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The number of fans allowed in every stadium for Euro 2020

Euro 2020 is literally just around the corner, and it promises to be a belter.

After an entire year of waiting for the European Championship to kick off, we are less than a week away from Friday’s curtain-raiser between Italy and Turkey on 11 June.

For the first time ever, the tournament is being held in almost a dozen countries, with 11 stadiums hosting a whole array of matches for our entertainment. Of course, the continuing global pandemic has forced some drastic changes in plans, with several cities losing the right to stage the competition, after being unable to guarantee the entrance of fans into their stadiums.

So, following a series of negotiations, UEFA was able to cherry pick 11 cities which promised to allow supporters to enjoy the special occasion in the flesh, and they are sharing all 51 matches.

But which countries are hosting Euro 2020? Which stadiums have been chosen, and how many supporters will be allowed to each event? 90min has got all the info you could possibly desire.

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The Johan Cruyff Arena / JOHN THYS/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 55,500

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 25% (12,000)

First up, we have the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. Authorities have promised tickets for a minimum 25% of their capacity, meaning at least 12,000 supporters will be turning up to the big games.

Amsterdam is hosting four fixtures: all three of the Netherlands’ group stage clashes with Ukraine, Austria and North Macedonia, and a round of 16 battle on 26 June.

Baku Olympic Stadium

Baku Olympic Stadium / Aziz Karimov/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 69, 870

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 50% (35,000)

Next up is Baku. The Azerbaijani capital is aiming to allow around 35,000 supporters into the Olympic Stadium, a whopping 50% of their impressive arena. That would hopefully mean half the seats would be filled to witness their four matches, whipping up a frenetic atmosphere for Wales vs Switzerland on 12 June, Turkey vs Wales on 16 June, and Switzerland vs Turkey on 20 June.

Baku then boasts the honour of hosting one of the quarter-finals, which will be played on 3 July.

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 55,634

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 25% (14,000)

Bucharest is aiming to fill around 25% of the Arena Nationala with supporters for their four matches, permitting around 14,000 fans to watch live football once more.

Romania is hosting four matches: three Group C ties involving North Macedonia, Austria and Ukraine, before welcoming two hopefuls for the round of 16 on 28 June.

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 67,215

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 100%

This is a big one. Budapest is hoping to see 100% of its Puskas Arena filled to capacity, meaning almost 70,000 supporters could be present at four of our Euro 2020 clashes.

Hungary is hosting the group of death: three epic clashes between Hungary and Portugal, Hungary and France, then finally Portugal and France – all played in front of a full stadium. Wow. The Puskas Arena will then bow out by hosting a round of 16 tie on 27 June. Fingers crossed this one comes off.

The Parken Stadium

The Parken Stadium / EuroFootball/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 38,065

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 30% (12,000)

Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium is the smallest ground in action at Euro 2020, holding a capacity of only 38,065 people. They are aiming to allow 30% of the capacity into the ground though, which would permit around 12,000 fans to make a din in the classic stadium.

Once again, Copenhagen is responsible for four matches, playing host to all three of Denmark’s Group B ties against Finland, Belgium and Russia, as well as another last 16 contest on 28 June.

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 50,000

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 25% (12,000)

Glasgow is hoping to entertain 12,000 lucky supporters at Hampden Park this summer, with 25% of its capacity entering the ground. That will offer the Tartan Army the chance to witness two of Scotland’s Group D matches with Czech Republic and Croatia, while also seeing their two rivals go head to head against one another on 18 June.

The round of 16 will come to a close on 29 June, with Glasgow hosting one of the two games on that day.

Wembley stadium

Wembley stadium / Tom Shaw/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 8

Maximum capacity: 90,000

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 25% (22,500) -100%

What about this then? London is planning to have 90,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium for the semi-finals and final at Wembley, after targeting a 100% capacity for the latter stages of the tournament. Ambitious.

Wembley will host three group games, two round of 16 ties, two semi-finals and of course, the grand final on 11July. Please, please, let us see a the winners lift the trophy in front of a packed out stadium.

The Allianz

The Allianz / Pool/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 70,000

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 22% (14,000)

Munich’s Allianz Arena is hosting only four matches, and they’ll be doing so at a 22% capacity. The 70,000 seater would allow around 14,000 supporters into the ground, and those who do find tickets will be in for a treat.

The Allianz will host all three of Germany’s Group F matches, as they entertain France, Portugal and Hungary. Germany will also be home of one of the quarter-finals, which will take place on 2 July.

The Olimpico

The Olimpico / Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 72,698

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 25% (20,000)

Rome’s Stadio Olimpico is the starting point of Euro 2020, and around 20,000 supporters will be in the ground to see the opening ceremony. Turkey and Italy kick off the tournament on 11 June, while the Azzurri will face Switzerland and Wales on 16 June and 20 June respectively.

Then, the Italian capital will welcome two quarter-finalists on 3 July.

Krestovsky Stadium

Krestovsky Stadium / KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 7

Maximum capacity: 67,800

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 50% (35,000)

Russia has won the rights to host seven matches in Euro 2020, and they’re hoping to guarantee around 35,000 supporters inside the famous Krestovsky Stadium. All three of Russia’s Group B fixtures with Belgium, Poland and Finland will be played in Saint Petersburg, as well as holding a trio of Group E matches.

Then, two lucky quarter-finalists will go to war in Russia on 2 July. We can’t wait.

Estadio de La Cartuja

Estadio de La Cartuja / Quality Sport Images/Getty Images

Number of matches hosting: 4

Maximum capacity: 60,000

Percentage of supporters allowed in stadium: 30% (20,000)

Finally, we have Seville. The Spanish city is responsible for four matches, and will welcome 30% of its 60,000 capacity through the doors.

Just under 20,000 supporters would be privy to Spain’s trio of Group E fixtures with Sweden, Slovakia and Poland, while then hosting a Round of 16 contest on 27 June.

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