A record-breaking 500,000 tickets have been sold for the UEFA Women’s Euro, which kicks off on Wednesday. The half a million tickets that have already been sold have been purchased by football fans across 99 countries. Some 20% of ticket purchases were made outside of the host nation, England. The tickets have been purchased by …
UEFA apologises to fans over Champions League final
UEFA, football’s European governing body, has issued an apology to fans who witnessed “frightening and distressing events” in the build-up to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France on May 28. Last week, UEFA commissioned an independent review into the events surrounding the final, which was delayed by …
UEFA blames fake tickets for Champions League fiasco
European football governing body UEFA has blamed fans that purchased fake tickets for the issues at the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France on Saturday, which saw the match delayed by 35 minutes. In a statement, UEFA said: “In the lead-up to the game, the turnstiles at the …
UEFA warns fans over unauthorised finals tickets
European football governing body UEFA has warned fans ahead of the upcoming Champions League, Europa League and Conference League finals about the dangers of purchasing tickets on the secondary market. UEFA has issued a statement explaining that tickets to the finals are sold by UEFA and are subject to strict terms and conditions which prevent …
Tickets on sale for UEFA Champions League and Europa League finals
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, which will be held at the Stade de France (pictured) in Paris on May 28. Some 52,000 tickets out of the 75,000 available (matching the stadium’s capacity for the final) can be purchased by fans and the general public. The two teams that …
Women’s Euro final gearing up to be English record
England has sold out its three UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 group matches, with the final at Wembley also selling out its 87,200 ticket allocation. The summer’s tournament will take place from July 6 – July 31 in England, with 16 countries participating. England’s Women are set to play group matches at Manchester United’s Old Trafford, …
Sport and live entertainment condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ordered invasion of Ukraine, figures and clubs in sport, art and live entertainment have not only condemned his actions but have also cancelled performances and matches in response. The Russian State Ballet was due to perform at theatres in Northampton and Wolverhampton, but has now been cancelled due to the …
UEFA switches Saint Petersburg’s Champions League final to Stade de France
UEFA has today (Friday) moved the staging of the 2021-22 Champions League final from Saint Petersburg to Paris, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Executive Committee of European football’s governing body today held an extraordinary meeting following what UEFA described as the “grave escalation of the security situation in Europe”. Having originally been due to …
UEFA to offer loyal fans 30,000 tickets to club finals
UEFA is set to offer fans 30,000 free tickets across its club competitions including the Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League and Women’s Champions League. Tickets will be available to fans of the teams that reach the finals of each competition, to thank them for their support for European football during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
European football hit by ticketing revenue losses
European football governing body UEFA has revealed clubs in Europe lost a staggering €4bn (£3.3bn/$4.5bn) in 2021, with the majority of the losses coming from a fall in gate receipts due to the pandemic. Other factors included a reshaped calendar, television rebates and a loss of commercial and sponsorship revenue. The €4bn figure is even …