Eight of the twelve host cities to allow spectators for Euro 2020 - UEFA

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One of the main reason to postpone Euro 2020 by a year was that the organizers wanted to have the spectators in the stadium, which wasn't possible in 2020 as the world was shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The situation hasn’t improved as expected and many fans are still concerned whether or not they’ll be allowed to watch the matches from the stadium. However, the UEFA has confirmed that eight of the twelve host cities will allow the fans to cheer for their team from the ground.

“UEFA is pleased to announce that there will be a return of spectators to the EURO 2020 venues and wishes to express its appreciation to its member associations and the national and local authorities who are collaborating closely in ensuring the safe return of spectators to the stadium,” reads UEFA’s statement.

While Budapest is considering filling their stadium to maximum capacity, Baku and St. Petersburg have confirmed 50% capacity. London, Amsterdam, Bucharest and Copenhagen will allow the fans to fill 25% of the ground.

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Four cities, namely Munich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin haven’t released their confirmations as of yet. If they fail to report to UEFA by 19th April, they might lose their rights to host the games.

“UEFA is pleased to announce that there will be a return of spectators to the EURO 2020 venues and wishes to express its appreciation to its member associations and the national and local authorities who are collaborating closely in ensuring the safe return of spectators to the stadium,” reads UEFA’s statement.

“Currently, eight host countries have confirmed stadium capacities based on their projections of an improved health situation in their countries in June and July due to a number of factors, including a country’s vaccination rollout, its planned measures for reopening the economy and the projected slowdown in the virus due to warmer season.

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The statement further states that the organization is closely working with the WHO to adapt the Covid-19 risk assessment tool.

“Several of the host countries had already incorporated EURO 2020 in the rollout of their national recovery strategy. In addition, in planning the UEFA EURO 2020 final tournament, UEFA has worked closely with the World Health Organisation to adapt the WHO COVID-19 risk assessment tool for EURO 2020.”