Your safety matters
Safety Information
FootyTrips wants every fan to have an amazing experience. Please read this before booking.
Our responsibility
FootyTrips provides travel planning information only. We are not responsible for your safety at any sporting event or travel destination. All travel is undertaken at your own risk.
Before attending any match abroad we strongly recommend:
- →Check FCDO travel advice →
- →Research the specific fixture and any known fan rivalries or away supporter restrictions
- →Purchase comprehensive travel insurance that explicitly covers attendance at sporting events
- →Follow all instructions from local police, stewards and stadium security
- →Register your travel with the FCDO if visiting higher-risk destinations
FootyTrips accepts no responsibility or liability for any incidents, injuries, losses or damages arising from attendance at any sporting event or travel to any destination featured on this platform.
Attending matches in Eastern Europe
Football culture in some Eastern European countries differs significantly from Western Europe. Follow these guidelines to stay safe:
- 1
Book seats in the neutral section of the stadium — never in the home ultras end
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Do not wear opposing club colours inside or around the stadium
- 3
Avoid confrontation with home supporters — move away calmly if tensions rise
- 4
Keep your match ticket visible and follow steward instructions at all times
- 5
Stay with your group — avoid walking alone near the stadium before and after the match
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Check the FCDO travel advice before booking: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
- 7
Purchase comprehensive travel insurance that covers attendance at sporting events
Country risk levels
Romania
mediumSome fixtures carry elevated risk. Avoid away ends unless specifically allocated. Do not wear opposing club colours in home sections.
Turkey
mediumPassionate home support. Avoid provocative behaviour. Check FCDO advice before travelling.
Bulgaria
highUltras culture is strong. Racist incidents have been reported at some grounds. Sit in neutral areas only.
Serbia
highSome fixtures carry significant risk. Research the specific match carefully. Avoid club colours outside the stadium.
Bosnia
mediumGenerally safe but local tensions exist. Follow stadium security instructions at all times.
Albania
highFan violence has been reported. Exercise extreme caution at high-profile fixtures.
North Macedonia
mediumResearch the specific fixture. Avoid club colours in public areas around the stadium.
Ukraine
extremeActive conflict zone. FootyTrips does not recommend travel to Ukraine under any circumstances.