WSL clubs to provide alcohol at games after trials

The Women's Super League has been expanded to 14 teams [Getty Images] All Women's Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in the stands from the start of next season. A rule preventing the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch has been removed by the league's governing company, WSL Football. It follows two seasons of successful alcohol trials in the WSL and WSL 2 and received the shareholders' approval. During the 2025-26 season, 20 clubs took part in the trials at 29 venues and across 190 fixtures in England's top two tiers. Clubs do not need to supply alcohol if they do not want to and can choose whether to provide it at some of their playing venues and not at others. Everton and promoted Charlton Athletic confirmed on Monday they would continue to supply alcohol at games. The Sporting Events Control of Alcohol Act prevents drinking alcohol at men's football matches in the UK. [BBC] New episodes of Women's Football Weekly podcast drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page