Football fans returning to stadiums will be exempt from Tier 2 rules which state they can only be served alcohol with a substantial meal.
Supporters will be forced to stay in concourses and must be seated to consume food and drink. Hospitality in sports venues must also take last orders at 10pm and will be forced to close at 11pm.
Arsenal will welcome back fans for their Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna on Thursday while the north London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium will also have supporters.