UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations

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The UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations set the criteria for classifying European football stadiums . There are four categories: 1, 2, 3 and 4. The relevant regional associations are responsible for the classification. They must inspect stadiums in which matches in an international competition are to be played and issue stadium certificates on the basis of the criteria, which must be submitted to the UEFA administration.

In Germany, the classification is carried out jointly by the DFB and DFL . To this end, a “Stadium Manual - Requirements for football stadiums in structural, infrastructural, organizational and operational terms” was developed, which largely refers to the UEFA stadium infrastructure regulations. Before the introduction of the UEFA Stadium Infrastructure Regulations in 2006, UEFA named five-star stadiums and four-star stadiums . The award as a five-star stadium was a prerequisite for a Champions League final to be played in a stadium . In order to be able to host a UEFA Cup final (now the UEFA Europa League), a stadium had to be classified as at least a four-star stadium. Despite the importance of the award, UEFA did not provide an official list of the awarded stadiums.

criteria

The stadium infrastructure regulations contain a large number of requirements that must be met by stadiums of every category. For example, there must be parking spaces for the two team buses. Category 4 stadiums were formerly known as elite stadiums . The following are the requirements, which differ depending on the stadium category:

Requirement Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
Stadium capacity General A main stand with at least 200 seats Minimum capacity: 3000 seats Minimum capacity: 8,000 seats
Standing and seating Standing is allowed. Only seats are allowed. Standing areas must remain closed (benches of any kind are not permitted and fall into the standing room category).
Minimum number of VIP seats 50 100 250 500
Minimum number of VIP seats for the visiting team 10 20th 50 100
exclusive catering area - 400 m²
Floodlight system towards permanently installed cameras 800 - 1400 lx 1200 - 1400 lx at least 1400 lx
towards mobile cameras 500 - 1000 lx 800 - 1000 lx at least 1000 lx
emergency generator - The unit must provide at least two thirds of the required light output. The unit must provide the full required light output immediately and without interruption.
Control room - Control room, which allows an overview of the entire interior of the stadium and is equipped with communication technology.
Video surveillance - Permanent video surveillance system both inside and outside the stadium. The cameras must have freeze-frame functionality and be connected to color monitors located in the control room.
matchfield length 100 - 110 m 105 m
width 64 - 75 m 68 m
Fences between the spectators and the field allowed not allowed
Parking spaces VIP parking in a secure area 20th 50 100 150
buses at least 2 for the teams
Working space for the media 50 m² 100 m² 150 m²
Camera position Minimum size for the main camera platform 4 m² 6 m² 10 m² 12 m²
Press box Minimum number of covered seats 20th 50 100 200
Minimum number of covered seats with a desk 5 25th 50 100
Position of the press box - Centrally located in the main stand (near the team changing rooms and the various media facilities)
Seats for TV and radio commentators 2 5 25th 40
TV studios Minimum number 1 2 3
Required size - 5 m × 5 m × 2.3 m (length / width / height)
additional requirement - Including a moderation studio with a view of the pitch; enough space for a secured mixed zone
OB van area surface at least 100 m² at least 200 m² at least 1000 m² at least 2000 m²
place - On the same side of the stadium as the main camera
Press conference room Requirement Part of the media workspace can be used as a press conference room. At least one press conference room must be available, equipped with a desk, camera platform, podium, split box , sound system and chairs.
Minimum number of seats - 50 75 100

Competitions

According to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League regulations, stadiums in the first and second qualifying rounds must meet at least Category 2 criteria. In the third qualifying phase it must be at least Category 3, for the play-off play-offs a Category 3 stadium is required in the Europa League and a Category 4 stadium in the Champions League. For the following games up to and including the semi-finals, the Category 4 required. The finals must take place on Category 4 stadiums with natural grass; other requirements may also be required. The UEFA Super Cup must be played in a stadium that meets the structural criteria of Category 3. At the U21 European Championship, the stadiums for the qualifying competition must meet the requirements of Category 2. The final tournament requires Category 3 stadiums. UEFA Women's Champions League matches from the qualifying round up to and including the semi-finals can be played in Category 1 stadiums. The final requires at least Category 2. In cases of particular hardship and upon justified request, UEFA can grant exceptions to the required criteria. These exceptions can be granted either for single or multiple games or for the entire duration of the competition.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ UEFA: Regulations for the 2018–2018 UEFA Champions League cycle: 2017/2018 season, Article 30 (p. 34), ( pdf , accessed: June 7, 2018).
  2. ↑ UEFA: Regulations of the UEFA Europa League cycle 2015-2018: Season 2017/2018, Article 29 (p. 31) ( pdf , accessed: June 7, 2018).
  3. ↑ Regulations of the UEFA Super Cup
  4. ↑ Regulations of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship
  5. ↑ Regulations of the UEFA Women's Champions League