University of Greenwich Unveils New Youth-Only Area at the Valley

The 16-20 Zone will be a safe space for young fans wishing to enjoy matches together and comes with a wide range of benefits including exclusive events and giveaways on top of a discounted Season Ticket price. The area will be housed in the Covered End West Quadrant of the stadium.

Heidi King, Executive Director of Marketing and External Relations at the University of Greenwich said:

“We are delighted to partner with CAFC to provide a safe and welcoming space for young fans. This is a brilliant opportunity for students and young fans to come together and enjoy the game.

“We are committed to creating opportunity for inclusivity and supporting Charton to ensure that everyone feels welcome at the Valley.”

Charlton Athletic Community Trust staff will be present on all matchdays and will support in ensuring a safe space for those in attendance.

As part of the announcement, the University of Greenwich will be running a Season Ticket giveaway with 10 Season Tickets up for grabs. The competition is open to any Greenwich student aged 16 to 20 years old and winners will receive a free Youth Stand Season Ticket (worth £125) and will also receive all associated benefits of being a Season Ticket holder. Complete this form to enter.

Sam White, board member at Charlton said:

“In terms of fan engagement, and particularly youth engagement, it’s a huge opportunity for us to get a little community built within the fanbase and stadium but also offer a great experience.

“It’s the perfect lifecycle for young fans – you may start in the family section, before wanting to have more independence and being able to sit on your own in the new section before graduating to the Covered End or other areas in the stadium.”