Atalanta and Kairat UEFA Conference League Match Sparks Strict Alcohol Ban in Bergamo
Local authorities in Bergamo have instituted a comprehensive alcohol sales and consumption restriction across designated zones of the city for the UEFA Conference League fixture between Atalanta and Kairat on Thursday, November 5, 2026. According to an official municipal decree issued by the city administration, the restrictions take effect at 09:00 local time on Thursday and remain in force until 06:00 on Friday, November 6, 2026, matching the arrival of international supporters for the 18:45 kickoff.
The municipal measure prohibits food and beverage establishments, private clubs, and street vendors from selling or serving alcoholic beverages with an ABV (alcohol by volume) exceeding 5 percent, as well as any drinks packaged in glass containers, similar materials, or cans. These bans apply strictly during a window stretching from two hours before the match until one hour after the final whistle. Restaurants operating within the perimeter may continue serving alcohol inside their premises or in regularly authorized outdoor seating areas, but only when accompanied by the simultaneous consumption of food.
Designated Perimeter Encompasses Historic City Center and Major Thoroughfares
The restrictions cover a wide expanse of the northern Italian city, stretching from modern commercial avenues to historical landmarks. The affected perimeter includes the historical center of Città Alta contained within the Venetian Walls, alongside specific thoroughfares such as Borgo Canale, San Vigilio, Sudorno, and the area surrounding Porta Sant’Alessandro. In the lower city, the ordinance blankets major hubs like Piazza Matteotti, Largo Porta Nuova, Sentierone, and Piazza Dante, extending outward along Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Via Tiraboschi, Via Camozzi, and portions of Viale Giulio Cesare near the venue.
Retail food stores, artisanal food laboratories, and automated beverage vending machines within this marked boundary face an absolute ban on dispensing beverages above 5 percent ABV or selling products in glass and cans for the entirety of the twenty-one-hour enforcement window. The local prefecture and municipal police forces maintain operational oversight, deploying patrols across the designated zones to enforce compliance among commercial operators and visiting supporters alike.
Administrative Penalties Face Violators Under National Municipal Law
Operators or individuals caught violating the municipal decree face administrative fines ranging from 50.00 euros to 500.00 euros, pursuant to Article 7 bis of Legislative Decree No. 267 of August 18, 2000. The ordinance permits offenders to settle the penalty immediately via a reduced payment of 200.00 euros, though the decree leaves intact any heavier criminal or administrative sanctions stipulated under broader national laws.
The local police department, the Corpo di Polizia Locale di Bergamo, directs the supervision of the streets alongside other national law enforcement agencies stationed throughout the city for the European fixture.
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