Liverpool parade incident The events in Liverpool were appalling and deplorable. The day was meant to be one of joy and celebration, but instead became marred with trauma and shock. The thoughts of us all at the SGSA are with those injured and affected by the incident. SGSA Strategy 2030 Promoting safe, secure and welcoming sports grounds for all. Find out about our newly published strategy Guide to Safety Certification update published Read the guidance Find out more Sports Grounds Safety Authority 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. Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) The Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) is the definitive guide to sports grounds safety. Find out more Regulatory support The SGSA has two regulatory duties: to licence Premier League, EFL and international football grounds, and oversee local authorities in safety certification. Find out more Licensing Local authorities Related content Learn more Training, events and adviceLearn more Learn more Safety managementLearn more Learn more Physical factorsLearn more Document Library We have published numerous guidance documents and supporting information. All can be found in our document library. Learn more Alternative uses of sports grounds Learn more SG01: Safe standing in seated areas Learn more SG03: Event Safety Management Learn more Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) See the full library News and insights Learn more 20 May 2025 SGSA Strategy 2030 launchedSGSA Learn more 11 May 2025 Remembering the Bradford Fire DisasterSGSA Learn more 15 Apr 2025 Remembering those lost at HillsboroughSGSA 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. Find out more