CHELSEA FC COVID-19 – SPECTATORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Supporters must attend the Ground in compliance with all applicable laws and government guidance regarding COVID-19. By entering the Ground, you warrant that you are not breaching any such laws or guidance.
2. You must not attend the Ground if you are required to self-isolate following travel to the UK from a foreign country, or if you are prevented from attending as a result of any application of the UK Government’s tiered COVID-19 restrictions.
3. You must not attend the Ground if you are suffering from any symptoms of COVID19 or if you have been in contact with any person with COVID-19 symptoms in the 14 days prior to the Match;
4. Supporters must complete the online Chelsea FC Matchday COVID-19 Declaration in advance of attending the Ground.
5. Supporters must bring with them to the Ground: o Their printed ticket (reprints will not be available at the Ground). o Printed evidence of the completion of their Chelsea FC Matchday COVID19 Declaration. o Photo ID (only a provisional/full driving licence or a passport will be accepted). o A face covering.
6. At all times and in all parts of the Ground, supporters must observe social distancing and avoid close contact with others not in their household or support bubble.
7. Supporters should arrive in good time to go through all the necessary entry procedures.
8. Make sure in advance that you know where your entry point is, and, if an entry time is specified on your ticket, be there on time.
9. Be aware that your temperature might be taken before entry.
10. Be aware that all payments inside the Ground are contactless.
11. If you need to access any of the Ground’s amenities, such as toilets, food and drink outlets, or concessions, check to see if any of them are not in use, and plan accordingly.
12. Remain in your seat at all times whenever possible.
13. Obey the instructions of Chelsea FC stewards and officials at all times.
14. NHS COVID-19 app users are encouraged to scan (check-in) via the displayed QR code posters as they enter the Ground.
15. If you do need to leave your viewing position, wait for a time when the gangway is clear and always follow the signs indicating which way to go. 16. If you are in a seated area, when moving past other spectators, to and from your seat, please avoid face to face contact with other spectators.
17. Maintain good hand hygiene – use the sanitiser dispensers provided and avoid touching your face whenever possible.
18. Wear a face covering at all times when within the ground, including whilst in your seat to watch the match. Face masks may only be removed whilst eating and drinking.
19. Please observe respiratory etiquette – always cover your mouth if needing to cough or sneeze.
20. Avoid hugs, high-fives and any close contact with people who are not within your social or support bubble.
21. Take extreme care when shouting, singing or celebrating.
22. If you are attending with other members of your household or support bubble, please make sure they have read and understood these guidelines too.
23. Thank you for your support and co-operation. Stay alert. Stay safe. Help us all – your fellow fans, your club, your sport, your community.