Premier League clubs have held talks with broadcasters about streaming live matches free of charge if ordered to stage games behind closed doors by the government.
League officials were told on Monday there is currently no need to cancel events or restrict crowds, at a meeting also attended by the governing bodies of the other major sports at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
But contingency plans are being put in place should Public Health England deem it necessary to follow the example of Italy, where all sport has been suspended until at least April 3.