Lanxess Arena in Koln to have maximum 25% of capacity for the EuroLeague Final Four?

Lanxess Arena in Koln will host the EuroLeague Final Four in May. But how many fans will be allowed in the arena for one of the most important events in European basketball?

From 0% to 25% of the capacity of the arena is the most likely scenario, as Roser Queralto, the Euroleague Basketball Chief Business Officer told Eurohoops.

“We decided not to start selling tickets until we have all guarantees that a certain number of spectators will have the chance to access the arena as we didn´t want to create false expectations among our fans or disappoint them if finally presence of fans was prohibited. If the possibility to welcome fans finally exists we are ready to launch sales considering all necessary COVID-19 related measures that the general public will be made aware of in advance.

Being realistic and under the current circumstances it will be impossible to have an event with the 100% or 50% capacity, therefore we have developed scenarios where a 25% capacity may be filled and of course we also have ready a 0% scenario. With the current restrictions, the Final Four was to be played next week, the 0% scenario would be the most realistic”.

“As I said before even if this is going to be a different Final Four our expectations remain untouched. We are working on different projects around the digital and audio-visual ecosystem that will bring the Final Four to all our fans who can´t attend the event, enhancing their experience from their homes, bringing them extra access to behind-the-scenes moments never before seen, and offering an immersive experience.”