From July 4, 2022, the registration of a digital fan card for attending matches of the Russian Premier League will begin in Russia. The card can be issued electronically in your personal account on Public Services. The relevant regulations have been signed by the Russian Government and are planned for publication.
Where the Fan Card will be needed
In accordance with the Decree of the Russian Government, a list of official sports competitions has been approved, at which the identification of spectators, participants and staff using a Fan Card is mandatory. This list includes the matches of the Russian Football Championship among the teams of the clubs of the Russian Premier League, as well as the final match of the Russian Football Cup. Initially, the Card will be needed to attend the home matches of the RPL at stadiums in five cities: Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Sochi. By the end of the year, the rest of the cities where the participating clubs of the Russian Premier League are located will be connected to the use of the system: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Khimki, Grozny, Krasnodar, Orenburg, Voronezh. All participants, spectators, guests and staff, as well as media representatives must have a card.
"After the international competitions held in Russia, more and more fans come to the stadiums, many attend the competitions with their families. It is important that the most advanced technologies are used in this area. For this purpose, an electronic Fan Card has been developed – a new digital service for visitors to sports competitions. This format improves the security system at sports facilities, makes the access system to the facilities more convenient. The fan card is issued once through Public Services and remains in the personal account. It is used when buying tickets and season tickets, which will automatically appear in your personal account in a special section. At the entrance to the stadium, it will be enough to scan the QR code of the selected ticket on Public Services without presenting any additional documents," said Oleg Pak, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Finance of Russia.
"The stadiums that hosted the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup have all the equipment necessary to ensure correct operation Fan cards. The first big tournament using the program will be the Russian Football Championship – by the end of the year, all stadiums of the Russian Premier League will be provided with a system that allows access via a fan Card. The Russian Cup final will also be held using Cards. It is important for us to ensure a high level of service and safety of all client groups at competitions," said First Deputy Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Azat Kadyrov.
When developing an electronic Fan Card, the experience of a Fan Passport or Fan ID is taken into account. This format has proven itself well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship held in Russia. The effectiveness of this system has been recognized by the world expert community.
The fan card will be used
- to buy tickets or season tickets. The card number will be required when making a purchase;
- to attend competitions. A ticket to the competition, accreditation or subscription will be linked to the electronic card of the fan;
- to increase the level of security at stadiums and sports facilities. The system will not allow you to issue a card to a person who, for example, was banned by the court from attending competitions because of participation in riots.
How to issue a Fan Card
You can apply for an electronic Fan Card from July 4, 2022 in your personal account on Public Services. To do this, you will need to fill out a questionnaire and upload your photo. Citizens over the age of 14 can apply independently. For children under the age of 14, their parents or legal representatives can issue a card in their personal account.
After submitting the application, it is necessary to confirm the identity of the Cardholder. This can be done in the MFC in 11 regions where the participating clubs of the RPL are located: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sverdlovsk, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov, Moscow, Orenburg and Voronezh regions, Krasnodar Territory, the Chechen Republic.
When contacting the MFC, the staff of the centers will verify the photo uploaded when filling out the application for Public Services and confirm the identity of the cardholder. When visiting the MFC, you need to have a passport with you. If the Card was issued for a child, you need to have a birth certificate with you.
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