How does Coronavirus change the schedule of sports competitions?

PokerioSchool.comUpdated 17 March 2020
Schedules of sporting events around the world are below disturb and destroyed by the coronavirus. Of course, this has a direct impact on for the sports betting market. For at least the next few weeks, the range of sports competitions on offer will be much narrower than usual.
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NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB

The three major US sports leagues NBA, NHL and NFL suspend seasons. The coronavirus has also influenced the cancellation of the prestigious men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments.

MLB (the biggest baseball league in the world) has announced that all pre-season games will be cancelled and the start of the season will be delayed by at least two weeks.

NBA season suspended after Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert was diagnosed with corona virus. The following day, a second case was diagnosed in the Jazz team, with Donovan Mitchell also infected.

Football

Coronavirus is changing the world of football. In addition to the already suspended MLS All friendlies scheduled for March and April have also been cancelled.

Match Europe and other continents are played without fans in empty stadiums, and some are postponed altogether.

The meeting on 17 March Champions League matches Manchester City - Real Madrid and Juventus - Lyon were also postponed. Juventus player Daniele Rugani has been diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus.

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With English Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal has also been postponed. Arsenal played against Olympiakos a few weeks ago and some members of the team had contact with Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Olympiakos, who has been diagnosed with a case of the virus. The coronavirus was subsequently detected and Mikel Arteta for Arsenal coach.

Suspended by the Spanish Football Federation competitions for at least two weeks. The entire Real Madrid team is in quarantine due to contact with a member of the infected basketball club.

French national football championship match The League Cup final between PSG and Lyon has been postponed until 15 April, while the League Cup final between PSG and Lyon has been postponed for an unforeseen period of time.

In Japan all matches are also postponed. O China The Super League schedule is not even finalized yet and it is not known when the teams will return to the pitch.

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Ice hockey

NHL following the example of the other big leagues, and has suspended its championship. It is not yet known how long the match will be closed. However, it will be resumed as soon as possible.

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Most teams have just over 10 games left to play in the regular season. Therefore, every effort will be made to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs on time. None so far The NHL player has not been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Other world hockey championships are held without supporters or are postponed.

Euroleague

Coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Europe. Following the example of the NBA Euroleague as well as Slow down your season. Match In Italy will not be enforced at least until 11 April days. And the next match will probably take place without supporters or postponed for later.

Tennis

The prestigious Miami Open tennis tournament cancelled. The BNP Paribas Open was also cancelled earlier. Currently, all major tennis tournaments for 2019-nCoV are temporarily postponed until 27 April.