France allows up to 5,000 fans in stadiums

Paris Saint-Germain's supporters hold a banner reading "Neymar, buzz off!" prior to the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nimes Olympique on August 11, 2019 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. [Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP]

Up to 5,000 spectators will be allowed to attend sports events in stadiums in France when they re-open on July 11, the French government announced on Saturday.

The limit applies to “big events, stadiums and concert halls”, the government said, but it may be raised later in the summer.