Rangers reveal Europa League final fan zone plans
Last updated 13th May 2022
Rangers have revealed fans in Seville will be able to attend a screening of the Europa League final at a separate stadium on Wednesday
An agreement between UEFA, Spanish Police will see the match streamed inside Estadio La Cartuja with further details to be released in the coming days.
However, Rangers say there are no plans to host a fan zone in Glasgow for supporters not making the trip to Spain.
There had been calls to show the game on big screens inside Ibrox Stadium but that was shut down by managing director Stewart Robertson on Thursday.
The club say a lack of security staff will be in the country to facilitate it.
A club statement read: "Rangers are aware supporters are travelling to Seville in large numbers. We have worked to ensure supporters with, and without tickets have the opportunity to experience this momentous occasion. We know our fans will have a great time, enjoy the beautiful city of Seville, and act as worthy ambassadors of Rangers Football Club as we celebrate our 150th anniversary year.
"After dialogue with UEFA, Spanish Police and the local authorities, we can confirm the organisation of a fan viewing area in the Estadio La Cartuja, for those supporters without tickets. Further details will be released by the Stadium Manager in the coming days.
"There will also be a fan meeting point in Alameda de Hércules for those supporters with a ticket for the final. There will be no public viewing of the game in the fan zone area. More information will be provided in the coming days.
"We would like to thank UEFA, Spanish Police and the local authorities for their co-operation so far.
"Unfortunately, Rangers will not be able to provide a matchday screening at Ibrox stadium.
"Whilst we understand the wish for supporters to be able to gather at our home for this momentous occasion, the club does not have sufficient staffing resources to be able to host such a large event due to the number of qualified staff and personnel required to travel to Spain to assist in the safe delivery of the final. We could not safely operate an event of this size without the presence of our safety team, all of whom are required in Spain.
"Given the significant UEFA regulatory demands, we are required to deploy our full safety team in Seville, given the anticipated travelling support. This was not an easy decision but it is vital we ensure the safety of the team, management and travelling support in Spain.
"We acknowledge and understand the disappointment and frustration of non-travelling supporters, but there was no safe way of delivering a matchday screening."