This study aimed to examine how satellite fans perceived the risk of COVID-19 and its influence on their emotions (i.e., nostalgia, depression, and frustration), well-being, and intention to travel to the stadia of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) teams in the future. A total of 511 EPFL fans in Singapore participated in this study. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results showed that the perceived risk of COVID-19 increased depression and frustration; satellite fans who felt frustrated were more likely to feel depressed and nostalgic, and nostalgia positively affected well-being and travel intention. In addition, we found that the satellite fans who felt well were more likely to visit the stadia of their favorite EPFL teams. This study identified the buffering role of nostalgia, and the findings contribute to extending the literature on the development of sport tourism while furnishing a deeper understanding of sport tourists’ behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
