UEFA allows return of fans at maximum 30% stadium capacity

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FOLLOWING THE successful pilot match that was held at the UEFA Super Cup in Budapest on 24 September, The UEFA executive committee on Thursday decided to allow the partial return of spectators for UEFA matches where local laws permit, starting from next week’s national team matches.

The number of spectators will be capped at a maximum of 30 percent of the respective stadium capacity and away supporters will not be allowed into the games until further notice.

Both the admission of fans and the capacity limit are subject to the decision of local authorities. Social distancing will be mandatory for spectators and additional precautionary measures, such as the wearing of masks must be implemented in accordance with local regulations.

These measures form part of the ‘UEFA Minimum Health and Hygiene Requirements for the Return of Spectators‘ which were approved by the UEFA Executive Committee and which match organisers will have to respect. However, the exact health and safety measures that must be adopted must be based on the local situation and on specific laws and regulations imposed by competent local authorities.

The UEFA Super Cup demonstrated that it is possible for fans to attend football matches in the right circumstances by putting their health and safety first with comprehensive mitigating measures in place.