Schedules, Sports Calendar Affected By Coronavirus Pandemic
Apr 28, 2020, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: A goal sits on the empty ice prior to the Detroit Red Wings playing against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. Yesterday, the NBA suspended their season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The NHL said per a release, that the uncertainty regarding next steps regarding the coronavirus, Clubs were advised not to conduct morning skates, practices or team meetings today. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic caused cancellations, postponements, and suspension of play across multiple leagues and sports around the world.
Major sports leagues including the NBA, NCAA, NHL, and MLS had games impacted by coronavirus concerns in early spring. Some sporting events scheduled for 2020 have been canceled, while others were rescheduled for a later date.
Here are some major sports events and their current status:
Football
NFL Draft: April 23-25
Status: Took place virtually on originally scheduled dates
NFL Regular Season: Opening game on September 10
Status: Currently, no change
College Football: End of August/Start of September
Status: Currently, no change
CFL: Week One, July 1
Status: Estimated start date
XFL: Season canceled
Status: League suspended operation
Basketball
NBA: TBD
Status: Season postponed
WNBA: TBD
Status: Season postponed from the original start date of May 15
College Basketball: NCAA men’s and women’s championship tournaments canceled
Status: Postseason Canceled
Baseball
MLB: Season postponed from the original start date of March 26
Status: Season postponed
Hockey
NHL: TBD
Status: Season postponed
Soccer
MLS: Postponed until at least June 8
Status: Estimated date
EPL: TBD
Status: Postponed
Champions League: TBD
Status: Postponed
La Liga: TBD
Status: Postponed
Bundesliga: TBD
Status: Postponed
Serie A: TBD
Status: Postponed
Euro 2020: Moved to 2021
Status: Postponed
Copa America: Moved to 2021
Status: Postponed
2020 Summer Olympics
Tokyo 2020: Rescheduled for July 23-August 8, 2021
Status: Postponed to 2021
Golf
Status: Estimated date
LPGA Tour: Resumes June 18
Status: Estimated date
PGA Championship: August 6-9
Status: Rescheduled date
FedEx Cup: August 13-September 7
Status: Rescheduled date
U.S. Open: September 17-20
Status: Rescheduled date
Ryder Cup: September 25-27
Status: Scheduled
The Masters: November 12-15
Status: Rescheduled date
European Tour: TBD
Status: Postponed
Open Championship: Canceled for 2020
Status: Next scheduled in 2021
Tennis
ATP/WTA: Tour resumes July 13
Status: Estimated date
US Open: August 31-September 13
Status: Currently, no change
French Open: September 20-October 4
Status: Rescheduled date
Wimbledon: Canceled for 2020
Status: Next scheduled in 2021
Fighting
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC 249: May 9
Status: Postponed
Bellator 242: May 9
Status: Postponed
Boxing
Top Rank – Wilder vs. Fury III: Early October
Status: Estimated date
Golden Boy – Canelo vs GGG: October 12
Status: Scheduled
Rugby
AFL: Season resumes June 11
Status: Estimated date
Bike Racing
Tour de France: Will run August 29-September 20
Status: Postponed
Tour of Utah: Canceled for 2020
Status: Canceled
Auto Racing
NASCAR: Season starts May 24
Status: Estimated start date
Formula One: Season starts July 5
Status: Estimated start date
IndyCar Season: Season starts June 6
Status: Estimated start date
Indianapolis 500: August 23
Status: Rescheduled date
Horse Racing
The Preakness: TBD
Status: Postponed
Belmont Stakes: June 6
Status: Currently, no change
Kentucky Derby: September 5
Status: Rescheduled date
Breeders’ Cup: November 6-7
Status: Currently, no change
This story will be updated.
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The CDC has some simple recommendations, most of which are the same for preventing other respiratory illnesses or the flu:
- Avoid close contact with people who may be sick
- Avoid touching your face
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Always wash your hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
How To Get Help
If you’re worried you may have COVID-19, you can contact the Utah Coronavirus Information Line at 1-800-456-7707 to speak to trained healthcare professionals. You can also use telehealth services through your healthcare providers.
Additional Resources
If you see evidence of PRICE GOUGING, the Utah Attorney General’s Office wants you to report it. Common items in question include toilet paper, water, hand sanitizer, certain household cleaners, and even cold medicine and baby formula. Authorities are asking anyone who sees price gouging to report it to the Utah Division of Consumer Protection at 801-530-6601 or 800-721-7233. The division can also be reached by email at [email protected].
