Eight Host Cities have confirmed that they will host spectators at this summer’s UEFA European Championships.
Wembley Stadium and Hampden Park have confirmed a minimum capacity of 25% for matches at the Group Stage, with potential for further expansion in attendance throughout knockout stages.
Russia and Azerbaijan have agreed a 50% capacity for spectators at Krestovsky Stadium and Olympic Stadium in St Petersburg and Baku respectively.
Baku however have iterated that travelling fans of participating teams must present a negative Coronavirus test result, in order to even be granted access into Azerbaijan.
Hungary meanwhile are aiming for a full capacity of 67,215 at Puskas Arena, Budapest, subject to strict stadium entry requirements for spectators in attendance.
Amsterdam, Bucharest and Copenhagen have committed to a minimum 25% capacity but are keeping their options open, owing to the fluid situation at present which could see a rise in capacity depending on development of their testing programmes and health situation later this month.
All eight countries have incorporated Euro 2020 in the rollout of national recovery strategies, with stadium capacity projection based on projections of improved health situations within their countries come mid-June to mid July, accounting for vaccination rollouts and other measures.
UEFA also confirmed that Germany, Italy, Spain and Republic of Ireland have until 19 April 2021 to provide additional information on plans for Munich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin, otherwise a final decision will be taken on that date on whether to hold games at any of those four venues.
Ticket information for those who have tickets for games across those four Host Cities will be communicated after 19 April.
For fans of Hungary, North Macedonia, Scotland and Slovakia who all qualified via Play-Offs, UEFA have confirmed that ticket sales will commence next month.
Fans Urged to Consider Border Restrictions
UEFA have urged travelling fans to consider ever-changing border restrictions in host countries and must comply with border entry rules at all times with no exemptions granted for ticketholders.
Baku, Budapest and St. Petersburg however are considering exemptions for travelling fans from entry restrictions and requirements, although plans for afoot to ensure ticketholders to benefit from special procedures concerning entry bans and quarantine rules.
Budapest also will require non-resident travelling supporters to present proof of negative results of two Coronavirus tests in five days preceding entry into Hungary, or alternatively a certificate of previous Coronavirus infection valid within last six months prior to entering Hungary.
St. Petersburg authorities will ponder travel restriction exemptions for general public and supporters of teams who have valid tickets if present proof of a recent negative Coronavirus test result.
Baku will only apply exemptions to supporters of participating teams who hold a ticket and can present proof of a recent negative Coronavirus test result.
Bucharest authorities in Romania could give ticket holders exemptions from quarantine if can present a recent negative Coronavirus test result and plan to only spend two days in the city.
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