Fans return to stadiums – Up to 10,000 allowed from May 17, including last day of Premier League
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ByEurosport
Updated 22/02/2021 at 17:14 GMT
Stage 3 on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's roadmap to lift lockdown restrictions includes the plan to allow all sports to welcome back 10,000 spectators from May 17. The FA Cup final on May 15 will reportedly be a final test event, while a June 21 date to have Britain back to being "as close to normal as possible" (Stage 4) may well see fans return for the European Championships.
Etihad Stadium - home of Manchester City
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Premier League clubs could be able to welcome back up to 10,000 fans for the final game of the league season.
From a professional football perspective, the Prime Minister's plan announced in the House of Commons on Monday looks like it will be of most benefit to Manchester City and Fulham fans.
City, firm favourites for this season's Premier League title, will be able to welcome in fans for their final game of the season against Everton on May 23 which could result in the trophy lift.
Meanwhile, relegation candidates Fulham and Newcastle go head-to-head on the same day at Craven Cottage in what is widely seen as a potential decider.
While the development is subject to the UK's coronavirus situation improving, 10,000 fans or a quarter of the venue capacity - whichever is lower - will be allowed in sports stadiums from May 17. The UK government hopes to lift restrictions on large events from June 21.
The plan does not benefit the English Football League (EFL) with the three lower tiers set to finish on May 8.
Tennis, with the upcoming Wimbledon championships and Queen's Club Championships warm-up event in June, Premiership Rugby and international cricket will be the main beneficiaries of the new plans.
Below are some of the key dates to look out for.
Stage 3 (10,000 people or 25 per cent capacity) on May 17
Women's FA Cup Final
May 22 (Wembley)
Premier League
May 23: Final round of fixtures
EFL play-off finals
May 29: League Two (Wembley)
May 30: League One (Wembley)
May 31: Championship (Wembley)
European Championships
June 13: England v Croatia (Wembley)
June 18: England v Scotland (Wembley)
Tennis
June 14-20: Fever Tree Championships (Queen's Club)
After Stage 4 on June 21
European Championships
June 22: England v Czech Republic (Wembley)
June 26: Round of 16 (Wembley)
July 6 and July 7: Semi-finals (Wembley)
July 11: Final (Wembley)
Tennis
June 28-July 11: Wimbledon
Formula One
July 18: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)
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