Practical info for accredited media

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Parken's accreditation system
The application procedure is via superliga.dk for Superliga and cup matches, and via FC Copenhagen’s own accreditation page for European matches.

Parken's accreditation system must include a photo. It will also display your name, media outlet, and which zones of the stadium you have access to (see map below).

The photo will be taken at the gate A12 upon arrival at Parken. You may also submit a photo in advance to [email protected], so your accreditation will be ready upon arrival. We retain your information for up to one year (deleted annually on June 30), as described below.

Technical Requirements for the Photo

• It must be recent and a good likeness, with high enough resolution to clearly identify the person.
• Only one person should be in the photo.
• The photo must be taken from the front, with the subject looking directly at the camera. There should be no background motifs.
• No headwear is allowed unless for religious reasons, but the forehead, chin, and cheekbones must be visible.
• File types accepted: PNG, JPG, or JFIF.
• Format: The system scales the image to a square field, so if you upload a rectangular photo, it will be stretched.

When you apply for or receive accreditation for events
When you apply for or receive accreditation for events in connection with event execution, we process the following personal data: name, job function, employer, email, and photo.

The processing of this data is necessary to identify accredited individuals and manage access to relevant areas. The purpose of the processing is to ensure proper access control, efficient event execution, and to support accredited parties in performing their work tasks.

The legal basis for the processing is therefore our legitimate interest in maintaining security, order, and operations at events (cf. Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR).

The information is securely stored from July 1 to June 30 and deleted after the end of the relevant season.

Press Entrance A12
All accredited media must enter via the press entrance A12, where accreditations and photographer vests are handed out. A12 is open from two hours before kickoff.

Parking
The parking facilities at Parken Stadium are unfortunately very limited on matchday, and therefore we can not offer a parking permit.

Instead we refer to public car parks in the area.

Travel to Parken Stadium
You can use various methods of transport to nearby Metro stations within a short walking distance from Parken Stadium – see more here in our "Home game travel advice".

Media Working Area
The Media Centre room is open from two hours before kickoff, throughout the game and approximately two hours after the match.

We offer a sandwich, and there is coffee, tea and soft drinks in the Media Centre.

Please note that glass bottles are not allowed on the press seats in the stands – beer and alcohol are also not allowed here.

Press seats
The press seats are in the middle section of the Upper A Stand, and access is via stair tower A11 (closest to the Media Working Area).

Photographers
During the match, you may only stay behind the two goals an app. 10 meters from the corner flags in front of the C Stand – and only change ends at half time.

Before kickoff pictures can be taken in front of the A-stand, when the two teams line up for presentation. During the match photographers are not allowed in front of the A-stand.

If you want to borrow a photo stool, please contact our press host in press entrance A12.

Cabled internet behind the goals
There is free high-speed wifi in the stadium, but we have also installed cabled internet behind the two goals.

On each side of the two goals, approximately outside the edge of the penalty area, there is a box with ordinary internet plugs. There are seven or 15 outlets on each box, and the only thing you have to bring is an internet cable from the box for your photo spot.

Mixed zone
After the match, there is a mixed zone at ground level right next to the players' tunnel. You can access the mixed zone by going down to the A12 entrance.

Press vests
Press vests should be handed back to the press hosts or in A12 as soon as the match has finished and before going to the Media Center or Mixed Zone.

Questions
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact Press Officer Kristoffer Skadhauge ([email protected], +45 22 62 58 55) or club journalist Torkil Fosdal ([email protected], +45 24 28 37 17). Our press hosts are also there to help.

More information about F.C. Copenhagen
We recommend our extensive homepage in English at fck.dk/en.

F.C. Copenhagen
12.00 Press conference in Parken Stadium with head coach Bo Svensson and a player
14.30 Training at the training ground (open for media the first 15 minutes)

Iberia 1999
18.00 Press conference in Parken Stadium
18.30 Training in Parken (open for media the first 15 minutes)

Access to stadium
Entrance is via Press Entrance A12 (Tower H – see map below), and you will receive a special MD-1 accreditation that must be worn during Matchday-1 (no photo required).

If you have not applied for accreditation for the match but only wish to access Matchday-1 in Parken, you must present a valid press card, unless otherwise agreed in advance with FCK Media. You will then receive an accreditation valid only for MD-1 (no photo required).

Free parking is available for the press on Wednesday.

The Media Centre at Parken is open from 11:00 to 14:00 and again from 17:00 to 20:00

Access to stadium
Press Entrance A12 is open from 19:00 (se map below)

Parking
On matchday, Parken's parking facilities are unfortunately very limited, and therefore we can only offer parking spaces to a few media representatives, who will be notified directly with a parking permit.

All entrances to the parking area must be from Østerbrogade / Gunnar Nu Hansens Plads - not from Øster Allé. If there are co-passengers in the car who cannot show valid access to the match, they cannot drive into the parking area.

After the match there can be periods where the police - for safety reasons - not allow cars to leave the area. Read more here.

>> Read more about parking in Copenhagen

Public transportation
For public transportation we suggest that you use the travel planner website Rejseplanen, which is available in English, Google Maps, or the Citymapper app. You can also cycle to the stadium from the city centre within 10 minutes.

The nearest Metro stations are Trianglen (south of Parken) and Vibenshus Runddel (north of Parken), both within 5-10 minutes walking distance.

The nearest S-train stations are Østerport, Nordhavn and Svanemøllen.

Information in English about tickets for public transport can be found here at publictransport.dk.

Accreditation types
All accreditations must be worn visibly during your entire stay in Parken, so that stewards can easily ensure that you have access to the respective areas.

Media centre
The media centre is located on the 1st floor of the H tower (the tower between the A and D stands) and is open from 19.00 as well as during the match and up to two hours after the match.

We offer a sandwich as well as coffee and tea and soft drinks.

Please also note that glass bottles may not be taken into the grandstand or pitchside area, and that beer and spirits are not permitted in the Media Centre or in the press areas.

The room will not be locked, but our press hosts will be present during the match. We offer a sandwich as well as coffee, tea and water before the match, during half time and after the match.

Press seats
The press seats are located in the middle sections of the Upper A stand, and access is via the A11 stairwell (closest to the Media Centre).

UEFA signs at the door will show the way, and a steward can also help you find the right direction. Unfortunately, Parken Stadium does not have lifts to the Upper A stand.

A seating plan for the press box will be available on Matchday.

The wifi is called "Press" - the password can be obtained from our press hosts.

Photographers' positions
During the match, photographers may only stay behind the two goals and approx. 5 meters around the corners to the C Stand.

Before the match, photographers can set up in front of the A stand to take a team photo, but only after the players have left the pitch after warming up.

Cabled internet behind the goals
There is free high-speed wifi in the stadium, but also cabled internet behind the two goals.

On each side of the two goals, approximately outside the edge of the penalty area, there is a box with ordinary internet plugs. There are seven or 15 outlets on each box, and the only thing you have to bring is an internet cable for the box for your photo spot.

Mixed zone
After the match, the mixed zone will take place at ground level at the gate area next to press entrance A12. There will be press conferences in the Media Centre with an interpreter.

Press vests
Press vests should be handed back to the press hosts or in A12 as soon as the match has finished and before going to the Media Centre or mixed zone.

Questions
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact Press Officer Kristoffer Skadhauge ([email protected], +45 22 62 58 55) or club journalist Torkil Fosdal ([email protected], +45 24 28 37 17).

More information about F.C. Copenhagen
We recommend our extensive homepage in English at fck.dk/en.