Advice for Liverpool Football Club supporters, Europa League Final. Liverpool FC v Sevilla FC Wednesday 18 th May 2016

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1 Advice for Liverpool Football Club supporters, Europa League Final. Liverpool FC v Sevilla FC Wednesday 18 th May 2016 Turnstiles Open 17:45 - Kick off 20:45 Liverpool Football Club appreciates the dedication and loyalty of our travelling fans. Below are general travel advice and information which you may find helpful when planning your trip: Fan Meeting Point: The local Police have advised that if fans wish to gather in Basel City Centre pre match, fans should gather in Barfusserplatz. Fans will also be gathering in Marktplatz. There will be big screens showing the match live in both Barfusserplatz and Marktplatz. There are lots of bars and restaurants in Barfusserplatz and the transport links are excellent by tram, bus and taxi direct to the stadium. The stadium is 2.5Km from the city centre. Travel is free on public transport on Match day to and from the stadium on production of a match ticket. At the Fan meeting point, the FSF will set up a Fan s Embassy. This is an information and guidance point, offering practical assistance. They will also provide a fanzine. The 24 hour helpline number for fans wanting further advice and assistance is Getting to the Stadium and useful information: This is a relatively new stadium which opened in The capacity for the Swiss Super League is 38,000 but this final and for all European games the capacity is 34,500. The address of the stadium is: Birsstrasse 320 A 4002 Basel, St Jakob-Park 1

2 Basel Switzerland Website: F On arrival there will be additional security and bag checks, so to avoid delay, we recommend that all spectators arrive at the stadium as early as possible. The stadium will open at 17:45 and kick-off will be at 20:45 (local time) As well as this advice, please click on the below web link for travel advice for SWITZERLAND: Should you encounter any difficulties or feel it necessary to contact the British Embassy the contact details are below British Embassy Berne Thunstrasse Berne Switzerland Tel:+41 (0) (this number is also for out of hours emergencies) Arriving at the Stadium / At the Match: From Bafusserplatz and Marktplatz, there is a ten minute walk to the UAG (Tram system) to the stop at Grosspeterstrasse, (Tram line 14) from the tram stop there is a further ten minute walk to the stadium from M-Park. Please note public transport stops at 1.00am. A taxi from Basel city centre to the stadium should cost approximately CHF 30. Note: Swiss currency is the Swiss Franc. Once you arrive at the stadium there will be several security and ticket checks and you will be searched. Be aware that due to the recent events in France and Europe in general, the security will be stricter and enhanced we are informed by UEFA and LOC that there will now be additional security measures and ticket checks along accessible routes to the stadium and fans with official tickets should therefore allow additional time for your journey. Due to these additional security measures your journey to the stadium will take longer and therefore fans are encouraged to get to the stadium early. Turnstiles open at Links to local transport information: Basel Public transport Basel public transport online timetable Basel Public transport special measures on 17/18 May and altered line operations (with map, German only) From Barfusserplatz and Marktplatz to the stadium is a 30 minute walk to the stadium. 2

3 There is not a car parking facility available in the surrounding area of the stadium so we would advise all fans to follow general traffic signage that will lead to parking areas in the city and take public transport from there. Supporters with restricted mobility will be seated at the rear of the supporters in C block of the West tribune (Stand). Access is by gates B, C & G1-5. There is a lift to take you up to the general concourse level. There is ample space and a good viewing position behind the home fans. There are toilets and kiosk facilities in the concourse all along the back of the stand. Turnstiles open at 17:45 hours and supporters are advised to arrive in good time. Alcohol will not be available within the stadium and there are no local bars in the vicinity for visiting fans. There are certain items that are prohibited in the stadium, just as you would expect in the UK and it is advised not to bring large bags and other large items. Pyrotechnic devices are illegal If you are caught attempting to bring these into the stadium or letting them off in the stadium you will be arrested and banned from the stadium. There is a heavy fine system for those arrested. Any groups arriving in coaches or mini-buses will be identified by car park stewards on approach to the stadium and will be directed to the dedicated coach parking area. You will need to get permission from the Swiss authorities to take a foreign coach into Switzerland and to get a parking permit to park at the designated coach parking area. The contact details are transportation@fcb.ch Fans should be aware there will be segregation in operation in the stadium and once through the various security checks you should note that access will only be possible at the turnstiles indicated on individual tickets. The doors on concourses will be closed to prevent migration of supporters around the stadium Post-Match / travelling back to the city centre- Extra trains to Zürich and Bern have been organized for after the game and departure times will be adapted should the game go into extra time. Please find below departure details depending on the match scenario: (All trains below leave from Basel SBB on Thursday ) If the game ends after 90 minutes: - Regular train 1, departure 00:13 to Zurich main station - Regular train 2, departure 00:02 to Berne main station In case of extra-time: - Extra-Train 1, departure to: Zurich main station (via Rheinfelden, Frick, Brugg, Baden, Wettingen, Killwangen, Dietikon, Schlieren, Zürich Altstetten) - Extra-Train 2, departure to: Berne main station (via Liestal, Sissach, Olten, Langenthal, Herzogenbuchsee, Burgdorf) In case of extra-time and penalty shoot-outs: - Extra-Train 1, departure to: Zurich main station (via Rheinfelden, Frick, Brugg, Baden, Wettingen, Killwangen, Dietikon, Schlieren, Zürich Altstetten) - Extra-Train 2, departure Uhr to: Berne main station (via Liestal, Sissach, Olten, Langenthal, Herzogenbuchsee, Burgdorf) 3

4 Please note, an extra train to Geneva has also been organised: - Departure to Geneva (via Biel/Bienne, Neuchatel and Geneva) arrival time in Geneva The train to Geneva has a capacity of 800 pax while the ones to Berne and Zurich have capacity of 1000 pax - Approximate cost of train to Geneva is CHF 75, Berne CHF 40 and Zurich CHF 33 - No special trains have been organised post -match to Germany or France, normal schedules are to be followed - Fans travelling to Mulhouse should use transportation to Basel airport All the above timings will be published on Taxi Information The main taxi company in Basel is 33er Taxi, tel number: Two taxi ranks will be available post-match - east and west of the stadium Taxi drivers will do long trips, however it will depend on their shift end as there are strict rules in Switzerland on amount of hours they are allowed to do in a row. Passports and visas If you are a British Citizen or British Subject with Right of Abode in the United Kingdom, you will not need a visa to enter Switzerland. Other British passport holders should check entry requirements with the nearest British Embassy or local Consulate Office. The local consulate office contact is enno.vandergraaf@fco.gov.uk the telephone number is Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. Please ensure your passport in kept safe. In case of lost or stolen passports, please contact the British Embassy in Berne (contact details are shown above) in order to arrange an appointment for an Emergency Travel Document. Adequate travel insurance should be obtained prior to travelling. Remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if you re only going for one night it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties. General Advice: It should be noted by fans that the following items will not be allowed into the stadium. Back packs and large bags, plus the usual prohibited items as per UK ground regulations. Hand bags will be permitted (but will be searched) Anybody travelling without tickets are strongly advised NOT to. Although there is a central meeting point at Barfusserplatz and Marktplatz, there are limited facilities and the bars close down for an hour and a half at midday until 1.30pm. The bars also close down at midnight after the game. Although crime rate is relatively low in Switzerland, take precautions against pick pockets and confidence tricksters who work in gangs. Keep your personal belongings 4

5 close to you at all times, do not keep important documents like your passport and credit cards in the same place. Only carry what you need, keep all other belongings in your hotel safe. Public Emergency Line: 112 Please find below some useful travel links: - FSF Guide to Basel - UEFA Travel guide uefa_leaflet.pdf Supporter liaison Officer To assist those supporters who are attending away matches both domestically and in Europe, a dedicated fan support telephone number and address has been introduced which is available for travelling fans attending away fixtures (this line of communication is for urgent matters relating to the game only). This line / will be made available two hours before kick-off and will be open until one hour after final whistle. Outside of these times there will be a recorded message facility available for travelling fans to record any issues with regard to the game. The telephone number is (From Europe ) and the address is slo@liverpoolfc.com, for data protection purposes please include your full name, membership number and D.O.B. On this occasion the SLO (Supporter Liaison Officer) will be in attendance at this game, if you have any issues then please approach a member of the LFC staff for assistance. For more information follow this link Advice from Merseyside Police: A team of Merseyside Police Officers will be operationally deployed overseas for the Liverpool FC v Sevilla FC football match being played in Switzerland on Wednesday 18 th May The officers are there at the invitation of the Swiss Police and have no powers whilst deployed. The primary function of the team is to advise the local police service and gather and disseminate information. If you have any issues whilst you are at this match that you feel need bringing to the attention of the delegation, please telephone (Merseyside Police Switch Board) and ask the call taker to Constable 8070 Lee Lomax (Football Officer). Constable Lomax has access to his e mails and will return your call. On behalf of the Club we hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip to Basel. 5

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