06/09/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2021 15:04
If you are attending the EURO 2020 matches being played at Wembley Stadium on June 13 and June 18 2021 read our guidance on what you need to do.
Spectators are attending a series of scientific pilot events as part of the government's plan to safely get big crowds back this summer, starting with the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield on 17 April.
Working closely with local authorities and organisers, the science-led Events Research Programme (ERP) pilots will be run across a range of settings, venues, and activities. The programme's findings will support the full reopening of similar settings across multiple sectors in the summer.
All pilots are designed in a scientifically controlled way, with special consideration to reduce risk of transmission. The events are exempt from the wider coronavirus regulations, including the rule of six.
The programme is overseen by an industry-led steering group co-chaired by Nicholas Hytner and David Ross, working closely with national and local public health authorities. The board will consider the evidence, including test results, from the pilot events and make recommendations to the Prime Minister and the Secretaries of State for DCMS, BEIS and DHSC on how restrictions could be safely lifted.
The pilots will explore how different approaches to social distancing, ventilation and test-on-entry protocols could ease opening and maximise participation.The evidence from these pilots will be used to inform and shape government policy to bring about the phased return of fuller audiences to venues and events up and down England.
The initial list of events includes:
The three 10k runs - set to take place at Hatfield Park with 3,000 people and up to 3,000 spectators at each event (outdoor, mass participation run) over the course of 24-25 April have been postponed, with organisers seeking an alternative venue.
Public safety is our main priority and decisions will be guided by a Science Board of relevant experts including senior PHE representation, who will take into account the latest public health data. The events are scientific trials and each event may have different criteria for the selection of participants.
The majority of attendees at the ERP events will be local to the venue. However attendees with valid ERP tickets can travel to the event in line with HMG guidance. Additional travel requirements may be stipulated by event organisers and local authorities so we would encourage participants to check before they travel to an ERP event.
No matter how you travel, plan ahead and allow more time for your journey. You should try to travel at quieter times and take less busy routes where possible.
Under Step 2 of the roadmap fans travelling to and from events will only be permitted to stay in self-contained accommodation where indoor facilities are not shared with other households.
For more information please read the document above