{"id":12990,"date":"2021-03-21T09:05:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T13:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/?p=12990"},"modified":"2021-03-21T09:06:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-21T13:06:04","slug":"yankee-stadium-and-mets-citi-field-to-open-at-20-capacity-for-start-of-2021-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/yankee-stadium-and-mets-citi-field-to-open-at-20-capacity-for-start-of-2021-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankee Stadium and Mets\u2019 Citi Field to open at 20% capacity for start of 2021 season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cvr-02-citi-field.jpg\" alt=\"Ace News Today - \nYankee Stadium and Mets\u2019 Citi Field to open at 20% capacity for start of 2021 season\" class=\"wp-image-12991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cvr-02-citi-field.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cvr-02-citi-field-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cvr-02-citi-field-435x269.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption><em>(Citi Field, Image credit: Facebook)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 18, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/yankees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Yankees<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/mets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Mets<\/a> – in conjunction with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health – announced that Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and other large outdoor sporting venues across the State of New York, will be allowed to reopen at 20 percent capacity beginning this April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are heartened by the Governor\u2019s decision to allow us to begin the season at Yankee Stadium with a 20% capacity and offer our deep appreciation for his office\u2019s diligent work and guidance. This will be a very special year in the Bronx, and we will continue to work together with the State of New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City of New York, Major League Baseball, and other health and safety experts to utilize the best and most responsible practices in our facility. We are fully committed to providing a world-class experience at Yankee Stadium in every respect.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Welcome Back <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Mets?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Mets<\/a> Fans! <br><br>Fans will be permitted to return to games at Citi Field beginning on Thursday, April 8. In accordance with New York State government prescribed guidelines, Citi Field will initially operate at 20% of full capacity (8,492 seats). <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XPzt9vHFmd\">https:\/\/t.co\/XPzt9vHFmd<\/a><\/p>— New York Mets (@Mets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mets\/status\/1372590589896691712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 18, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">See: <strong><em>\u201cCiti Field to reopen at 20 percent capacity\u201d ~ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/news\/citi-field-to-allow-limited-fans-for-mets-2021-opening-day\" target=\"_blank\">MLB.com<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-mets-wearing-mask.jpg\" alt=\"Ace News Today - Yankee Stadium and Mets\u2019 Citi Field to open at 20% capacity for start of 2021 season\" class=\"wp-image-12992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-mets-wearing-mask.jpg 366w, https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-mets-wearing-mask-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><figcaption><em>(Image credit: Facebook)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject to improving public health conditions, the Yankees are hopeful to be able to expand capacity in early May 2021. Additionally, the Yankees are hopeful that testing requirements can be eased by mid-May 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What fans should know about Yankee Stadium limited capacity games to start the 2021 season<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 To begin the season, attendance for select games will be limited to 20% of the capacity of Yankee Stadium.<br>\u2022 Currently, the Limited Capacity Games will be the first 11 regular season home games (Thurs., April 1, 2021 through Wed., April 21, 2021)<br>\u2022 At this time, only tickets in Ticket Pods to these Limited Capacity Games will be available for purchase.<br>\u2022 Yankees season ticket licensees will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to Limited Capacity Games.<br>\u2022 On-sale dates and details for tickets that may be available for the general public will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-Yankee-Stadium-on-field-fb.jpg\" alt=\"Ace News Today - Yankee Stadium and Mets\u2019 Citi Field to open at 20% capacity for start of 2021 season\" class=\"wp-image-12993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-Yankee-Stadium-on-field-fb.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-Yankee-Stadium-on-field-fb-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/inline-Yankee-Stadium-on-field-fb-435x217.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><figcaption><em>(Yankee Stadium, Image credit: Facebook)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Yankee Stadium Health & Safety In 2021<\/em><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Testing \/ Proof of Vaccination Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin the season, each Guest in attendance will be required to take a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test with negative results or provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. More information will be posted shortly on COVID19 testing and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Temperature Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Guest in attendance will be required to complete temperature checks on each game day in order to gain entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Face Covering Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Guests two (2) years and older, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine, must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times while visiting Yankee Stadium except when actively eating or drinking at their ticketed seats. Facial shields without an accompanying facial covering will not be permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical Distancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin the season, attendance for select games will be limited to 20% of the capacity of Yankee Stadium. Accordingly, we will be selling a limited number of tickets in specified temporary seating locations (\u201cTicket Pod(s)\u201d) to select home games (\u201cLimited Capacity Games\u201d) in an effort to maintain New York State\u2019s physical distancing requirements. Seating will be sold in Tickets Pods that range in size from one (1) to eight (8) Guests. The majority of the Ticket Pods will be two (2) to four (4) Guests in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile Ticketing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to health and safety concerns related to the pandemic, contactless technology will be implemented in many aspects of the Yankee Stadium experience. As such, all tickets will be delivered digitally\/mobile-only and available on the Guests\u2019 mobile devices via the MLB Ballpark app. No paper tickets will be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cashless Transactions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce and avoid contact between cash and food\/retail handling, all Yankee Stadium retail food and beverage locations will be cashless and will only accept credit\/debit cards, advanced purchases, and touchless payments. Additionally, mobile ordering and pick up through Uber Eats will be available at select stands on the Field and Main Levels. For Guests who wish to pay with cash, cash conversion stations (e.g., reverse ATM machines) will be available at four locations throughout Yankee Stadium issuing no-fee, prepaid debit cards starting at $1 minimum denomination. The prepaid debit card can be used at any food or retail location inside the Stadium. Any remaining funds left on the prepaid debit card can be used anywhere that Mastercard is accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yankees.com\/updates\">www.yankees.com\/updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Source: MLB)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fans Allowed Back At New York Baseball Stadiums\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/86lvO-hBDRo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today \/ <\/em> Follow Richard on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/richard.webster.31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rdwebster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capacity might be able to expand further this spring if public health conditions improve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,1321,547,6006,40,2124,52,2381,1328,11,6678],"tags":[7727,6172,5280,7728,99,2838,7726,348,2678],"class_list":["post-12990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-environment","category-events","category-government","category-lifestyle","category-local","category-public-health-and-safety","category-public-service-announcement","category-recalls-and-alerts","category-top-news","category-video","tag-andrew-cuomo","tag-citi-field","tag-covid-19","tag-covid-19-sports-protocols","tag-mlb","tag-new-york-mets","tag-new-york-state","tag-new-york-yankees","tag-yankee-stadium","clearfix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12990"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12997,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12990\/revisions\/12997"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acenewstoday.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}