all-seater

Every spectator seated

An all-seater is a sports stadium or arena where every spectator has an assigned seat, with no standing-room sections.

The term emerged in British football following safety reforms after stadium disasters in the 1980s, when terraces—open standing areas—were phased out at top-tier grounds.

The club converted to an all-seater stadium in 1994.

The designation now appears in regulations governing major sports venues worldwide.

stadium

arena

Venue for contests

venuePlace of occurrence
groundSolid surface underfoot
capacityMaximum amount containable

terraces · grandstand · stands · pitch · field · spectators · fans · fixtures · matches · attendance

safety

evacuation

Removal from danger

crowd controlRegulating gathered masses
stewardsThose who manage affairs
emergency exitsDesignated escape routes

barriers · segregation · sightlines · aisles · security · surveillance · egress · marshalling

conversion

terracing

Cutting slopes into steps

standing sectionArea without assigned seats
renovationRestoring to good condition
redevelopmentRebuilding an existing area

upgrade · modernization · retrofit · reconstruction · phased · compliance · mandate · regulation · demolition · rebuild

Opposites

stadium seating configuration

all-seaterterrace

Paved outdoor extension

terracing · standing section · safe standing · standing room · general admission

Family

all, seat, seater, seats, seated, seating, seatless, unseated

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