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Sports Grounds Safety Authority - SGSA

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The SGSA is the UK Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety.

Put simply, our purpose is to ensure sports grounds are safe for everyone.

New guidance from the National Protective Security Agency (NPSA).

Read the SGSA’s latest Annual Report

Regulatory support

The SGSA has two regulatory duties: to licence Premier League, EFL and international football grounds, and oversee local authorities in safety certification.

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About the SGSA

The SGSA is the UK Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety. Put simply, our purpose is to ensure sports grounds are safe for everyone.

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