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New Law Makes Ticketless Football Entry a Crime

3/20/2026

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  • Entering a football match without a ticket becomes a criminal offence in England and Wales this weekend, ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
  • The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act establishes the offence and targets forged tickets and tailgating.
  • Offenders face a five-year football banning order and fines up to £1,000.
  • The policy follows the safety review led by Baroness Louise Casey into the Euro 2020 final.