Key keywords: Rosario Central, Copa Libertadores, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, fan code of conduct, CONMEBOL sanctions, stadium safety protocols, away fan protection, 2024 Copa Libertadores group stage Ahead of its 2024 Copa Libertadores group stage campaign, Argentine top-flight club Rosario Central has released an official public statement addressing fan behavior requirements for matches held at its home ground, Estadio Gigante de Arroyito, alongside explicit warnings of potential severe penalties from CONMEBOL for rule violations. The statement comes in the context of CONMEBOL’s recently updated disciplinary framework, which imposes far harsher sanctions for stadium misconduct than in previous years, including partial or full stadium closures for multiple fixtures, deduction of group stage points, fines of up to $500,000, and even immediate disqualification from the tournament for repeated or severe violations. Over the 2023 Copa Libertadores season alone, 7 participating clubs across South America faced formal disciplinary action for fan-related incidents, with two teams losing home field advantage for 3 matches each and one club being barred from all continental competition for 12 months. Rosario Central’s guidance lays out clear prohibited behaviors for all attendees entering Estadio Gigante for Libertadores fixtures, including the use of pyrotechnics without official authorization, throwing objects onto the pitch or into opposing fan sections, use of racist, homophobic or discriminatory language against players, match officials or away supporters, unauthorized pitch invasions, and physical altercations of any kind. The club has confirmed it will deploy 30% more security staff for Libertadores matches compared to domestic league fixtures, establish fully separated entry and exit routes for away fans, and coordinate closely with local law enforcement to monitor pre and post-match gatherings in high-traffic areas surrounding the stadium. Club management noted in the statement that Rosario Central worked for three consecutive seasons to qualify for the Copa Libertadores, and that avoidable disciplinary sanctions would undermine the hard work of players, coaching staff and the entire fanbase. The club also added that individual fans found violating the rules will face immediate ejection from the stadium, permanent bans from all future Rosario Central home matches, and potential personal sanctions from CONMEBOL that bar them from attending any CONMEBOL-governed matches across the continent. The club has rolled out a widespread awareness campaign across its social media channels, stadium ticket offices, official fan stores and local fan group meetings to communicate the requirements in the lead-up to its first home Libertadores fixture against Brazilian side Palmeiras on April 10.