SPECTATOR INFORMATION FOR THOSE GOING TO WEMBLEY

[Burt]

Key points.

KEY TIMINGS
- Ticket Offices Open 1.00pm
- Hospitality Doors Open 2.00pm
- Stadium Doors Open 3.00pm
- Team Warm Ups 4.10pm - 4.40pm
- Kick Off 5.00pm
- Scheduled Match Finish 6.45pm, subject to extra time and penalties

TICKETING
Fulham supporters will be based in the East end of the stadium with access via the following turnstiles:
- Level 1 – B / C / F / G
- Level 2 – Club Wembley Main & East
- Level 5 – D / E / A

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please note there will be enhanced security searches in place for this match and all supporters need to be aware of:
- We strongly advise that all supporters arrive at the stadium no later than 1 hour prior to kick-off.
- We encourage spectators to not bring any bags with them, all bags will be searched regardless of size.
- Be aware of prohibited items.
- Please note that re-usable sports bottles are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Please note that vuvuzelas/airhorns are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Musical instruments can be permitted entry to the stadium as long as they are approved by EFL and Wembley in advance.
- Food and drink – Visitors are advised not to bring food and drink to the stadium as there will be sufficient provision inside for purchase.
- Please note persistent standing is not permitted within the stadium bowl during the match. Wembley Stadium would kindly ask all supporters to
abide by this rule and respond to the safety instructions from the stewarding team so that all guests can have an enjoyable experience.

ALCOHOL
No alcohol will be permitted entry if brought to the stadium. Full concessions will be available inside the stadium including alcohol to be purchased with the following management plan in place:
- All drinks will be decanted into plastic cups at service points
- All soft drinks brought to the stadium will be decanted at the turnstiles into plastic cups
- No alcohol to be taken inside the bowl
- 4 x drinks per person at time of service
- Challenge 25 will be in force

FLAGS/BANNERS
Supporters may bring a flag/banner into the ground WITHOUT permission from Wembley Stadium if:
- The flag/banner is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
- It does not have an attached flag pole
- In the case of an attached flag pole, it is made from wood and plastic only and is no longer than 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter.
- There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag
- It does not contain any abusive or defamatory message

Please note that flag poles made of metal are not permitted inside the stadium, no matter what size or length the flag / pole is.

If a supporter arrives at Wembley Stadium and their flag/banner does not come under the above points, and they have not gained permission from Wembley Stadium, the flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry.

Supporters will NEED permission from Wembley Stadium if any of the following applies:
- Flag/banner is larger than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point
- The supporter wishes to have a static flag/banner connected to seating (this is not possible for sold out games)

Upon seeking permission, you must supply the following:
- Submit an official request via help.wembleystadium.com/support/home
- A photo showing the whole of the flag
- A photo showing any flag pole connected
- The actual size of the flag
- A valid, in date fire certificate, in English with the appropriate stamps of authority (this is preferable but not mandatory)

PLEASE NOTE – THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OF OVERSIZED FLAGS IS MIDDAY THURSDAY 24TH MAY; ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DECLINED.

If you arrive at Wembley Stadium and your flag differs in any way from the photographed or described flag, your flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry into the Stadium.

Wembley Stadium reserves the right to remove any flags if they are deemed to be causing an issue during the match.

[RaySmith]

Thanks Burt- very useful.

[Nero]

Think next to this it says welcome to Guantanamo Bay

[Neil D]

So,if I turn up with a plastic bottle of water, they are going to make me pour it into a plastic cup? So, I end up with no alternative other than to buy their expensive bottled water instead?

[flyingfish]

There is information as well available about fan zones. There is a Fulham one in Arena Square until 4pm - anyone know what will be there?

[bucksfulham]

Key points.

KEY TIMINGS
- Ticket Offices Open 1.00pm
- Hospitality Doors Open 2.00pm
- Stadium Doors Open 3.00pm
- Team Warm Ups 4.10pm - 4.40pm
- Kick Off 5.00pm
- Scheduled Match Finish 6.45pm, subject to extra time and penalties

TICKETING
Fulham supporters will be based in the East end of the stadium with access via the following turnstiles:
- Level 1 – B / C / F / G
- Level 2 – Club Wembley Main & East
- Level 5 – D / E / A

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please note there will be enhanced security searches in place for this match and all supporters need to be aware of:
- We strongly advise that all supporters arrive at the stadium no later than 1 hour prior to kick-off.
- We encourage spectators to not bring any bags with them, all bags will be searched regardless of size.
- Be aware of prohibited items.
- Please note that re-usable sports bottles are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Please note that vuvuzelas/airhorns are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Musical instruments can be permitted entry to the stadium as long as they are approved by EFL and Wembley in advance.
- Food and drink – Visitors are advised not to bring food and drink to the stadium as there will be sufficient provision inside for purchase.
- Please note persistent standing is not permitted within the stadium bowl during the match. Wembley Stadium would kindly ask all supporters to
abide by this rule and respond to the safety instructions from the stewarding team so that all guests can have an enjoyable experience.

ALCOHOL
No alcohol will be permitted entry if brought to the stadium. Full concessions will be available inside the stadium including alcohol to be purchased with the following management plan in place:
- All drinks will be decanted into plastic cups at service points
- All soft drinks brought to the stadium will be decanted at the turnstiles into plastic cups
- No alcohol to be taken inside the bowl
- 4 x drinks per person at time of service
- Challenge 25 will be in force

FLAGS/BANNERS
Supporters may bring a flag/banner into the ground WITHOUT permission from Wembley Stadium if:
- The flag/banner is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
- It does not have an attached flag pole
- In the case of an attached flag pole, it is made from wood and plastic only and is no longer than 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter.
- There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag
- It does not contain any abusive or defamatory message

Please note that flag poles made of metal are not permitted inside the stadium, no matter what size or length the flag / pole is.

If a supporter arrives at Wembley Stadium and their flag/banner does not come under the above points, and they have not gained permission from Wembley Stadium, the flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry.

Supporters will NEED permission from Wembley Stadium if any of the following applies:
- Flag/banner is larger than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point
- The supporter wishes to have a static flag/banner connected to seating (this is not possible for sold out games)

Upon seeking permission, you must supply the following:
- Submit an official request via help.wembleystadium.com/support/home
- A photo showing the whole of the flag
- A photo showing any flag pole connected
- The actual size of the flag
- A valid, in date fire certificate, in English with the appropriate stamps of authority (this is preferable but not mandatory)

PLEASE NOTE – THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OF OVERSIZED FLAGS IS MIDDAY THURSDAY 24TH MAY; ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DECLINED.

If you arrive at Wembley Stadium and your flag differs in any way from the photographed or described flag, your flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry into the Stadium.

Wembley Stadium reserves the right to remove any flags if they are deemed to be causing an issue during the match.

where did you get this information?
I'm waiting for my Hospitality tickets to arrive but the Wembley website states access when turnstiles open at 3 pm?

[ffc2004]

Key points.

KEY TIMINGS
- Ticket Offices Open 1.00pm
- Hospitality Doors Open 2.00pm
- Stadium Doors Open 3.00pm
- Team Warm Ups 4.10pm - 4.40pm
- Kick Off 5.00pm
- Scheduled Match Finish 6.45pm, subject to extra time and penalties

TICKETING
Fulham supporters will be based in the East end of the stadium with access via the following turnstiles:
- Level 1 – B / C / F / G
- Level 2 – Club Wembley Main & East
- Level 5 – D / E / A

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please note there will be enhanced security searches in place for this match and all supporters need to be aware of:
- We strongly advise that all supporters arrive at the stadium no later than 1 hour prior to kick-off.
- We encourage spectators to not bring any bags with them, all bags will be searched regardless of size.
- Be aware of prohibited items.
- Please note that re-usable sports bottles are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Please note that vuvuzelas/airhorns are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Musical instruments can be permitted entry to the stadium as long as they are approved by EFL and Wembley in advance.
- Food and drink – Visitors are advised not to bring food and drink to the stadium as there will be sufficient provision inside for purchase.
- Please note persistent standing is not permitted within the stadium bowl during the match. Wembley Stadium would kindly ask all supporters to
abide by this rule and respond to the safety instructions from the stewarding team so that all guests can have an enjoyable experience.

ALCOHOL
No alcohol will be permitted entry if brought to the stadium. Full concessions will be available inside the stadium including alcohol to be purchased with the following management plan in place:
- All drinks will be decanted into plastic cups at service points
- All soft drinks brought to the stadium will be decanted at the turnstiles into plastic cups
- No alcohol to be taken inside the bowl
- 4 x drinks per person at time of service
- Challenge 25 will be in force

FLAGS/BANNERS
Supporters may bring a flag/banner into the ground WITHOUT permission from Wembley Stadium if:
- The flag/banner is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
- It does not have an attached flag pole
- In the case of an attached flag pole, it is made from wood and plastic only and is no longer than 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter.
- There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag
- It does not contain any abusive or defamatory message

Please note that flag poles made of metal are not permitted inside the stadium, no matter what size or length the flag / pole is.

If a supporter arrives at Wembley Stadium and their flag/banner does not come under the above points, and they have not gained permission from Wembley Stadium, the flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry.

Supporters will NEED permission from Wembley Stadium if any of the following applies:
- Flag/banner is larger than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point
- The supporter wishes to have a static flag/banner connected to seating (this is not possible for sold out games)

Upon seeking permission, you must supply the following:
- Submit an official request via help.wembleystadium.com/support/home
- A photo showing the whole of the flag
- A photo showing any flag pole connected
- The actual size of the flag
- A valid, in date fire certificate, in English with the appropriate stamps of authority (this is preferable but not mandatory)

PLEASE NOTE – THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OF OVERSIZED FLAGS IS MIDDAY THURSDAY 24TH MAY; ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DECLINED.

If you arrive at Wembley Stadium and your flag differs in any way from the photographed or described flag, your flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry into the Stadium.

Wembley Stadium reserves the right to remove any flags if they are deemed to be causing an issue during the match.

where did you get this information?
I'm waiting for my Hospitality tickets to arrive but the Wembley website states access when turnstiles open at 3 pm?

It's all on the latest post on the offal

[bucksfulham]

Key points.

KEY TIMINGS
- Ticket Offices Open 1.00pm
- Hospitality Doors Open 2.00pm
- Stadium Doors Open 3.00pm
- Team Warm Ups 4.10pm - 4.40pm
- Kick Off 5.00pm
- Scheduled Match Finish 6.45pm, subject to extra time and penalties

TICKETING
Fulham supporters will be based in the East end of the stadium with access via the following turnstiles:
- Level 1 – B / C / F / G
- Level 2 – Club Wembley Main & East
- Level 5 – D / E / A

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Please note there will be enhanced security searches in place for this match and all supporters need to be aware of:
- We strongly advise that all supporters arrive at the stadium no later than 1 hour prior to kick-off.
- We encourage spectators to not bring any bags with them, all bags will be searched regardless of size.
- Be aware of prohibited items.
- Please note that re-usable sports bottles are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Please note that vuvuzelas/airhorns are not permitted into the Stadium.
- Musical instruments can be permitted entry to the stadium as long as they are approved by EFL and Wembley in advance.
- Food and drink – Visitors are advised not to bring food and drink to the stadium as there will be sufficient provision inside for purchase.
- Please note persistent standing is not permitted within the stadium bowl during the match. Wembley Stadium would kindly ask all supporters to
abide by this rule and respond to the safety instructions from the stewarding team so that all guests can have an enjoyable experience.

ALCOHOL
No alcohol will be permitted entry if brought to the stadium. Full concessions will be available inside the stadium including alcohol to be purchased with the following management plan in place:
- All drinks will be decanted into plastic cups at service points
- All soft drinks brought to the stadium will be decanted at the turnstiles into plastic cups
- No alcohol to be taken inside the bowl
- 4 x drinks per person at time of service
- Challenge 25 will be in force

FLAGS/BANNERS
Supporters may bring a flag/banner into the ground WITHOUT permission from Wembley Stadium if:
- The flag/banner is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
- It does not have an attached flag pole
- In the case of an attached flag pole, it is made from wood and plastic only and is no longer than 1 metre in length and 1cm in diameter.
- There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag
- It does not contain any abusive or defamatory message

Please note that flag poles made of metal are not permitted inside the stadium, no matter what size or length the flag / pole is.

If a supporter arrives at Wembley Stadium and their flag/banner does not come under the above points, and they have not gained permission from Wembley Stadium, the flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry.

Supporters will NEED permission from Wembley Stadium if any of the following applies:
- Flag/banner is larger than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point
- The supporter wishes to have a static flag/banner connected to seating (this is not possible for sold out games)

Upon seeking permission, you must supply the following:
- Submit an official request via help.wembleystadium.com/support/home
- A photo showing the whole of the flag
- A photo showing any flag pole connected
- The actual size of the flag
- A valid, in date fire certificate, in English with the appropriate stamps of authority (this is preferable but not mandatory)

PLEASE NOTE – THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS OF OVERSIZED FLAGS IS MIDDAY THURSDAY 24TH MAY; ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DECLINED.

If you arrive at Wembley Stadium and your flag differs in any way from the photographed or described flag, your flag may be confiscated at the turnstiles and refused entry into the Stadium.

Wembley Stadium reserves the right to remove any flags if they are deemed to be causing an issue during the match.

where did you get this information?
I'm waiting for my Hospitality tickets to arrive but the Wembley website states access when turnstiles open at 3 pm?

It's all on the latest post on the offal

Thanks for that. Didn't think of looking there
:022: :022:

[Stoneleigh Loyalist]

The temperature is nose predicted to be 24/25 degrees and it is going to be a long hot day for everyone.

In addition to that I am sure that I am not the only one who for medical reasons needs to remain well hydrated and take tablets at certain times of the day.

All of that is not going to be done sitting there with a cup of water!!

[David1879]

There is information as well available about fan zones. There is a Fulham one in Arena Square until 4pm - anyone know what will be there?

Found this on youtube, I'd expect the same - this is where ours will be, outside Wembley Arena. So a stage with big screens (season highlights?), maybe a band, and some tents serving beer and match programs. A bit corporate and sanitised, but a less busy alternative to the pubs maybe, if you're not fussy. Expensive though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf8WZrlpJ5E

[flyingfish]

There is information as well available about fan zones. There is a Fulham one in Arena Square until 4pm - anyone know what will be there?

Found this on youtube, I'd expect the same - this is where ours will be, outside Wembley Arena. So a stage with big screens (season highlights?), maybe a band, and some tents serving beer and match programs. A bit corporate and sanitised, but a less busy alternative to the pubs maybe, if you're not fussy. Expensive though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf8WZrlpJ5E

I do remember a few years ago (October 2013), going to a Jaguars game at Wembley and went to the fan zone then. Mr Khan himself was having a wander about (with a couple of minders), just walking about smiling and everyone was largely leaving him alone, apart from the odd 'Hello Shahid!' called out. I came completely face to face with him, but was so shocked, I just smiled like a gormless fool and he wandered off. He looked comfortable as you like, so I wonder if it is a regular thing at games he attends, a little mingling. So I wonder if he might do the same on Saturday and we see him in with the masses. Although in 2013 he was not as recognizable as he is now, and has a much higher media presence now so maybe not!

[David1879]

Hmm, I wouldn't be surprised. I think it would be a good thing. Obviously he's a very different character to Al Fayed but we never see him, even when he attends games. He doesn't have to stride across the pitch waving a scarf, but a bit of visibility would be nice. He deserves the plaudits on Saturday and a chance for fans to thank him in person.

[Shredhead]

This ban on water bottles is ridiculous but in keeping with modern footbakl practice. I went to a World Cup game in Germany in 2002 and bottles were confiscated 1km from the ground.  Inside the stadium it was well over 30 degrees and tiny bottles of water were €2. Most of the fans were drinking from the taps in the bogs, although they've probably put a stop to that as well.

[Burt]

There is information as well available about fan zones. There is a Fulham one in Arena Square until 4pm - anyone know what will be there?

Sorry - I missed that bit in my cut'n'paste haste :)

Here it is:

SURROUNDING AREA
There will be 2 x external fan zones for both sets of supporters open 12:00pm – 4:00pm:
- Fulham Fan Zone – Arena Square (next to SSE Arena)
- Aston Villa Fan Zone – Events Pad (next to LDO)

In addition the following public houses have been allocated:

Fulham Supporters
The Torch / Crock of Gold / Watkins Folly / Blue Check Café / Crystal Club (Silverspoon) / The Parish / First Class Sports Bar / The Wembley Tavern / Flyers Last
Stand / The Copper Jug

Aston Villa Supporters
The Green Man / The Arch / Station 31 (Speakeasy) / JJ Moons / Thirty Eddie's / Flannery's / Fusilier / Masti / The Corner House (Mannions) / The Liquor Station /
Moore Spice

[sarnian]

The temperature is nose predicted to be 24/25 degrees and it is going to be a long hot day for everyone.

In addition to that I am sure that I am not the only one who for medical reasons needs to remain well hydrated and take tablets at certain times of the day.

All of that is not going to be done sitting there with a cup of water!!

I emailed Wembley with the same question as my wife needs to drink on a regular basis to hydrate after 2 TIA's. No reply from Wembley.  At least at Fulham you can buy water in plastic bottles and retain the lids ( at one time they used to take off the bottle tops so we were forced to bring some to the ground in our pockets).

Think plastic bottles are no problem at football. Better than decanted drinks that you can easily spill or at Wembley tip unto the people below ( by design or accident ). Safety rules gone mad.

[HanseatUK]

I am very reluctant to spend any money for food and drinks at the stadium given the rip off prices.

Vaguely remembered and found confirmation on the internet that there is water fountains at Wembley stadium. Since no water bottles are allowed I am now wondering how to store some water for my son in a convenient way.

[filham]

So we can't take a biscuit and will have to pay the earth for a tasteless Wembley hot dog.

[Burt]

 :bump:

[Andyb]

I shall be in the torch from 12 calming my nerves...

[Burt]

Just doing a final "bump" with this - am assuming that we all know what we are doing, where we are going, and what we can / cannot take in to Wem-ber-lee :)