As part of UK government’s second round of trials to welcome back fans inside sports arenas, England's 2nd Test vs New Zealand will see the return of 18000 fans.
It was feared that the Edgbaston Test, which starts on June 10, would see spectator numbers limited to 25% of ground capacity because of Covid-19 restrictions, but it has been announced that 70% capacity will be admitted. To gain entry to the ground in Birmingham, each ticket holder will need to present a negative lateral flow test, taken within the preceeding 24 hours. The first 3 days of the match were effectively sold out.
However, the first Test at Lord’s, which starts on June 2, will be played in line with current regulations, meaning a capacity of around 25% or 7,000 people.