Petition · past parliament
Allow Elite Sports such as the Premier League to Continue through lockdown.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to allow the premier league and other professional sporting events to continue through lockdown.
Elite sport, especially the premier league have rigorous testing measures in place and have shown how successful this has been. Additionally, sport positively contributes to the mental health wellbeing of much of the nation. Not allowing professional sport to continue through lockdown would be detrimental to the mental health of many people.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Elite sport is already being allowed to continue despite the restrictions on sports and physical activity: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#sports-and-physical-activity
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.