Overview
- Following the Met Office’s rare red extreme-heat warning, Wembley formally relaxed its water-bottle policy on Tuesday to allow metal and hard-plastic refillable bottles and empty soft-plastic bottles up to 500ml.
- Organisers added free water refill stations on the concourse, cut bottled-water prices by 50% across bars, and are handing out free sun cream from information points.
- Wembley issued guidance that urges fans to stay hydrated, take breaks in shaded areas, wear loose breathable clothing and limit alcohol to reduce the risk of heat illness.
- The shows are continuing as scheduled for the 12-night Together, Together residency with these mitigations in place and transport operators and other London venues adopting similar measures.
- The policy shifts reflect wider concerns about extreme heat in the UK and signal operational changes venues may use more often to protect large outdoor and stadium crowds.