Cyprus Police have announced the measures to be taken for the safe conduct of the European football match between OMONOIA Nicosia and Lincoln Red Imps FC, to be played today, Thursday 13 August 2026, at 20:00, as part of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.
Gates open at 18:00
The stadium gates will open to the public at 18:00. Fans attending the match are urged to arrive at the stadium in good time, at least one hour before kick-off, to avoid delays. Fans arriving late may only be able to enter after the match has started.
Special checks will be carried out on children's tickets, and fans may be asked to show identity documents. Everyone entering the stands must carry their fan card and present it together with their match ticket.
OMONOIA fans in west, north and east stands
OMONOIA fans will occupy the west, north and east stands of the stadium. The south stand will remain closed. Fans are urged to approach the stadium via Spyros Kyprianou Avenue, through the GSP roundabout and the Orfanidis traffic lights, following the instructions of police officers on site.
For parking, fans may use, in addition to other available areas, the south car park of the stadium.
Today, Thursday 13 August 2026, the west and north ticket booths will operate for OMONOIA fans only, opening at 18:00.
No away fans expected
No fans of the visiting team, Lincoln Red Imps, are expected to attend.
Rules for all attendees
Police have stressed the following:
- Entry to the stadium is permitted only to those showing a fan card and a match ticket.
- Carrying flares, firecrackers or other dangerous objects into the ground is strictly forbidden.
- Carrying or consuming alcoholic drinks, both outside and inside the stadium, is banned.
- Carrying banners with political, insulting or otherwise provocative content, or clothing bearing political symbols, is banned.
- Writing slogans on the surrounding area, the stadium walls or anywhere else is banned.
- Fans carrying shoulder bags or motorcycle helmets, or any other item covering the face, will not be permitted to enter.
- Climbing the stadium railings is not allowed.
- Stopping or parking is strictly forbidden along Fotiou Street beyond the third training pitch, which leads to Independence Avenue. Any violation detected will result in an on-the-spot fine.
Anyone who does not follow these rules may be removed from the stadium without warning and has no legal claim against the stadium authorities, even if holding a valid ticket. They may also be arrested and fined.
Collection points for personal belongings for fans of both teams are the west ticket booths.
Parking is also banned at the new roundabout on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway near the GSP Stadium and on road verges in the stadium area, with violators to be reported.
Police presence for fan safety
Police said they will be present at the sports venue to protect fans, and will also maintain a presence in the GSP Stadium area to assist with traffic, both as fans arrive and as they leave.
Contact numbers
Anyone wishing to contact Nicosia Police can call 22-802020, or the Citizen's Line on 1460. For emergencies, call 112.
