Fans get green light to watch matches in Strasbourg – FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2021
STRASBOURG (France) – This is good news for most fans looking to see action from the FIBA 2021 Women’s EuroBasket in Strasbourg after it was confirmed that a limited number of spectators would be allowed to enter.
While the Rhenus Sport venue, which is slated to host matches from June 17-23, will not be able to operate at the initially planned capacity of 5,600 spectators, up to 3,600 spectators will be able to purchase tickets and attend, in accordance with government guidelines. .
Strict coronavirus protocols will be in place for participants, the decision being taken thanks to the cooperation of the French Basketball Federation, the Ministry of Sports and local authorities.
Tickets for the games can be purchased through a ticketing site.
Strasbourg will host two groups of the group stage, as well as the qualification for the quarter-finals and the corresponding quarter-finals.
Several packages covering these different phases are available, including day packages and round trip packages. Fans can find all information regarding tickets for matches in France and also organize their purchase. here.
The news of having spectators in the building will be a big boost for the co-organizers of France, with the president of the Basketball Federation Jean-Pierre Siutat being particularly delighted with the news.
He said: “We are delighted to be able to welcome the public in Strasbourg. Everything will be in place to ensure that the party is beautiful, while respecting current sanitary conditions.
“We wanted to make the price of seats attractive to allow everyone to take advantage of this return to normal life and to come and support our French team in this quest for a European medal.
“We know the public will react. We can’t wait to see them and the players,” he concluded.
More information on the COVID-19 protocols that will apply to fans wishing to attend can be found on the official ticketing website.
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