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COVID-19 guidance for your EURO 2020 match
We hope you're excited for your matchday at Puskás Aréna, but remember this won't be your usual stadium visit and we want to make sure this a safe and comfortable experience for all.
Requirements for stadium entry at Puskás Aréna
🎟️ Mobile match ticket, ID and face mask
Before you head to the stadium, make sure you have your mobile match ticket, your passport or ID card and your face mask.
(Check out our Matchday checklist for more tips on what to pack!)
⚠️ COVID-19 wristband
❗ You will only be allowed to enter Puskás Aréna if you present a COVID-19 wristband together with your match ticket.
You’ll need to pick up your wristband on your matchday or the day before*.
We highly recommend you collect it as early as possible, ideally on the day before your match, to avoid the last-minute rush on matchdays.
Please see below for wristband point locations.
*Spectators in a wheelchair do not need to pick up their wristband in advance. They can collect their wristband in the disabled parking area on matchday, but still need to provide the documents outlined in “How do I get my wristband?”
First of all, you need to show your ID card or your passport to collect your wristband. No other forms of ID will be accepted.
In addition, the following documentation is required:
Hungarian fans (meaning Hungarian citizens):
- You’ll need to present your Hungarian Immunity Card or show proof of your immunity in the official EESZT app (Download iOS / Android).
- Ticket holders under 18 are exempt from the wristband obligation, although they can only enter the stadium with another Hungarian citizen over 18 who has a wristband. Please be ready to show valid proof of age, e.g. ID, passport, driver’s licence, or student card.
- Ticket holders between 16 and 18 years who have the immunity card (or can show proof of their immunity in the Immunity Certificate app) can pick up their own wristband and can enter the stadium on their own.
International fans:
You will need to present:
- Either a negative COVID-19 PCR test result which is not older than 72 hours by the time of kick-off
- Or proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (only if reciprocal agreement with Hungary is in place - please see below for more detail)
International ticket holders under 18 also require a wristband. They will only be allowed to enter Puskás Aréna when accompanied by an adult.
Negative COVID-19 PCR test result:
Only printed test results in Hungarian or English are accepted.
If you need to take a COVID-19 PCR test, two test buses will be available to spectators on the north side of the stadium (at Stefánia Road and Ifjúság Street corner). You will receive the result of your test in English and in Hungarian via e-mail within 24 hours after the testing. To do a PCR-test, you do not need to pre-register. You only need to present your passport or ID.
🕐 Operating hours:
13-14 June: 08:00 – 20:00
16-18 June: 08:00 – 20:00
20-22 June: 08:00 – 20:00
24-26 June: 08:00 – 20:00
The buses will not be operating on matchdays.
💰 Price per test:
HUF 19 500 (approx. €55)
Payment by cash, debit or credit cards
Proof of vaccination:
A certificate of full vaccination is required, provided that this certificate was issued by a country that has a reciprocal agreement with Hungary. At the moment, this agreement is only in place with a few countries. Check out the government website for the up-to-date list. Only English and Hungarian language certificates are accepted, and you’ll need to present a printed version. If you received a two-dose type of vaccine, your second dose needs to be completed.
There will be three locations to collect your wristband:
1️⃣ Papp László Budapest Sportaréna
This wristband point is close to Puskás Aréna.
Opening hours:
- Matchdays (23 and 27 June): 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 22 and 26 June: 08:00 – 20:00
For the match on 19 June, the following opening hours apply:
- Matchday: 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 18 June: 08:00 – 22:00
2️⃣ Groupama Aréna
🚏 Népliget station
Opening hours:
- Matchdays (23 and 27 June): 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 22 and 26 June: 08:00 – 20:00
For the match on 19 June, the following opening hours apply:
- Matchday: 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 18 June: 08:00 – 22:00
3️⃣ City Park / Városliget Promenade
This wristband point is close to the Fan Zone and within walking distance of Puskás Aréna.
Opening hours:
- Matchdays (23 and 27 June): 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 22 and 26 June: 08:00 – 20:00
For the match on 19 June, the following opening hours apply:
- Matchday: 07:00 – one hour after kick-off
- 18 June: 08:00 – 22:00
4️⃣ Budapest Airport
Wristbands will also be handed out at the Spectator Info Points at Budapest Airport.
Opening hours:
- Matchdays (23 and 27 June): 07:00 – kick-off
- 22 and 26 June: 08:00 – 20:00
For the match on 19 June, the following opening hours apply:
- Matchday: 07:00 – kick-off
- 18 June: 08:00 – 22:00
- Download Budapest city map
- Show wristband points on interactive map (EURO 2020 app only)
🌡️ Body temperature check
As part of the entry procedure, you'll be asked to undergo a temperature check. If you have a body temperature of 37.8°C or above, you will not be allowed to enter.
You will be accompanied to a medical relief area outside of the stadium for isolation purposes. After five minutes of rest, your temperature will be measured again, up to three times. If it remains too high, you won't be allowed to enter the stadium and you must immediately go into self-isolation and/or follow further measures as required by local law.
🕐 Entry time slots
To keep everyone save, we have created entry time slots for every ticket holder. You will have a 30-minute window to arrive at the stadium. These lots have been created so that we can follow social distancing guidelines and we strongly recommend you follow them for a stress-free arrival.
Stadium capacity
According to current planning, Puskás Aréna will be hosting 61,000 fans per match. That's 100% of the stadium capacity.
Code of Conduct
Reducing the risk of a COVID-19 infection is our shared responsibility so we’ve implemented some new rules to help protect you and other football fans.
When attending a match at Puskás Aréna:
- Keep a distance of at least 1.5m to other fans.
- Please wear a face mask. Make sure you bring additional masks just in case.
- Arrive at the stadium within your allocated 30-minute time slot.
- Don’t occupy any other seat than the one on your ticket.
- Wash and disinfect your hands frequently. You can find sanitiser stations throughout the stadium.
- Don’t shake hands. Avoid hugs, high-fives and any close contact with others.
- Stay in your seat during half time and limit your movements to and from your seat as much as possible.
- Always follow the signs indicating which way to go.
- Don’t come to the stadium if you feel unwell or experience any symptoms of COVID-19.
All fans will be required to acknowledge that they've read and understood the full Code of Conduct.
Download the full code of conductWhat we're doing to keep you safe
Our main priority is to deliver a safe UEFA EURO 2020 for everyone, which is why we’re working with the local governments and health authorities to ensure our measures adhere to the public health guidance of the host country.
- A diligent cleaning regime will be reinforced. Highly frequented touchpoints such as door handles, handrails or counters will be disinfected regularly throughout the matchday. The entire stadium is cleaned on a regular basis before, during and after your visit.
- Over 900 hand sanitiser units across the stadium will make it easy for everyone to follow recommended hygiene practices.
- Cashless transactions - all venues will accept card payments, many via contactless payment, to further reduce shared contact.
- We’re implementing queuing management in front of lifts, concessions and other facilities. Clear floor markings help with direction and movement.
- Education of staff - our Volkswagen Mobility Makers and everyone else working at the venue will have received extensive training to ensure we can deliver a safe and comfortable event according to best practice and government guidelines. This also includes providing all workforce with the necessary protective equipment such as face masks and gloves as required.
- All mitigation measures will be promoted heavily throughout the stadium so that everyone is aware of the rules.
Let me give you a top tip
If you’re unsure about something our UEFA EURO 2020 volunteers, the Volkswagen Mobility Makers, are there to help. They will have info points across Budapest and at Puskás Aréna.
FAQs
⚠️ COVID-19 wristbands questions
No. Everybody must pick up their own wristband personally.
No. There are different wristbands for each match in Budapest. You have to pick them up before each match separately.
If you forget your wristband, you cannot enter the stadium. You can enter the stadium only if you have your match ticket AND your wristband together.
Wristbands cannot be replaced! Without your wristband, you won’t be allowed inside the stadium. Please make sure your wristband fits well when you receive it and let staff at the Wristband Points know immediately if something is not quite right. If your wristband is damaged you’ll have to go back to the wristband point where you initially collected it and return your old wristband to receive a new one.
Unfortunately the wristbands are not fully waterproof, so it's best to avoid a thermal bath with your wristband on.
Yes, you have to print it and bring the documents to the wristband point.
Yes, you can pick up your wristband on your matchday and also the day before your matchday.
🧳 General / travel-related questions
If you’re travelling from abroad, remember you will have to comply with the border entry restrictions and requirements enforced in Hungary at the time, including proof that you have tested negative for COVID-19.
Rules that are in place now may change closer to the tournament.
We encourage you to take those restrictions and requirements into consideration when deciding whether to return your tickets or keep them.
Check out our "Travel and transport" page for more information.
A specific website has been set up for spectators in Budapest which will be live in the coming weeks.
This will differ across the 11 UEFA EURO 2020 venues, based on the local health regulations. At Puskás Aréna in Budapest, 61,000 will be allowed inside the match, corresponding to 100% of the stadium capacity.
🎟️ Tickets
For any questions about your match ticket, please visit the Ticket FAQs.
🏟️ Stadium measures
Dedicated entry time slots will be in place that indicate the time you should arrive at your entrance for a stress-free arrival. Be sure to check which entry time slot you've been assigned so you can plan your journey to the stadium accordingly. This means you may need to travel to the stadium earlier than you're used to.
There will be plenty of hand sanitiser units throughout the stadium, but you can bring your own if you prefer. Note that the bottle should not be larger than 50ml.
Staff onsite will remind you and guide you through the measures in place.
Any infringement of Code of Conduct may result in denial of access to the stadium, removal from the Stadium and/or further legal action, at the discretion of UEFA.
If you suspect that someone is not respecting the Spectators Code of Conduct, and you believe you are at risk, please inform a steward, volunteer, or another member of staff.