Cardiff City FC will take part in a trial that could see standing reintroduced at grounds.
The Championship club, along with Premier League clubs Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea, have had their applications to be part of a safe standing trial approved by the Ƶ Government.
If the trials starting in January prove successful, legislation could be introduced for all stadiums in the top two divisions within the next few years.
Cardiff City plays at it currently all seater Cardiff City Stadium. The first game with a section of the stadium for standing fans will be against Blackburn Rovers on January 15th,
Cardiff City chief executive Ken Choo said: “I’m delighted that Cardiff City Stadium is part of this initiative and that our club is at the forefront of helping to improve the British football fan experience in a safe and evaluated manner.”
Welsh Conservatives, and the party’s leader Andrew RT Davies, have campaign for safe standing to be reintroduced.
Welsh Conservative shadow minister for sport, Tom Giffard MS, said: “Whilst I am a Swansea City man, as a football fan and Welshman, I’m delighted that Cardiff City will be trialling safe standing for the second half of the season.
“For years, football fans today have been unfairly punished by this outdated ban so any steps to remove it and give people choices on how to enjoy a match like they could any other sport or concert is welcome news.
“As Welsh Conservatives, all the way back in 2015 we listened to the valid calls from football fans, took positive action, and led the political charge to see the ban overturned.
“I’m delighted to see the Ƶ Conservative Government is delivering on another commitment with Cardiff set to be a trailblazer in piloting safe standing alongside some of the world’s biggest clubs.
“I hope this trial proves to be a resounding success and will pave the way for more safe standing in grounds across Wales and the rest of the Ƶ.”
