Before you visit a Premier League stadium, such as Old Trafford, Boleyn Ground, Stamford Bridge, the Etihad Stadium, or The Emirates, to name just a few, there are several things you need to be aware of.
Here are several important tips for visiting a Premier League stadium in 2020, examples of which include pre-booking your tickets and prearranging your travel plans, knowing what forbidden items you can’t take into the stadium, and remembering to not book your tickets with the away fans if you’re a home supporter.
Things to avoid when visiting a Premier League stadium
Whether you’re visiting a Premier League stadium or any other major stadium around the world, there are some things you must always avoid.
Some grounds are more strict than others, and if you don’t adhere to the rules, you could get ejected from the stadium and possibly denied entry in the future.
While bags are allowed at most stadiums, they are likely to be checked, so be careful what you put inside your bag.
Obviously, never put anything inside your bag that could be deemed as a dangerous weapon.
Some grounds won’t even allow you to take food or drinks, so if you can avoid it, just buy food and drinks when you get there (which can be expensive, so you may even want to eat and drink before you even enter the stadium).
When it comes to what clothes to wear, just wear normal clothes and nothing too outrageous, such as fancy dress costumes, clothes that are too revealing, or clothes with images that may be offensive to some.
It would be a good idea to perhaps wear the colours of the team you have gone to sup specific team, make sure that you don’t sit with the opposing fans.
If you do, and your team scores, cheering that goal could get you into instant trouble with the away fans.
Can I make bets at a Premier League stadium?
Some Premier League stadiums have their very own in-house sports betting shops, where you can place bets on a variety of markets for that day’s match (and possibly any other Premier League matches that are also happening that same day).
However, there can be a rush to place bets, so it might be a good idea to place a bet on the game before you go.
There are lots of Premier League betting markets at hundreds of fully licensed online gambling sites.
It’s far easier to place a bet from your mobile phone before you get to the stadium than it is to join a queue at the ground and then fill out all the paperwork with hundreds of people squashed around you.
More dos and don’t when you visit a Premier League stadium
It’s recommended that you try to avoid consuming alcohol or any illegal substances, and if you notice anyone that is inebriated, the best thing to do would be to just try and steer clear of them.
Most people have good intentions when visiting games, but there’s also a tiny element that only go to the games looking for trouble.
Never try to start fights, and if someone does start goading you, just do your best to ignore them and get as far away from them as possible.
Some people take football far too seriously.
The best thing to do before visiting any ground would be to visit the official website to find out the exact rules and regulations for that particular ground.
Enjoy yourself, try to relax, and don’t forget that you’re there to have fun. Try not to let any negative experiences ruin your day, even if your team loses, and try to get back home safely.
In other words, try to have transport/travel plans prearranged because when 50,000 to 80,000 people come out of the stadium at the same time, it can often be extremely hard to catch a bus, hail a taxi, or even get on the train.