Fan ID Mandated for Most Russian Cup Matches
Fan groups criticized the introduction of the Fan ID system at matches of the Russian Cup.
Consensus
- The use of Fan ID cards became mandatory for most matches in the Russian Cup starting October 1.
- The extension applies to home matches involving 16 clubs from the Russian Premier League.
- The final of the Russian Cup will also require Fan ID.
- Fan ID had previously been required only in the Russian Premier League and in the Super Cup and Superfinal matches.
Points of divergence
- The Russian Cup's 'Path of the RPL' includes 14 playoff matches, with a double elimination format where losing teams move to a lower bracket without additional chances. — kommersant
- In the 'Path of the Regions', no more than nine matches can be played at RPL clubs' stadiums, as lower-division teams are automatically granted home status in the first round. — kommersant
- The Russian Cup was previously the last major tournament in Russia where Fan ID was not required for entry. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Coverage (4 sources)
- Fans' unions criticized the introduction of Fan ID at Russia Cup matches — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Digital Development and Security Forces Suggest Introducing Fan ID at RPL Matches — Коммерсантъ
- Application of Fan ID extended to the Russian Cup — Коммерсантъ
- FAN ID will become mandatory at most football matches of the Russian Cup — SOTAvision
Key entities
- Russia
- Mikhail Mishustin
- U
- Zenit
- CSKA
- Luzhniki
- Ministry of Digital Development
- Locomotive
- Spartak
- Ministry of Digital Development
- RPL
- Russian Premier League
- Fans Union
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