Jean Castex announces the end of gauges in stadiums from February 2

Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday January 20 that the gauges in stadiums and sports arenas will end on February 2. “From Wednesday February 2, all equipment, in particular sports and cultural, which welcomes the seated public, will be able to return to operation at full capacity, without gauge, provided that the wearing of a mask is respected. he explained. Limits to 5,000 spectators were introduced on January 3 to stem the circulation of the Omicron variant.

By February 2, the 22nd day of Ligue 1 and the round of 16 of the Coupe de France will be played in front of an audience limited to 5,000 spectators. The consumption of drinks and food in the stadiums will only be authorized from February 16.