Security and public order at stadiums remain a top priority. In late February and early March, the annual kickoff meeting between elite football and the Police Authority took place, focusing on their joint security efforts. This year, the meetings were held over three different days in various locations across the country.
The 2025 season does not introduce any new regulations or directives; instead, all parties will continue working with last year’s competition rules and the so-called exclusion strategy. The Swedish Government’s investigation into reducing stadium violence and other public disturbances at sporting events is expected to be released in mid or late April, and all stakeholders are eagerly awaiting its findings.
“We will need to have further discussions once the Government’s investigation is released, but in the meantime, it’s important that we present a unified view of the collaboration between elite football and the police regarding security efforts. It’s also crucial that all clubs receive the same information ahead of the new season,” says Per Eliasson, Head of Security at Swedish Professional Football Leagues.
The conference participants, including club security officers and SLOs (Supporter Liaison Officers), were also briefed on the police’s preparations for the 2025 season and their key focus areas concerning sports-related crime.
The opening rounds of Allsvenskan and Superettan will take place at the turn of March and April.
