The new European football season will begin on September 12, and Premier League clubs hope to have trialed spectators in stadiums before then. The 2020-21 top flight and EFL campaigns will commence on that date, but the PA news agency understands the full domestic calendar is not expected to be confirmed until the third week of August.
Spectators will be allowed into a sporting event for the first time since the suspension of mass gatherings in March this weekend when 500 people attend day one of Surrey’s cricket friendly against Middlesex on Sunday. The new European football season will begin on September 12, and Premier League clubs hope to have trialed spectators in stadiums before then.
The 2020-21 top flight and EFL campaigns will commence on that date, but the PA news agency understands the full domestic calendar is not expected to be confirmed until the third week of August. Spectators will be allowed into a sporting event for the first time since the suspension of mass gatherings in March this weekend when 500 people attend day one of Surrey’s cricket friendly against Middlesex on Sunday.
Premier League would “continue to consult” with the Football Association and EFL
The Premier League said it would “continue to consult” with the Football Association and EFL “regarding the scheduling of all domestic competitions”. However, the start date for teams still playing in European competitions is still under discussion. It remains possible they will be given a delayed start, given they could be playing well into August.
Last-16 ties in the Europa League – featuring Manchester United and Wolves – resume on 5 August, with the final scheduled to take place on 21 August.
Remaining Champions League last-16 ties resume from 7 August, with Manchester City and Chelsea still in the competition.
