Stadiums will be allowed to re-open from December 2 once the second national lockdown has eased. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to make the announcement later today. Tier 1 areas will allow up to 4,000 spectators in their stadiums or 50 per cent of their capacity – whichever is lower.
Indoor events in Tier 1 can allow up to 2,000 fans or 50 per cent of capacity.
Tier 2 areas can welcome 2,000 fans or 50 per cent of the capacity – again whicever is lower.
Indoor events in Tier 2 will follow the same pattern, with a maximum of 1000 fans.
However, the stadiums that are in Tier 3 areas will not be permitted to allow spectators.
Elite sports have continued since the second lockdown begun on November 5, while grassroots and amateur sport have been stopped.
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