Munich, Germany
The Bavarian capital has submitted plans to UEFA, with local authorities assuring the media it is ‘desirable’ for fans to be in the stadium for the four Euro 2020 matches. However, Germany remains gripped by a third wave of coronavirus infection and is set to go back into a mini-lockdown, illustrating the complexity of planning at this time.
Baku, Azerbaijan
Matches in Baku have been threatened twice. Once by the conflict with Armenia in the Nagorno Karabakh region and then by coronavirus. However, while there has been little news of the former Soviet republic’s preparations of late, UEFA officials now appear confident that the games will go ahead in front of fans.
Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian Football Association has been a steadfast supporter of UEFA during the past 12 months and that seems unlikely to change. The Ferenc Puskás Stadium hosted 15,500 fans for the UEFA Super Cup encounter between Bayern Munich and Sevilla in September. It also accepted Champions League fixtures at short notice between Liverpool and RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, as well as a Europa League tie between Wolfsberger and Tottenham.
Bucharest, Romania
Matches will be played in front of a maximum of 13,000 spectators, representing 25% of the National Arena’s capacity, the Romanian Ministry of Sports announced on Wednesday. Fans will be required to present a certificate to show they have been vaccinated or recovered from Covid.
St Petersburg, Russia
Russian authorities have committed to 50% capacity at the 65,000-seat Gazprom Arena and not ruled out increasing the number of fans before the cut-off date of April 28.
Bilbao, Spain
The northern Spanish city was considered one of the venues most likely to drop out of hosting Euro 2020 after UEFA insisted on a commitment to some fans at matches. However, Bilbao’s city hall has told UEFA it is ready to stage Euro 2020 games at the San Mames stadium at 25% capacity – 13,000 fans – if coronavirus infection rates drop below current levels.
Amsterdam, Holland
The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has said ‘at least 12,000 spectators’ will be able to attend matches at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. And even more supporters could attend if the pandemic eases.
Glasgow, Scotland
Another city originally on the ‘at risk’ list, which now appears to be back in the game. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as said she expects ‘a reasonably good number of spectators’ at Hampden Park for the matches and on Wednesday the Scottish FA confirmed to UEFA that it would accommodate 25% capacity at Hampden.
Dublin, Ireland
The big unknown. Dublin is considered the shakiest of the 12 host cities by UEFA officials, with the Irish government insisting last week – and repeating its position this week – that it cannot commit to minimum spectator numbers at this stage. The nature and tone of the Irish government and FA’s message to UEFA on Wednesday will determine if Dublin is given time, or axed from the programme.
London, England
London is one of the most solid host cities thanks to a long period of lockdown and high vaccination rates among the population. While the initial matches may be limited to around 20,000 fans – a similar number due to attend the FA Cup Final on May 15 – the FA has reportedly told UEFA it wants 45,000 spectators in for the final and semi-finals.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark is planning on up to 12,000 fans being allowed into the four matches at the 38,000-capacity Parken Stadium, which would see the ground about one-third full.
Rome, Italy
Italy has confirmed it will admit fans for its Euro 2020 fixtures and is reported to be prepared to allow the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to host 25% capacity in the 72,600-seat stadium. Around 18,000 will be present.