Champions League 2025-26: Tottenham relocates Pride flag ahead of Slavia Prague clash amid security concerns

Tottenham Hotspur moved its Progress Pride Flag from its usual spot at its stadium ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League match against Slavia Prague, citing security concerns raised by the visiting team.

The flag is an updated version of the classic rainbow flag and is usually displayed in the north-east corner of the stadium.

“The flag has been relocated at the visiting team’s request to UEFA on security grounds,” the club told Reuters.

The decision has sparked disappointment among Tottenham’s LGBTQ+ fans.

“We are, of course, frustrated. You don’t get to come to our stadium and dictate what’s acceptable, let alone complain about a flag representing our community,” the Proud Lilywhites Committee, which represents LGBTQ+ supporters, said in a statement.

In September 2022, following Tottenham’s 2-0 victory in a Champions League clash with Olympique de Marseille, five fans were arrested for violence after rioting and tearing down the Pride Flag.

Tottenham will be looking to boost its chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League table. It is currently 16th in the standings, following its 5–3 loss to Paris St Germain last month.

It will, however, be carrying momentum from Saturday’s victory over Brentford, only its second home Premier League win this season.

The London side will be without left back Destiny Udogie, who is out with a hamstring injury.

Its opponent, Slavia Prague, languishes near the foot of the Champions League table with three points from five matches.

Published on Dec 10, 2025