'Together Against Suicide' - Premier League to run initiative around suicide prevention in September

The Premier League and its clubs will come together between 4 and 14 September to highlight the league's Together Against Suicide initiative.

Premier League funding will enable all 20 Premier League clubs to offer tailored environments at home matchdays during the 2026/27 season, providing fans with the opportunity to talk in safe, non-judgemental settings, while also signposting them to trusted support organisations and services.

This League wide support builds on a successful pilot programme involving 11 clubs last season.

Developed in partnership with suicide prevention charity Samaritans, and with support from broadcaster Roman Kemp and Tottenham Hotspur CEO, Vinai Venkatesham, 'Together Against Suicide' helps raise awareness of the information and expertise available to those who need it most.

Someone in the UK takes their own life every 90 minutes, while one in four people will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.

Through 'Together Against Suicide', the Premier League and its clubs aims to help more people recognise when someone may be struggling and provide them with the tools to feel confident starting a conversation that could make a difference.

Following the launch of the initiative, the Samaritans recorded up to 300 more callers to its national helpline each day. This increase in calls highlights the real impact that raising awareness can have.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Football clubs are at the heart of their communities and can play a powerful role in helping people during difficult times.

"The expansion of Together Against Suicide to all 20 Premier League clubs is an important step forward.

"By creating safe, welcoming spaces on matchdays, clubs can encourage conversations and help supporters affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts access t he support and expert advice they need.

"The response to last season's pilot programme showed the difference that raising awareness and encouraging conversations can make. By expanding this initiative across the League, we want more supporters to know that help is available, and they never have to face these challenges on their own."

The initiative will be visible across Premier League matches from 4-14 September, including on Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.

Anyone who is struggling to cope, or is worried about someone else, can contact Samaritans free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 116 123 or visiting www.samaritans.org.

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis you can visit NHS 111 Online, or call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.