The Jacksonville Jaguars announced July 10 that crowds at TIAA Bank Field will be limited to 25% of capacity and face masks will be required for those attending games this season.
The team said the moves are in compliance with state and local authorities and follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The health and safety of the entire Jaguars family, including our fans, remains our highest priority. Alongside our stadium partners and national and local healthcare experts, we have and will continue to work diligently to develop new protocols to ensure our team can return to the field with a clear focus on winning and our fans can return to the stadium with peace of mind,” the team said in a news release.
The Jaguars said existing season ticket plans will not be sold in 2020. Season ticket holders can apply credited funds toward the purchase of tickets this season or in 2021. Refunds also will be available.
In early August, a new season ticket plan for 2020 will be introduced to existing season ticket members first. Access to tickets will be based on factors including account tenure. Based on demand, some single-game tickets may become available to the general public at a later date.
The Jaguars said they are working with Ticketmaster to develop a new seating chart that allows for 6 feet of distance between unaffiliated parties.
The team said TIAA Bank Field will transition to cashless payment for most merchandise and food. Additional hand-sanitizing stations will be provided throughout the stadium along with increased directional signage to encourage social distancing.
The first of four Jaguars preseason is scheduled for Aug. 13 at the Carolina Panthers, but team owners and NFL Players Association are negotiating a shorter schedule, according to USA Today. The first Jaguars preseason game is 7 p.m. Aug. 29 against the Washington Redskins.
The first regular-season Jaguars home game is 1 p.m. Sept. 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.