Manchester United and Chelsea are among five clubs in England and Wales that have received a permission to undergo a safe-standing trial in the new year.
Cardiff City, Manchester City and Tottenham have also successfully applied to implement the measures at their grounds.
The breakthrough comes as a result of over three decades worth of campaigning on the issue by various supporters' groups.
Safe standing entails the installation of rail seating which allows spectators who wish to stand to do so without endangering themselves and others. However, the sections can also be transformed back into seated areas when required.
Safe standing is already in place across some of Europe's top clubs, while Celtic have implemented a section recently too.
News of the English and Welsh trial was confirmed by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority on Monday.
"The five clubs will be the first in the top two tiers of football in England and Wales to allow standing in nearly 30 years. They will pioneer a new approach, which offers fans the opportunity to stand in certain areas," a statement read.
"The change builds on the success of the Government’s all-seater policy, brought in following the Lord Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster.
"For many years, fans have campaigned for standing to be reintroduced. Independent research conducted recently has identified the safety risks related to persistent standing in seated areas. It has also evidenced the positive impact engineering solutions, such as seats incorporating barriers or independent barriers, can have."
"Today’s historic announcement is a vital step towards fulfilling the Government’s manifesto commitment to introducing licensed safe standing areas at all-seater football grounds. The grounds have been selected following an application process, open to all grounds covered by the all-seater policy, led by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA)."
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston added: "I’m pleased to approve these five clubs as early adopters of licensed safe standing areas for the second half of the season.
"The time is now right to properly trial safe standing in the Premier League and EFL Championship ahead of a decision on a widespread roll-out. Safety is absolutely paramount and the SGSA is working hand-in-glove with the clubs on this.
"Fans deserve different options on how they can enjoy a live match and I will be watching the progress of these trials with interest."
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Source : 90min