Football fans have been looking forward to the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament since it was postponed last summer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
It is finally going ahead this summer, running from June 11 – July 11.
Both England and Scotland have qualified for the tournament, with England hoping to go one step further than their semi-final finish in the 2018 World Cup.
Scotland will be looking to make an impression, with this being the first major tournament they have qualified for since 1998.
The tournament will be hosted by 11 cities, including London and Glasgow, with the Wembley Stadium and Hampden Park opening up to fans at 25% capacity.
If fans can’t get tickets to see the match, there are other ways they can watch the games and show their support.
Here is everything you need to know about the fan zones in Glasgow and London…
What are Euro 2020 fan zones?
Fan zones are public viewing events being organised by the host cities during the tournament.
Each city will have designated areas where fans can come and watch the game together on a large screen, maintaining social distancing measures that are in place in each country.
Depending on the city, you can either purchase tickets online ahead of time or enter a ballot for tickets on the day of the event.
Where are Glasgow and London’s fan zones?
The Glasgow Green is set to be used as the official UEFA fan zone in Glasgow, while in London, both Trafalgar Square and Potters Field Park will be used.
Trafalgar Square is due to welcome 9,500 fans for screenings of England matches as well as the semi-finals and final.
Football Village at Potters Field Park next to Tower Bridge will be free-to-attend, at a 2500-capacity – it will also be open for games everyday across the tournament.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) is responsible for both London sites, in partnership with brand experience agency Jack Morton Worldwide.
Glasgow Green will host up to 3000 fans per session and 6000 per day for the whole tournament, with live music acts performing as well.
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes and Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 are among those performing, alongside comedians Susie McCabe, Ray Bradshaw and Billy Kirkwood.
UEFA said the Glasgow event will be largely seated in groups of up to six people and ‘subject to relevant Scottish Government physical distancing requirements’.
The Glasgow fan zone has come under scrutiny amid concern over the case numbers of the Indian Covid-19 variant in the city.
In the last seven days, it has been reported that there are around 141 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.
On BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland, Scottish Hospitality Group spokesperson Stephen Montgomery described it as an ‘absolute slap to the hospitality sector within Glasgow who have just opened in a level two situation.’
How to get fan zone tickets
For London’s Trafalgar Square fan zone, free tickets will be distributed via a public ballot.
The first two England games prior to the potential lifting of remaining restrictions on June 21 will be for key workers only and will be limited to a 750-capacity.
Details on how to enter the ballot will be available once the dates are confirmed, and you’ll be can enter each ballot for you and up to three additional guests.
It is not yet known how the ballot system will be affected if the lifting of lockdown restrictions is delayed past June 21.
Football Village at Potters Field Park is free to attend during the hours of 11am – 10pm, within the agreed capacity of 2,500 people.
You should not attend in groups larger than six people, and you should maintain social distancing whilst you are there.
You can purchase tickets for the Glasgow Green fan zone over on the official website.
There will also be live music performances, most of which will be free, except for six selected performances priced at £20 per table, or £10 for an accessible ticket, with access to the viewing platform for one person plus a free companion.
You can book a table for up to six people, in line with Scottish Government Covid guidelines applying on the date of your visit.
Euro 2020: Everything you need to know
The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament is finally taking place after being delayed last year, with games being played from June 11 - July 11 2021.
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You can read more about Euro 2020 here.
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