Which sporting events are exempt from capacity limits?
Up to 20 sporting and cultural events are set to be part of the Government’s extended programme looking at the safe return of spectators.
Some of English sport’s blue riband summer events are to be exempt from strict capacity limits despite the Government’s decision to delay the final easing of coronavirus restrictions until July 19.
Here the PA news agency takes a closer look.
What has happened?
But the delay on easing restrictions means capacity limits are still in place aren’t they?
What other sports events might feature then?
Formula One’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal St George’s and rugby league’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley are all understood to be under consideration to be added to the ERP in the coming days.
How can capacities be increased at these test events?
The review of Covid status certification and the role it may play in our lives is being led by the Cabinet Office and is ongoing, but the results from the ERP will be part of the evidence base.
Why are these trials happening?
What about sports events that are not part of the ERP?
For outdoor venues with a seated capacity of 16,000 or above, the limit is 10,000 or 25 per cent of capacity, whichever is lowest.
For outdoor venues with less seating than that, the limit is 4,000 or 50 per cent of capacity, whichever is lowest. For indoor venues, the limit is 1,000 or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is lowest.
That will place further pressure on matchday revenue for many sports clubs and governing bodies.
