Eight of the twelve planned host cities for the European Football Championship in the summer (June 11 to July 11) have confirmed to UEFA that the matches will be held in front of spectators. According to UEFA, the concepts could now be modified for a further ten days until April 19 before a final decision on possible tournament changes is to be made. An overview of the status in all twelve host countries:
London (England):
Stadium: Wembley (capacity 90,000 seats)
Planned games: three group games, a round of 16, both semi-finals and a final
Status: 22,500 spectators are to be admitted to the group games of the English national team at Wembley. Increase this number with the English association in the knockout phase. At least 50 percent of the capacity – 45,000 spectators – is aimed at for the semi-finals and the final.
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Rome (Italy):
Stadium: Stadio Olimpico (capacity 72,700)
Planned European Championship games: three group games, including the opening game, and a quarter-finals
Status: According to the Italian association, the government had received a “strong signal” for a start with spectators. The exact number and other parameters are primarily dependent on the vaccination progress. Too little commitment for UEFA – Rome wobbles.
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St. Petersburg (Russia):
Stadium: St. Petersburg Stadium (capacity 68,000)
Planned games: three group games and a quarter-finals
Status: The local organizing committee announced in March that it was hoping for a stadium utilization of 50 percent.
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Munich, Germany):
Stadium: Fußball Arena München (capacity 70,000)
Planned games: three group games and a quarter-finals
Status: According to media reports, the intention is still to hold all four games in Munich. In view of the pandemic situation, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder is skeptical about being able to operate with “great audience figures”. It is uncertain whether the games will stay in Munich.
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Baku (Azerbaijan):
Stadium: Baku Olympic Stadium (capacity 69,870)
Planned games: three group games and a quarter-finals
Status: half capacity
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Amsterdam, Netherlands):
Stadium: Johan Cruyff ArenA (capacity 55,500)
Planned matches: three group matches, including Netherlands v Austria (June 17), and a round of 16
Status: The Dutch association is currently planning with 12,000 spectators per game, but there are “no guarantees” due to the unpredictable situation with the coronavirus.
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Bucharest (Romania):
Stadium: Arena Nationala (capacity 55,600)
Planned matches: three group matches, including Austria v North Macedonia (June 13) and Austria v Ukraine (June 21), and a round of 16
Status: According to Romania's Ministry of Sports, up to 13,000 spectators per game, including foreign fans, should be allowed. This corresponds to around 25 percent of the stadium's capacity – an important benchmark for UEFA.
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Bilbao (Spain):
Stadium: San Mames (capacity 53,300)
Planned games: three group games and one round of 16
Status: The city stated to UEFA that it was ready to fill the stadium to 25 percent (approx. 13,300 spectators), but according to the Spanish Football Association, the conditions imposed by the Basque regional government would be “impossible to meet by the start of the tournament “. Bilbao therefore wobbles as a venue.
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Copenhagen (Denmark):
Stadium: Parking stadium (capacity 38,065)
Planned games: three group games and one round of 16
Status: The Danish government announced that at least 12,000 fans will be allowed per game.
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Dublin (Ireland):
Stadium: Dublin Arena (capacity 51,700)
Planned games: three group games and one round of 16
Status: The Irish Federation announced that it was “unable at this point” to make commitments for a minimum number of viewers. It is therefore unclear whether the planned games will stay in Dublin.
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Glasgow (Scotland):
Stadium: Hampden Park (capacity 51,870)
Planned games: three group games and one round of 16
Status: The Scottish regional government has already agreed to allow up to 25 percent of the stadium's capacity. As a result, a little more than 12,000 fans should find entry.
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Budapest (Hungary):
Stadium: Puskas Arena (capacity 67,200)
Planned games: three group games and one round of 16
Status: The Hungarian government wants to use the full stadium capacity for the four games in the capital.
