fans will be permitted to attend regular season games, provided that state and local health guidelines allow it.
In a memo to teams, he outlined the minimum health and safety requirements for social distancing that include wearing a mask and selling tickets in small groups of pods at least six feet apart, among others.
No fans attended games last season until the National League Championship Series and World Series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Fans have been attending spring training games in Arizona and Florida.
While none of the team’s plans are set in stone – and could change by April 1’s season openers – most have announced their intentions. Teams are still working with state and local health authorities to set policies and protocols to ensure the health and safety of fans, employees, and players amid the coronavirus pandemic.
For now, however, here’s an updated, market-by-market look at the likelihood of teams’ ability to have fans at home games this season:
Atlanta Braves: CEO Derek Schiller said the Braves expect to have fans in Truist Park for the start of the season, but will determine the capacity no later than March 12. Schiller sad the club is aiming for 25% capacity.
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