During a representative survey of the British adult population, undertaken between the 16th and 17th March 2020, respondents were asked their opinion on how major sporting events should be handled and scheduled during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the majority share of respondents from both social grade groups held the opinion that all major sporting events should be cancelled, as at the time of surveying, 25 percent and 22 percent of ABC1 and C2DE respondents respectively, held the opinion that all major sports events should be held as scheduled, with spectators present.
Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade
Characteristic
ABC1
C2DE
All major sports events should be cancelled or postponed
52%
53%
Each event is unique and must be considered on a case by case basis
15%
14%
All major sports events should be held, but behind closed doors without spectators
4%
3%
All major sports events should be held as scheduled, with spectatotrs present
Survey questions: Thinking about the current state of the coronavirus outbreak... Which ONE, if any, of the following statements BEST represents your current feelings about how major sporting events should be handled/ scheduled? (%)
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YouGov. (March 19, 2020). Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/
YouGov. "Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade." Chart. March 19, 2020. Statista. Accessed July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/
YouGov. (2020). Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/
YouGov. "Distribution of Opinions on Whether to Cancel or Postpone Major Sporting Events during Coronavirus Outbreak in Great Britain (Gb) as of March 2020, by Social Grade." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/
YouGov, Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/ (last visited July 27, 2024)
Distribution of opinions on whether to cancel or postpone major sporting events during Coronavirus outbreak in Great Britain (GB) as of March 2020, by social grade [Graph], YouGov, March 19, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1106865/opinions-if-sports-events-should-be-cancelled-during-covid19-great-britain-by-social-grade/
