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WSL Lifts Alcohol Ban for 2026-27 Season After Pilot Success

6/22/2026

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WSL Football approved ending the alcohol ban for Women's Super League and WSL2 clubs in the 2026-27 season, which begins weekend of September 4-6.
The pilot began Jan 2025 with four clubs and grew in 2025-26 to 20 clubs and 190 fixtures, raising fan support to 69% among 4,000.
Fans reported a safe atmosphere, no arrests in 2023-24, and that clubs may now serve alcohol, with Everton and Charlton Athletic continuing.

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WSL Football approved ending the alcohol ban for Women's Super League and WSL2 clubs in the 2026-27 season, which begins weekend of September 4-6.
The pilot began Jan 2025 with four clubs and grew in 2025-26 to 20 clubs and 190 fixtures, raising fan support to 69% among 4,000.
Fans reported a safe atmosphere, no arrests in 2023-24, and that clubs may now serve alcohol, with Everton and Charlton Athletic continuing.