Spectators may be required to present a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination to attend sporting events this summer. In a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Premier League and other major sports organizations expressed their support for Covid certification plans to allow full capacity crowds at stadiums from June 21. However, Johnson faces opposition from other political party leaders and Conservative MPs ahead of a vote on the issue.
The letter emphasized the benefits of a Covid certification process in safely bringing back fans to sports events. It proposed a system that would verify negative test results and vaccination certificates, while ensuring inclusivity, privacy, and clear exit criteria. The sports organizations also stressed that certification should not be a requirement for grassroots sports participation.
The letter highlighted the sports’ commitment to the Government’s Events Research Programme, which includes crowd pilots at the FA Cup semi-final and final, the Carabao Cup final, and the World Snooker Championship. These events will require attendees to undergo Covid-19 testing. The return of spectators is seen as a significant boost for both fans and the economy, but the safety of fans, matchday staff, and the general public remains paramount.
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur fans attending the Carabao Cup final may be kept in Covid-secure bubbles, according to the English Football League. The game on April 25 will be the first major football final in England to have a crowd since the start of the pandemic. Only 2,000 tickets will be allocated to supporters, with chartered trains and coaches potentially arranged for City fans. The remaining 4,000 tickets will be given to local residents in Brent and NHS staff.
The pilot programme, which currently includes the League Cup final, an FA Cup semi-final and final, and the World Snooker Championship, will assess the feasibility of keeping fans in bubbles. The protocols for the snooker tournament, such as restricted entry for vulnerable individuals, are likely to be similar at Wembley. Attendees at the World Championship final on May 2-3 will be required to take a Covid-19 test before and after the event, with negative results confirmed via text message and the NHS Track and Trace app.
The snooker pilot programme will operate as follows:
Round 1 – Saturday April 17 to Wednesday April 21: The venue will operate at 33% spectator capacity, with social distancing and the wearing of face coverings.
Round 2 – Thursday April 22 to Monday April 26: The venue will operate at 50% capacity, with seating arrangements to maintain distance between different parties and face coverings required.
Quarter-final and semi-finals – Tuesday April 27 to Saturday May 1: The venue will operate at 75% capacity, with seating arrangements allowing for different parties to sit alongside each other.
Final – Sunday May 2 to Monday May 3: The venue will operate at full capacity without any restrictions, including seating arrangements.
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