Overview

• 14 clubs—seven from the first division and seven from WSL2—will participate in the expanded alcohol sales pilot next season.
• The initial pilot at four second-division clubs, launched in January, recorded no security incidents and won 66 percent fan approval.
• Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City and Manchester United will serve beer at their women’s home games.
• The women’s leagues are exempt from the 1985 Sporting Events Act, which still bans in-stadium alcohol at men’s professional matches.
• League executives say the extension aims to enhance matchday atmosphere and attendance by leveraging disciplined supporter conduct.