CCL Regulations Document: The Stadiums

This is the fourth post in a series on the Champions League Rules and Regulations document, and now I focus on the clauses with respect to the stadiums that will host CCL matches.  These regulations can be found in Section 10.

• Perhaps the most important regulation is the all-seater requirement (Sect. 10.4).  All standing areas must be kept vacant. 
• The stadium must be the same one used by the home team for its domestic league games (Sect. 10.2a), and it must meet minimum FIFA requirements for international matches.
• The stadium must be floodlit with even lighting of at least 800 Lux (Sect. 10.6a), and an emergency power generation system (Sect. 10.6b).
• Also, the stadium must have the following facilities (Sect. 10.7):
  • Separate locker rooms for both teams and the match officials, meeting international standards in terms of size, quality, and amenities.
  • Controlled areas for post-match interview areas (mixed zone).
  • Room for post-match press conference.
  • At least 2 enclosed booths for radio/TV (preferably 2 booths for TV / 4 booths for radio)
  • Controlled seating for media personnel:
    • At least 50 for Preliminary Round/Group Stage games
    • At least 80 for Knockout Round games
  • A fully operational and audible public address system
• A security plan for the safety of the attendees, and to manage the controlled areas in and around the stadium (Sect. 10.9).
• If it does not meet those requirements, then the club must make the modifications at its expense to bring the stadium up to the minimum criteria.
• If that's still not possible "after exhausting all reasonable efforts" (Sect. 10.2c), there are two options, subject to CONCACAF approval:
  • A stadium in the same country
  • A stadium in the same region, but not in the home country of the opposing team
• If a stadium has artificial turf, the opposing team is entitled to at least two training sessions prior to the match (Sect. 10.5b).  Otherwise, the opposing team must be allowed to train in the stadium for one hour either the day before or the morning of the match (Sect. 10.3b).
• If the match is interrupted due to weather or other events beyond the control of the host team, the match is replayed the following day (score starting from 0-0), with provisions for a third replay if required by weather (Sect. 10.5f).

The next part of this series will focus on the disciplinary issues with regard to the players and clubs.

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