Safety at sports grounds

You will need this licence if you have a:

• designated stadium with a capacity of 10,000 or more
• designated premier and football league stadium
• non-designated sports ground with one or more regulated stands, with a capacity of 500 or more spectators

Contact us if you have not heard from us within 63 days of submitting your application.

If you have a complaint about a sports ground, please contact them first. Contact us if you need further help. 

• Government legislation website - Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 on the
• Government legislation website - Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987