Tag: alcohol

Aberdeen trials Pittodrie alcohol sales

Article posted by Coliseum, November 28^th, 2025

Fans at Aberdeen Football Club’s upcoming Scottish Premiership game against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie will be allowed to drink alcohol in the stadium after an alcohol license was granted. STV said home fans will be able to purchase an alcoholic drink at The Richard Donald Stand Lower concourse area... » Read more

Pints flow in Scotland soccer stadia pilot

Article posted by Coliseum, July 22^nd, 2025

A ban on alcohol in the Scottish football stadiums (UK) was lifted as part of a pilot scheme. For the first time in 44 years the fans were able to enjoy a cold beer at the footie recently. The pints were flowing at two Scottish fixtures – at the Arbroath F.C. vs. St Mirren F.C. – and at the... » Read more

No ‘spirited’ fans for Qatar FIFA showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, July 11^th, 2022

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was bound to be different. Fans not being to able to buy alcohol while taking in the matches certainly qualifies. ‘yahoo!sports’ stated that all World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol-free this Winter, with beer sales allowed outside arenas before and after some... » Read more

Alcohol in UK stadia stands bit of a handful?

Article posted by Coliseum, September 30^th, 2021

The UK’s football policing lead, chief constable Mark Roberts, says it would be “irresponsible to fuel” football’s problem with disorder by allowing alcohol to be consumed in the stands. ‘The Guardian’ stated that Tracey Crouch, MP, a former Sports Minister, will recommend a pilot in... » Read more