The Green Bay Packers will not welcome fans to Lambeau Field until the COVID-19 pandemic is contained in the Green Bay area — a huge challenge given the fractured situation of pandemic politics in the area and in Wisconsin. (more…)
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NFL indefinitely postpones Titans-Steelers game
With two more reported positive COVID-19 cases among Tennessee Titans players and personnel, the NFL has indefinitely postponed Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (more…)
Hamilton County hires team to explore future of Paul Brown Stadium
With the Cincinnati Bengals lease up in 2026, Hamilton County is hiring two design firms to evaluate the future of Paul Brown Stadium, including what it might take to keep the facility relevant in today’s NFL. (more…)
Most NFL stadiums will be empty during September play
As we approach the September 10 NFL season opener, teams are still finalizing their plans to allow fans in the stands at the campaign launch. Here’s a list of how teams are handling the situation. (more…)
Trump to Big Ten: Play!
Injecting himself in the decision to postpone the 2020 Big Ten season, President Donald Trump lobbied Commissioner Kevin Warren to immediately plan on a start of a fall football season, injecting politics into what league leaders said was a science-based decision. (more…)
2020 Bengals season to begin without fans in the stands
Another NFL team will begin the year without fans in the stands: Cincinnati announced the 2020 Bengals season at Paul Brown Stadium will launch sans fans. (more…)
Rams, Chargers to play first SoFi Stadium games sans fans
The first SoFi Stadium games will be played with no fans in the stands, as the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will be in an empty stadium indefinitely. (more…)
Vikings 2020 season to open sans fans
The Minnesota Vikings 2020 season will begin with no fans in stands at U.S. Bank Stadium for the team’s first two September games, but officials left open the possibility of larger crowds down the road. (more…)
Despite COVID-19 concerns, Hard Rock Stadium to welcome fans
Despite COVID-19 concerns, the season openers for both the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and the University of Miami Hurricanes will see up to 13,000 fans in the stands, as the state gives the green light to opening Hard Rock Stadium to game attendees. (more…)
SEC COVID-19 measures announced
SEC COVID-19 measures were announced yesterday, as the conference navigates a 2020 season marked by a severely limited number of fans at the stadium and plenty of mandatory mitigation measures, including masks in most of the stadium. (more…)