Ground Regulations
Here at Reading City Football Club we are proud to be a family friendly club that offers a safe, fun and inclusive matchday experience. To ensure that everyone has a positive matchday experience we have implemented the following ground regulations.
All persons entering the Rivermoor are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association and Reading City Football Club.
1. Dogs (with the exception of Assistance Dogs) are not permitted within the Ground.
2. The consumption of alcohol from glasses is only permitted inside the Clubhouse. Drinks can only be taken outside in plastic cups. Please do not attempt to take drinking glasses outside.
3. Smoking including the use of e-ciggerates/vapes is strictly prohibited in the stands and clubhouse.
4. Please do not enter the field of play before, during or after the game. Any supporter who encroaches onto the playing area will be ejected, banned and reported to the footballing and law authorities.
5. Ball games are not permitted around the ground while the match is in progress.
6. Drums and other instruments are permitted inside the ground – please just be sensible and considerate of those around you.
7. Please do not use rude, obscene, racially insensitive or abusive language or gestures that are likely to cause offence.
8. Climbing on floodlights, pylons, fences, stands and other club structures is dangerous and, therefore, strictly prohibited.
9. Please do not stand in any hatched/keep clear areas.
10. Offensive objects – including but not restricted to bottles, cans, glasses, smoke bombs, flares, etc. – are not permitted inside the ground. The throwing of objects onto the field of play is strictly prohibited.
11. Please note that vehicles are parked on club premises are at the risk of the owner/driver – the club can accept no responsibility for any damage to vehicles.
12. The club reserves the right to refuse admission, eject from the ground or prosecute any person in breach of these Ground Regulations.