Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offense under new laws that will take effect ahead of the English League Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
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It was at the national stadium where thousands of ticketless people forced their way in for the European Championship final in July 2021 in violent and chaotic scenes.
That led to a government review, which found that lives were endangered, sanctions on breaking into stadiums were weak and the practice of what the British call “tailgating” — walking closely behind ticket holders to get through entrances — should become a criminal offense.
Offenders across England and Wales will face a five-year football banning order, as well as a fine of up to £1,000 ($1,340) starting this weekend, it was announced on Friday.
