Petition · past parliament

Reverse law to allow drinking alcohol during football matches pitch side.

Closed 341 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the law to allow drinking alcohol at football matches.
Society has changed since the law was introduced in 1985. Other European Leagues allow this and last world cup in Russia was a success. Supporters drink before and after game anyway so it will be more civilised if you can drink watching a live football game in stadiums.

Also during and after a Pandemic where grounds may have attendances capped, supporters can get to the stadium in a more civilised way and drink if they wish watching the game from within the stadium and more importantly clubs will be able to raise further much needed income!

This is common sense especially in 21st century and will catch up with other sports such as Rugby and Cricket.

Timeline

27 Aug 2020 Petition opened for signatures
27 Feb 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 341
Status Closed
Opened 27 Aug 2020
Closed 27 Feb 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.