Euro 2020 and Covid: How can I watch with my friends?
By Lauren Turner
BBC News
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Jostling for a view of the TV in a packed bar is part of most major football tournaments - but this year's Euros are different.
Fans can head to the pub on Saturday to watch Wales play Denmark, or - on Tuesday - England play Germany.
But the number of people you can go with depends on where you are.
Can I watch inside the pub?
Pubs have been told to risk-assess where TV screens are, and the volume, when making venues Covid-secure.
In Wales, up to six people from six households can meet inside a pub. Up to 30 people can meet in a pub garden.
In England, up to six people from six households (or two households of any size) can meet in a pub, or 30 in a pub garden.
In Scotland, it depends which Covid alert level your area is in:
In level two areas of Scotland, including Euro 2020 host city Glasgow, pubs must operate two-hour pre-booked slots and close indoors at 22:30 BST.
In Northern Ireland, up to six people from two households (or any number from one household) can sit together inside. The rules are the same if you are in a pub garden.
Can I invite friends to my place?
Each nation has different rules.
If you are inside, you should keep rooms well-ventilated, maintain social distancing and wash your hands regularly.
Can I hug my mates when there's a goal?
In all nations, social distancing guidelines should be followed and face coverings worn in pubs when not sitting down.
Are there fan zones?
The official Uefa fan zone in England is at Trafalgar Square in London. Entry is free, with tickets allocated via ballot. It will screen all England games plus the semis and final.
There is a Wales fan zone is at Vale Sports Arena in Cardiff. Manchester, Birmingham and other cities also have special areas.
Social-distancing and other guidelines will be in place. Fans should use the NHS Test and Trace app to check-in.
How may fans be at the games?
Fans can be at each game in 11 host cities across Europe, including Wembley Stadium in London and Glasgow's Hampden Park, but Covid rules limit capacity.
Ticket holders aged 11 or over at Wembley Stadium will be asked to prove they are fully vaccinated via the NHS app, with both doses received at least 14 days beforehand.
Those not fully vaccinated must show proof of a negative lateral flow test from the previous 48 hours.
Ticket holders for matches at Hampden Park will not be required to show proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid-19 test.
Will Covid rules change during the tournament?
The Euro 2020 final will take place on 11 July.
In England, lifting of current restrictions won't happen until after the trophy is lifted.
Some rules in Northern Ireland will be reviewed on 1 July.
How can I follow the action?
The BBC and ITV are broadcasting the matches.
All matches are also available on Radio 5 Live, with coverage available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.