Following feedback at the Vice-Chairman’s successful meeting with key fan sites and bloggers last week, West Ham United are delighted to announce that supporters will be able to apply for large flags to be displayed on matchdays at London Stadium.
The initiative forms part of the board’s ongoing commitment to improve the matchday experience and ensure supporters feel at home in London Stadium.
Recent innovations have included the introduction of Supporter Liaison Officers with 30 scheduled to be assisting fans at Manchester City on 1 February and experienced stewards being positioned in the same areas to build a rapport with supporters.
London Stadium already allow supporters to bring flags into the stadium on a match by match basis provided they are no larger than 2m x 2m, however West Ham United is now working with London Stadium to ensure that the stadium feels even more like home on matchdays.
To arrange to have your larger flag displayed, contact the Club at [email protected] at least 72 hours before the home match you are attending. To ensure flag designs meet stadium operator London Stadium 185's policy requirements, the following information is requested:
- A picture of the flag you wish to display
- Dimensions of the flag
- Confirmation it is manufactured to British Standard and is flame retardant
- Your Season Ticket seat number
Once it has been authorised by the Supporter Services team, fans can send their flags into the Club, or drop them off at the West Ham United Stadium Store, where Club Officials will safely store them before displaying them around the stadium bowl on matchdays.
The Club will endeavour to display as many flags as possible but the number and location in the stadium bowl will be at the discretion of the Club and Safety Officer.
*Stadium operator London Stadium 185's policy states flags should not carry any discriminatory, racist or abusive language nor should they contain any element that may be considered or interpreted as inflammatory, offensive or with any overt political slogans. Flag poles are not permitted for health and safety reasons and certain restrictions may apply to ensure the health and safety of our supporters which is always our primary concern.