premier League) have opened a permanent space dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of supporters on matchdays at Anfield (61,276 capacity), described by the club as the first initiative of its kind in the Premier League and Barclays Women’s Super League, they announced on 11 September 2026.

Called “Kicking Off Conversations”, the hub is located outside the stadium and jointly run by the LFC Foundation, the club’s official charity, and their safeguarding team. Mental health professionals and trained Foundation staff provide confidential support to fans and can signpost them to "specialist services."

The hub is aimed in particular at people struggling with their mental health or experiencing suicidal thoughts, as well as supporters concerned about someone else or affected by suicide. The initiative has received £25,000 (€28,800) in funding from Forever Reds, Liverpool FC’s official former players’ association.

The initiative makes permanent a pilot programme in which Liverpool FC took part alongside ten other clubs in 2025-26. The pilot helped shape the Premier…

©  Liverpool FC
At Anfield, Liverpool’s home ground - ©  Liverpool FC

Welcome! This article is only available to subscribers.

3 reasons to subscribe

Timely and relevant insights

In 10 minutes, access a concise overview of key developments across the industry, curated by an experienced editorial team.

100% information, 0% advertising

An independent and impartial media outlet, fully dedicated to high-quality information. No advertising, no sponsored content, no consulting or training activities.

A tailored information service

Frequency of alerts can be customised to your needs: daily, weekly or in real time. Content is accessible on smartphones (app), tablets and desktop computers.