Manchester United host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at Old Trafford that evening, while there are Championship fixtures scheduled at Blackburn Rovers, Luton Town, Middlesbrough, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Wycombe. This was used to communicate with fans before the game and at the match, so they knew what to expect and what to do. Unique branding was produced by Brighton in mint green for Covid-related information. A maximum 2,000 fans are allowed into the Emirates Stadium as ⦠The Spurs are targeting Jan. 1 for fans to return to the AT&T Center. While clubs in elite sport are desperate for revenue, allowing some to have supporters and not others raises awkward questions for the integrity of competition. The fans â 2,000 from West Ham, 2,000 from Chelsea â had contrasting experiences on opposite sides of London. A fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers during their NFL match with Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that outdoor and indoor venues in tier 1 and 2 areas would be allowed to ⦠Fans are being allowed back in to bring the game into line with theaters and other arts, which was a particular gripe for those inside the game. However, it is impossible to say with any certainty before the tiers are announced on Thursday. Perhaps, if sports fans want to maintain sanity and moderate expectations appropriately, and dream about packing stadiums and arenas as they once did, thereâs a number we can all focus on. Sports fans are ready to return but brands will need to be aware their expectations have changed . For the first time in 270 days, fans were back inside a Premier League ground as Arsenal welcomed 2,000 supporters into the Emirates for Thursday's routine 4-1 Europa League win over ⦠Sport taking place in Tier 1 areas will be allowed to admit up to 4,000 spectators, those in Tier 2 will be allowed 2,000 and in Tier 3 no fans will be allowed. The restrictions may prevent fans who live in tier three areas travelling to a stadium that is in tier one or two, however. Sports can return only once the rest of society stabilizes, and that can happen only if social distancing guidelines are followed. The full breakdown of which parts of the country are going into which tier will be announced on Thursday ahead of the end of lockdown next week and will be reviewed on a fortnightly basis. And that appears to be the case this time around, too. ': Fans tear into AJ's bizarre interview where he ducked... Tyson Fury is ODDS-ON favourite to defeat Anthony Joshua in their blockbuster 2021 clash despite AJ's brutal... Anthony Joshua welcomes Tyson Fury's claim he can knock him out 'inside three rounds' and believes fight... 'You were the only right back at the club - we were stuck with you!' Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden hopes a âfull returnâ of fans at sporting events will have occurred by autumn 2021. Elite sport has continued behind closed doors during England's four-week lockdown, but grassroots and amateur sport has been halted since 5 November. "We have been preparing for fans to return to 25 per cent of our capacity," he told Sky Sports. Share this content. LONDON, Dec 4 â For the first time in 270 days, fans were back inside a Premier League ground as ⦠271 days later, on December 5, fans returned. Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE: Jose Mourinho's side aim to extend 10-match unbeaten Premier League run... Former Premier League striker Bobby Zamora names ex-Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho as his toughest... 'Anthony Joshua didn't even want to say Fury's name! The hosts rebounded from conceding a fourth-minute goal from former player ⦠Dec. 6, 2020 Updated: Dec. 6, 2020 3:57 p.m. ... understanding each other," the 27-year-old Kane told broadcaster Sky Sports. As Venues Focus on Air Quality, Many Sports Fans Are Ready to Return to Indoor Events Both the NBA and NHL are eager to bring paying fans back during their ⦠At last sport is returning. Sky Sports EFL Podcast: The fans will return! He will make a statement to the House of ⦠Sports venues work with their safety advisory groups in order to be certified safe to host events and it is this level conditions are agreed. Can they return? But this is by no means definitive by the wording of the new rules. Hear from players and managers around the Premier League and get an inside look at how West Ham, Tottenham and Liverpool are handling the return of fans this weekend. (HealthDay)âSports fans are itching to watch their favorite teams return to play, but are jam-packed arenas even remotely safe in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? ... ($941 million) and the need to make the most of the fans' return was evident with Arsenal's "Armoury" club shop reopened. Fans are socially distanced as they wait for kick off ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the London stadium in London, ⦠First sports fans finally return after 254 days locked out as racing punters arrive at Lingfield, Ludlow and Haydock If organisers are able to move quickly enough, and their venues are in the correct tier, we could even see fans admitted to events on December 2, when lockdown lifts. Supporters have ⦠The Premier League have written to each club outlining new measures for when grounds reopen. It is fans ⦠More change at Sunderland, Pontus Jansson does Aladdin. Fans are socially distanced as they wait for kick off ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the London stadium in London, ⦠Premier League fans will legally be allowed to return to stadiums from December 2 as the UK government revealed how fans can return to sporting venues after the latest national ⦠No sport will turn down the opportunity to make some much-needed money from ticket sales and other matchday revenue at the moment. Sports events in tier one areas will be allowed up to 4,000 supporters in attendance from 2 December as the Prime Minister outlines the return of fans following the end of the national lockdown It also seems highly likely that away fans will be discouraged for the foreseeable. Fans Return in the U.K., but Injustice Remains Queens Park Rangersâ players Ilias Chair and Bright Osayi-Samuel (L.) knelt and raised fists after Chair scored a goal against Millwall during ⦠What are the first events after the easing of the rules where we will see fans? 2000 supporters took ⦠Only then will we find out which sports events will be open to supporters. Dr. Anthony Fauci lays out timetable for when sports fans can return to packed stadiums, arenas Fauci said it is all contingent on how widely used the vaccine for COVID-19 is A lot of work has been done to test approaches to the safe return of fans and this, combined with the findings of the government's Sports Technology and Innovation Working Group, will be used to inform best practice. "Which would be around 7-8,000 supporters rather than the ⦠Singapore MMA show test case for return of sports fans AFP 10/30/2020 Daily Covid-19 deaths will soon double, expert says, while others warn Thanksgiving gatherings could worsen case surge Photo: Julian Finney/Pool Via AP soccer Fans return to English Premier League as Chelsea, Man U enjoy comeback wins . You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Largely speaking, the introduction of the new rules for the tiers has been viewed as a disaster for drinking establishments. Bookmark. Fans returned to English Football League grounds on Wednesday for the first time in more than nine months as coronavirus restrictions were eased. Some fans may not feel comfortable enough to want to return to stadiums in the first place so may forgo their chance at watching games again, which opens a whole different can of worms. Nationwide in Tier 1, pubs and bars can serve alcohol until 11pm, while in Tier 2, pubs can only serve drinks with 'substantial' meals. Listen to a new episode of the Sky Sports EFL Podcast every Monday ⦠'Welcome Home': Premier League's Soul Is Back as Fans Return Two thousand West Ham fans made up the first crowd at an English Premier League game for the visit of Manchester United. Sports fans could return to watch matches in person by the time the Six Nations championship is underway in the early new year. Spurs beat Arsenal to stay top, fans return to Anfield. On Monday, Boris Johnson was set to tell the House of Commons that fans will be allowed to return to elite sport, but it is dependent upon the level of infection in the area where the stadium or event is located. Yahoo Sports asked Fauci about fans in the stands for the 2021 NFL season beginning in September, to which he said, âOh, thatâs possible. LONDON: Fans will return to ⦠⦠Friday, 04 Dec 2020 11:10 PM MYT. Firstly, those clubs allowed supporters may be at an advantage over those that are not simply because they have fans cheering them on. Clarification over whether spectators can drink alcohol is needed in the weeks to come. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. So it could well be that London-based Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham can begin to allow a few thousands fans back but the likes of Manchester United, Leicester City and Newcastle cannot quite yet. The impact ahead of the transfer window could be huge. And in tier three, you should avoid travelling outside the area unless it's for those reasons outlined. It was a great success and many of the rules in place that day have been adopted in national guidance. With MLS, the NWSL and UFC already underway and MLB, the NBA, the WNBA and the NHL set to resume play in the next couple of weeks, fans are clearly ready for the return of sports -- ⦠Such is the lingering threat from COVID-19 ⦠Haydock Park Horse racing on December 2 could be the first sporting event with spectators, Bristol Bears' clash with Northampton at Ashton Gate could be the first Premiership fixture. Other clubs anticipate they will stagger arrival times, possibly over a two-hour period, to reduce congestion. West Ham United fans sit inside the stadium before the English Premier League soccer match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the London stadium in London, England, on Saturday. West Ham imploded at its Olympic Stadium, squandering a 1-0 halftime ⦠The following day - December 3 - sees the Europa League game between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna at the Emirates Stadium, while Friday December 4 sees the Championship match between Barnsley and Bournemouth at Oakwell. Every athlete dreams of the moment. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Only 2,000 fans were allowed into a stadium that can fit 60,000 on Saturday â after temperatures were checked and face coverings donned. What sports are the biggest winners from this? Exeter City FC. Could this mean a form of 'table service' at grounds before long? The Midlands, north-west and north-east appear to be the most likely to be placed into tier three restrictions, meaning stadiums will remain closed. "It's been a long nine months since the last game," said Javed Singh. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? To witness the return of fans, though, was to realize how much deeper the absence ran. The document, sent to top-flight sides on Saturday, states: 'This may include singing, shouting and alcohol consumption.'. Sports fans have received the news they have waited months for - stadiums will re-open from December 2 when the current Covid-19 lockdown in England is eased. The letter asks the Welsh Government to "embrace the current Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) guidance" - which has seen fans return to sport ⦠He ⦠Culture secretary hopes matches at next Octoberâs Rugby League World Cup ⦠'We are in the middle of a competition and then suddenly a group of clubs will have an advantage over another,' one Championship club source told Sportsmail. Football fans returned to a Premier League ground for the first time in nine months on Thursday night. The letter asks the Welsh Government to "embrace the current Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) guidance" - which has seen fans return to sport in limited numbers in England in ⦠"Which would be around 7-8,000 supporters rather than the 2,000 or 4,000 we might get in ⦠Supporters have been banned from watching most elite sport at stadiums and events since the coronavirus pandemic gripped Britain in March. Final kick-off times for the Premier League fixtures across the weekend of December 5 and 6 are still to be confirmed, but should fans be back in it would see Spurs supporters back in time to watch Jose Mourinho's side - currently top of the table - take on north London rivals Arsenal, while Chelsea host Leeds United and Manchester United visit West Ham. Football clubs in particular were certainly caught out by the announcement today so there is a good chance they won't have a plan in place to decide who will get one of the few thousand golden tickets. ootball fans are finally set to return to stadiums next week after the government laid out plans for when lockdown restrictions lift next week. 64% of UK sports fans agree that for brands who sponsor the teams and individuals they love, âbrand purposeâ is more important now that it was pre-COVID. Arsenal's last home match with a crowd was back in March prior to a three-month stoppage of the sport due to the pandemic. Perhaps, but certainly not yet. Minister for Sport Nigel Huddleston has stated that it is the Government's intention to see fans return to football stadiums "as soon as possible". That will have to be looked at.'. Sport. There will be discrepancies between different parts of England as to where spectators can return to sporting events and it will all depend on which tier they are placed into post-lockdown. There are guidelines for each of the three tiers over transport and travel and for what reasons. What are the rules for fans entering stadiums? Fans are, in a sincere but intangible way, the meaning of soccer, the meaning of sports. It is understood that at least 10 EFL clubs will need an emergency loan to pay their staff this month and another 10 thought to be approaching financial ruin in December. Sports fans in Wales appear unlikely to be able to attend events this year with new restrictions coming into force in Wales on Friday. Will teams seize the opportunity to claw back cash by only allowing the highest paying spectators, the hospitality set, back in first and risk public outcry? Or something completely different? 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