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UEFA Champions League 

Key changes 

Venue Team 

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Personnel Function Personnel Function 

UEFA president, presidential delegate or general 

secretary 

UEFA delegate 

Special UEFA attendee UEFA venue director (VD) Responsible for the overall implementation of the 

competition on-site, main contact person for the 

clubs, UEFA delegate and referees, focus on 

competition and sporting matters 

Overall authority for all aspects of match 

organisation 

UEFA media officer (MO) 

UEFA security officer (if appointed) Deals with all matters related to security UEFA venue operations and broadcast manager 

(VOBM) 

Implements the appropriate media services and 

facilities 

Implementation of the UEFA Champions League 

commercial concept regarding UCL broadcaster 

facilities/activities and signage operations 

UEFA doping control officer (if appointed) 

Deals with all matters related to anti-doping 

procedures 

UEFA venue services and sponsorship manager 

(VSSM) 

Implementation of the UEFA Champions League 

Commercial concept regarding UCL sponsor/ 

supplier promotions and hospitality 

UEFA technical observer (if appointed) Reviews technical aspects of the match UEFA venue data coordinator (VDC) Compiles official match statistics 

UEFA referees 

Official referee together with assistant referees, 

the fourth official and the two additional assistant 

referees (AARs) 

Signage supplier 

Provides and sets up UCL branding elements and 

advertising boards 

UEFA referee observer Deals with all matters related to refereeing LED supplier Provides and sets up UCL LED boards 

UEFA referee liaison officer 

Provides assistance to the UEFA referees and 

the UEFA referee observer 

Graphics supplier 

Provides and sets up on-screen computer 

graphics and information services 

UEFA referees’ physiotherapist 

Provides physiotherapy services to the UEFA 

referees 

Local assistants 

Assist with transport, hospitality and office 

management 

Venue team 

UEFA venue director (VD) 

UEFA media officer (MO) 

Responsible for the overall implementation of the competition on-site, main 

contact person for the clubs, UEFA delegate and referees, focus on 

competition and sporting matters 

Implements the appropriate media services and facilities 

UEFA venue operations and 

broadcast manager (VOBM) 

Implementation of the UEFA Champions League commercial concept 

regarding UCL broadcaster facilities/activities and signage operations 

UEFA venue services and 

sponsorship manager 

(VSSM) 

Implementation of the UEFA Champions League Commercial concept 

regarding UCL sponsor/ supplier promotions and hospitality 

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Sporting Matters 

Key points / key changes to competition regulation & club manual 

Player registration 

(Competitions Regulations 18.07) 

• A player who has been fielded in the first, second, third qualifying round or play-off is entitled to play 

for another club as from the group stage 

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Goalkeeper registration 


• Clubs must register a minimum of two goalkeepers in the A List 

Abandoned matches 

(Competitions Regulations 11.05 g.) 

• The match must restart on the same spot where the abandoned match action ocurred 

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Non-use of shirt sponsor due to national legislation 


• If the national legislation applicable at the match venue prevents a visiting club from using its 

approved shirt sponsor the following will apply: 

• Club can play with no sponsor 

• Club can play with a UEFA-endorsed programme (e.g. Respect campaign) 

• Club can play with a charity in compliance with the UEFA requirements (introduced during the season 

11/12) 

• Club may wear advertising for another product of its sponsor (new as of 2012/13) 

Yellow cards 


• Qualifying rounds: 

• A player is suspended for the next competition match after three cautions in three different 

matches (instead of two currently) 

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Medical requirements 

(Competitions Regulations 14.18, Annex X and Club Manual page 131) 

• The home club must ensure that minimum medical requirements are implemented on MD -1 and MD 

(Annex X). These include, but are not limited to, the following points: 

• A medical doctor must be present pitchside throughout MD -1 training and the match 

• Special medical equipments must be present pitchside during the MD -1 training, warm-up and 

the match: 

• Defibrillator; Spinal board; Stretcher and first aid team; Equipped emergency medical bag 

• A medical room located close to the dressing rooms and dedicated for players and referees. The 

room must be fully equipped with first aid material 

• A fully equipped ambulance must be present at the stadium for sole use of players, team officials, 

referees and match officers. 

Pitch conditions – Surface of the pitch 

(Competitions Regulations 13.08 and Club Manual page 35) 

• A club can change the surface of its pitch from natural grass to artificial turf or vice-versa once during 

the season. 

• This change must occur after the completion of the group stage. 

• Such requests must be submitted to the UEFA administration by 1 December and the new pitch must 

be in place 30 days prior to the first match in the round of 16. 

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Pitch conditions – Grass height/cut 


• For natural grass pitches, the height of the grass should ideally be cut between 20mm and 30mm. The 

height of the grass may not in principle exceed 30mm 

• The height of the cut should be the same for both the training session and the match. 

• As per UEFA Circular letter, the grass should be cut in straight lines, across the width of the pitch, 

perpendicular to the touch line. The bands should be of equal and regular width over the entire pitch. 

Pitch conditions – Pitch watering 


• The schedule for pitch watering on match day up until 60 minutes to kick off must be communicated by 

the home club at the organisational meeting. 

• Additional pitch watering may take place after that time if the referee and both clubs agree: 

a) between 10 and 5 minutes before kick-off, or 

b) during half-time (for a maximum of 5 minutes). 

• The referee is entitled to request changes to the schedule. 

• The pitch must be watered evenly and not only in certain areas. 

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Pitch conditions – Additional inspections 


• In case of concerns related to the pitch condition, UEFA may decide to conduct additional inspections 

(conducted by UEFA or by an external partner company). 

• Further to such inspections, the cost of providing expert guidance or material from an external partner 

company are to be assumed by the club concerned in line with its liabilities as set out in Article 13.06 

of the Competition Regulations. 

Pitch conditions – Alternative training ground 


• If holding a training session could render the pitch unfit for playing the match, an alternative training 

ground approved by UEFA in advance must be made available by the home club. 

• This alternative ground should be in excellent condition with sufficient floodlighting, in a safe and 

protected environment and with appropriate dressing room facilities. 

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Pitch conditions 

(Club Manual page 35) 

• No markings other than those of the football pitch dimensions authorised by UEFA should be visible 

on the pitch, e.g. no rugby field markings, national football pitch markings, etc. 

• Clubs ensure that the area immediately adjacent to the pitch is safe for players. Clubs may be asked 

by UEFA to ensure that this is the case. 

Floodlighting installations 


• Details of the required floodlighting levels for matches are set out in the Club Manual (page 38). 

• Clubs must ensure that floodlighting installations are maintained and provide UEFA with a valid 

lighting certificate issued within the previous 12 months. 

• UEFA reserves the right to appoint an independent expert who will check the levels of floodlighting. 

Clubs are requested to cooperate fully with such inspections. 

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Technical facilities 


Requirements specified for: 

• Dressing rooms for teams 

• Referees’ dressing room 

• Doping control station 

• Delegate’s room 

• Substitutes’ bench 

• Technical seats 

• Medical room 

Use of technical devices in the technical area 


• In order to enforce the respect of the Laws of the Game, notably of the provisions forbidding people 

sitting on the bench to have access to TV images during matches (Competitions Regulations 14.17), 

the following guidelines apply: 

• the use of technical devices to establish a direct contact with people outside the technical area is not allowed. 

• the use of computers is allowed as long as they are not used online for the same purpose as mentioned 

above. 

• only the use of walkie-talkies between the team doctor and the bench to communicate whenever a player is 

being treated on the pitch is allowed. 

• The above prohibition covers the whole technical area, as well as the five additional technical seats. 

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Visiting team and referees’ matters 

(Club Manual page 22-23) 

• The home club must seek the cooperation of the local police to ensure the safety of the visiting team 

and referees when travelling to and from the match. 

• The day before the match, referees may request to have a light training session in the stadium, as 

long as this does not interfere with the clubs’ training sessions. 

• Clubs shall reserve a specific area for the referees’ pre-match warm-up. 

Coordination of MD-1 press conferences and training sessions 


• Clubs are requested to work together to coordinate the timing of their MD -1 press conferences and 

last training session prior to the match such that: 

• the media are able to cover the press conferences and training sessions of both clubs. 

• the media deadlines in the countries of both clubs can be respected. 

• there is a gap of at least 15 minutes between the two training sessions if both take place in the 

stadium of the match. 

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Key Facilities 

Ticketing 

Ticketing 

Ticketing VIP 1 st class 

Complimentary 

1 st class 

purchase 

2 nd class 

purchase 

Visiting teams 20 - 200 5% of UCL capacity 

3 rd class 

purchase 

Play-off 10 50 350 330 180 

Group stage 50* 310 350 330 180 

Round of 16 50* 360 410 400 300 

Quarter final 50* 405 660 610 540 

Semi final 50* 455 880 800 600 

* or 10% of capacity, with difference made up in 1 st class complimentary area 

Parking (located close to entrance of Champions Club) 

Play-off 60 

Group stage onwards 180 

Total Parking spaces allocated for matchnights. 

20 parking spaces required for MD -2, MD -1. 

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Key Facilities 

UCL broadcast and media facilities 

Requirements Play Off Group stage Round of 16 ¼ finals ½ finals Dimensions 

Commentary Positions 30 30 45 45 45 3 seats – 180cm wide – 

height of table +- 75cm 

and 50cm depth 

Indoor studios At least 2 At least 2 At least 3 At least 3 At least 3 5m x 5m x 2.3m 

Pitch view studios At least 1 At least 1 At least 1 At least 1 At least 1 5m x 5m x 2.3m 

Flash At least 4 At least 4 At least 8 At least 8 At least 8 Each position: 3m x 4m 

Super Flash 2 2 2 2 2 Each position 3m x 3m 

OB van area At least 1000m² At least 1000m² At least 2300m² At least 2300m² At least 2300m² 

Observer Tickets 15 15 30 30 30 

Media working room At least 50 At least 50 At least 75 At least 75 At least 75 

Press seats 100-200 100-200 250-300 250-300 250-300 

Press seats with desks At least 75 At least 75 At least 50% At least 50% At least 50% 

Press Conference At least 75 At least 75 At least 100 At least 100 At least 100 

Mixed Zone At least 50 At least 50 At least 50 At least 50 At least 50 4 separate areas 

Photographers working 

area 

At least 15 At least 15 At least 25 At least 25 At least 25 

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LED advertising boards 

• Clubs will be requested to use LED advertising boards as of the Round of 16 

• LED boards will be provided by UEFA should clubs own LED boards not fulfil technical requirements 

set by UEFA 

• Specific site visit to be conducted by UEFA 

and LED supplier 

Media Practices and Procedures 

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Media requirements 

(Competitions Regulations, annex III - paragraph 2.5 and Club Manual page 82) 

• Internet connections for media must be dedicated networks 

and be provided free of charge 

Mandatory match activities 

Activity 

Press Conferences 

Training Sessions 

MD-1 interviews 

Super Flash 

Flash 

Mixed Zone 

Requirement 

Both Clubs are required to stage a Press Conferences as follows: 

MD-1: Manager/Head coach and one or two players 

MD (post match): Manager/Head coach 

Last training session (must be held on MD-1 or MD-2) must be open to the media 

for at least 15 minutes 

Head coach and one player available for interview by main UCL broadcaster from 

own country 

Manager/Head Coach or one player. Second interview can be requested. 

Manager/Head coach and minimum two key players immediately after the match. 

Best efforts to make at least four players available, including man of the match, 

according to language- and nationality-specific requests. 

Post match, all players must pass through the mixed zone 

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Additional Match Day requests 

Activity Who Where 

MD-1 interviews 

Arrival at stadium – prior to entering 

dressing room 

Pre match 

Half Time – Super Flash 

Post Match 

Head coach and one player available for 

interview by main UCL broadcaster from 

country of opponent 

Any member of Team delegation – including 

players 

Manager/Head coach and Non playing staff 

(not on Team sheet) 

Manager/Head coach or other listed team 

official 

Any member of Team delegation – including 

players 

Stadium or team hotel 

Location to be pre 

determined 

Flash, Studio, Pitch side 

Pitch side, Flash, Studio 

Flash, Studio 

Media matters 

(Competitions Regulations Annex III – paragraph 2.10) 

Additional media activities 

Individual requests from rights holders for 

interviews and access to training sessions; 

Requests from UEFA for media open days before 

the start of the group stage, before the quarterfinals 

and final 

Head coach and key players available for 

interview once during the group stage and once 

during the knockout stage for distribution 

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UCL Sponsor/Supplier Partner Activities 

Promotions in and around the stadium 

UCL Partners have the exclusive opportunity to 

conduct promotions in and around the stadium 

Matchnight Promotions 

Centre Circle Back Stadium Tour Player Escort Referee Escort Matchball Carrier 

Young Journalist 

*new «Sole & Exclusive» Promotion for new Season – Official Match Coin 

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Promotional areas in and around the stadium 


Clubs shall provide the UCL sponsor/supplier partners and UCL licensee partners (upon 

request) with a designated space and certain facilities free of charge in conjunction with their 

exclusive event sponsorship and/or product supply rights. 

For group stage matches a 

minimum of two separate areas 

(one a minimum of 17m x 6m and 

one a minimum of 8m x 5m) should 

be made available from MD-1 until 

MD+1. 

From the round of 16 onwards, 

clubs should secure a third area of 

at least 8m x 5m 

Offices and Equipment 

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Offices and equipment 

• Clubs to provide a minimum of 100 m² office space from MD-2 to MD+1, including a secure storage 

space 

• Two fast colour copy machines must be provided, including technical assistance 

Club Activities 

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Shirt sleeve badges 


• Clubs are requested to wear the badges with the new design only 

• RESPECT badge is solely to be used on the playing shirt for the field of play. No commercial use is 

permitted (i.e. replica shirt) 

Tape on socks 

• New Laws of the Game (LOTG) text adopted by IFAB: 

• Stockings - if tape or similar material is applied externally, it must be the same colour as that part of the stocking it is applied to 

Not in line with LOTG 

In line with LOTG 

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Fan activities 


• Clubs may have pre-match activities in the stadium to entertain the fans under following conditions: 

• Must not interfere with UCL opening ceremony 

• Subject to local health and safety rules, clubs may hand out items such as scarves or flags to their fans but 

must ensure that such items are not allowed to obstruct the advertising boards or broadcaster cameras. 

Furthermore, such items have to be club related and must not refer to any third parties 

• Fan activities/choreographies/mosaics etc. showing political, racist and/or commercial messages (e.g. a 

sponsor logo on a giant match shirt) are not allowed 

• No pre-match or half-time activities organised by the club may take place on the pitch nor may they affect the 

pitch in any way 

• Clubs must confirm/present full details of such activities at the latest at the club meeting on MD-1. 

• All such activities are subject to the approval by UEFA. 

Accreditation 

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Accreditation overview 

Unique number 

Matchday ID/Date 

Access colour 

Venue specific symbols 

ALL AREAS 

PITCH & STADIUM 

Barcode stickers 

can be placed on 

accreditation 

cards on a venue 

specific basis 

STADIUM 

HOSPITALITY 

Bibs 

Ball boys Photographers TV Stewards Players 

(purple, blue, 

grey, yellow) 

LED operator 

(only as of R16) 

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Deadlines 

Summary of key deadlines ahead of season 2012/2013 

For 

Submission of player lists 

via the National Association to UEFA 

Submission of sample player kits to UEFA 

Draws and club workshops 

Deadline 

25 June 2012 (24:00 CET) for all matches in the first qualifying round 

12 July 2012 (24:00 CET) for all matches in the second qualifying round 

26 July 2012 (24:00 CET) for all matches in the third qualifying round 

13 August 2012 (24:00 CET) for all matches in the play-offs 

3 September 2012 (24:00 CET) for all matches from the first match in the group stage, 

up to and including the final 

1 February 2013 (24:00 CET) for clubs to register three new eligible players 

for the knockout stage 

2 July 2012 (24:00 CET) for clubs that qualify directly for the play-offs and the group stage 

30 July 2012 (24:00 CET) for clubs that qualify for the third qualifying round 

10 August 2012 – Play-offs 

30/31 August 2012 – Group Stage 

14 December 2012 – Round of 16 

15 March 2013 – Quarter-finals/semi-finals 

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Thank you! 

Key differences from UCL 

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Sponsor concept 

1 

PRESENTING 

SPONSOR 

2 

ADDITIONAL 

SPONSORS 

1 

MATCH BALL 

MATCH SUPPLIER BALL 

SUPPLIER 

UEFA Europa League – Group Stage 

• Clubs can sell their own sponsor rights 

• Very limited exclusivity 

• Clubs produce all branding material for UEFA 

• No dedicated hospitality 

• Similar broadcast concept than UCL 

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Items produced by clubs - Group Stage 

• Advertising boards 

• centre board 

• 2 end of touchline 

• 2 end of goal line boards 

• Press conference backdrop 

• Flash interview backdrops 

• Mixed zone backdrops 

• Internal Player bench signs 

• Substitution Panel stickers 

• Tickets 

• Press material (press kit folders, press conference table signs, press paper) 

Boards 

• UEFA Europa League – Group stage 

• UEFA Europa League – Knock-out stage 

• UEFA Champions League League 

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Broadcaster facilities 

Main camera 

platform 

UCL - PO/GS UCL - KO UEL - GS UEL - R32 

&16 

At least 3 

At least 4 

UEL - QF & 

SF 

At least 3 At least 4 At least 4 

TV compound 1,000m² 2,300m² 1,000m² 2,000m² 2,000m² 

Commentary 

positions 

30 45 10 30 30 

Observer seats 15 30 10 15 20 

Flash interview 

positions 

4 8 4 8 8 

Indoor studios 2 3 2 2 2 

Pitch view studio 1 1 1 1 1 

Tickets 

UCL - GS UEL - GS UEL - R32 &16 UEL - QF & SF 

Complimentary - VIP 50* 75* 130* 200* 

Complimentary - 1 st 

class 

310 - - - 

Purchase - 1 st Class 350 80 210 260 

Purchase - 2 nd Class 330 70 200 250 

Purchase – 3 rd Class 180 - - - 

Visiting Club 

Complimentary - VIP 20* 20* 20* 20* 

Purchase - 1 st Class 

Visiting team 

Purchase - Fans Visiting 

team 

200 200 200 200 

5% of the UEFA stadium 

capacity 


capacity 


capacity 


capacity 

* If more than 10% of total capacity of the VIP area, the overflow should be provided in the second highest category in one cohesive block. 

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Thank you 

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