ADELAIDE United supporters can expect to be treated to an experimental FIFA World Cup style ‘fans fest’ as the A-League also contemplates initiatives to curb ‘downtime’ during matches outside of derbies.

A-League head Greg O’Rourke revealed the new fans incentives during a media briefing in Sydney on Thursday.

The FIFA World Cup fans fest are public viewing events which feature matches on huge TV screens, live concerts, food, beverage and other entertainment.

Eastern United Saints NPL State League captain Daniel Solari believes the proposed fans fest at A-League games is a winner.

He experienced the events in Russia for all three Socceroos group matches at the World Cup in June.

“The fans fest in Russia was a bundle of excitement and joy, it was a huge party before the game,” Solari, 24, said.

“There was live music, DJs, drinks, food and we partied together with fans from other countries, there was not one problem with fans they were all well behaved.

“I would love to attend the fans fest here to see what it’s like, it’s a great initiative, it will bring young fans together and it can only be beneficial for our game.”

With Solari confident new fans will jump on board the A-League because of the event experience, O’Rourke also revealed the video assistant referee will now be housed in a studio outside of Australian A-League venues, replicating the VAR experience at the Russian World Cup for match officials.

Only Wellington Phoenix home matches will have VAR located at the venue due to the New Zealand club having different TV rights holders outside of Australia’s Fox Sports.