Flags & banners policy

Wolves Policy on Flags, Banners and Displayed Materials

Purpose

Wolves recognise that many supporters enjoy displaying flags and banners at football matches. The club supports fan displays and aims to be as accommodating as possible, while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive matchday environment for all attendees.

This policy outlines the club’s approach to the display of flags, banners, and any other items or materials within the stadium, or worn upon the person, incorporating guidance from the FA, Premier League, and EFL, as well as advice from independent safety experts.

Scope

This policy applies to all supporters, staff, and visitors attending matches at Molineux Stadium.

General Principles

The club welcomes passionate support and recognises the role of visual displays in enhancing the matchday atmosphere.

All displays must contribute positively to the environment and must not compromise safety, security, or inclusivity.

Permitted Displays

  • Flags, banners, and other materials may be permitted if they:
  • Are non-political, non-discriminatory, and non-offensive.
  • Do not reference or depict countries in conflict unless directly relevant to the match (e.g. international fixtures or national flags of participating players).
  • Do not include inflammatory language, symbols, or imagery.
  • Are not excessively large (must be under approx. 150cm at their widest or longest section).
  • Do not obstruct views, advertising hoardings, camera positions, gangways, access routes, exits, entrances, signage or stairways.

Prohibited Content

  • Flags, banners, and any other items or materials will not be permitted if they:
  • Display discriminatory, offensive, or politically motivated content.
  • Cause nuisance or annoyance to others.
  • Include references to extremist groups or ideologies.
  • Contain numbers or sequences associated with far-right symbolism.
  • Feature logos or images listed in the prescribed materials reviewed by football authorities.
  • Are considered a source of danger or compromise public safety.
  • Include flagpoles longer than 1 metre.
  • Could potentially be used as a weapon.

Special Permissions

Permission must be sought in advance from the Facilities, Safety & Security Director for:

  • Very large flags.
  • Flags designed to be passed over people’s heads (not permitted in away supporter sections).
  • Banners larger than 150cm at their widest (subject to ticket allocation and available space).

In these cases:

  • The flag or banner must be flame retardant.
  • The organiser must submit relevant health and safety certification and an image of the item in advance.
  • Items will not be permitted if they contain abusive, offensive, discriminatory or politically motivated content.

Musical Instruments and Noise-Emitting Items

Musical instruments (drums, wind, brass, string) and items capable of emitting loud noises (bells, whistles, air horns, klaxons) are not permitted.

Exceptions:

  • Organised musical displays with written permission from the club.
  • Children’s blow horns under 30cm long, made from card.

Discretion and Enforcement

The club’s Ground Safety Officer (GSO) retains final discretion over the approval or removal of any displayed item.

The club reserves the right to remove or confiscate any flags, banners or materials that are contrary to this policy.

Decisions will be made in consultation with the club’s safety and security team, considering local circumstances and matchday context.

Supporting Process

The club will maintain an internal reference list of prohibited materials and imagery, informed by external safety experts.

This list will be used to guide matchday decisions and may be supplemented by club-specific determinations based on local context.

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed regularly in line with updates from the Premier League, EFL, and FA.