![]() ![]() Where such placement is unavoidable, mitigating elements should be identified to address any potential problems that may arise. Where possible, it is recommended to avoid locating opposing fans behind and/or above one another. The positioning of designated seating for visiting (away team) supporters can also influence the atmosphere but should be directed primarily by safety and security considerations. In many stadiums, a large concentration of general admission seating behind the goals can help to generate atmosphere. It is recommended that the placement of general admission seating within the seating bowl should create a wide range of offers. These seats can generate considerable added revenue, and it is common to locate a large proportion of the premium seating here. It is generally accepted that the best seats in a stadium are located on the halfway line in the main stand, followed by those on the halfway line in the opposite stand, and then extending in those stands to encompass seating located between the two penalty areas. The positioning of general admission and premium seating within the stadium bowl can affect stadium revenue and atmosphere. This can have potential consequences for the overall footprint of the stadium. Curved tiers tend to improve sightlines to the pitch, but by curving away from the touchlines and goal lines, spectator proximity is compromised to a degree. Some designers also view a non-continuous bowl as less effective in containing the atmosphere within the stadium by allowing some of the crowd noise to escape through the gaps between stands. Independent stands that run parallel to the pitch tend to be more cost-effective but can reduce the overall proximity of the spectators to the pitch by not utilising all available space in the corners. These considerations may be driven by cost, spectator experience, security, site geometry or aesthetics. This will include deciding between using either independent stands or a continuous bowl configuration. The configuration of the stadium bowl should be considered at an early stage. Where possible, the footprint of the stadium bowl should not exceed the optimum or maximum viewing distances. The optimum viewing distance for seats in the stadium bowl is within an arc of 150m from the far corner of the pitch, and the maximum distance is within an arc of 190m from the far corner of the pitch. Further details on the calculation of stadium capacities is provided later in this section. The starting point of any stadium bowl design is to define the stadium’s capacity, which should be reviewed in terms of both gross and net capacities. ![]()
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