No fans at Levi’s Stadium for Week 1 vs. Cardinals
The 49ers on Tuesday made the expected announcement that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans would not be in attendance for the team’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium.
Here is part of the team’s statement:
Last month, we informed 49ers season ticket members of our expectation to start the 2020 NFL season without fans at Levi’s Stadium due to the continuing COVID-19 health emergency and accompanying government restrictions. Through ongoing dialogue with State and Santa Clara County officials, and in accordance with public health guidelines, we can confirm that we will begin our season on September 13th against the Arizona Cardinals without fans in attendance. We will continue to work with State and County officials regarding the potential to welcome the Faithful back to Levi’s Stadium later this season.
The team didn’t rule out having fans for any other games in 2020, although in July they gave season ticket holders the option for a refund or to use 2020 payments for their 2021 tickets.
It’s hard to imagine given California’s hefty restrictions on multi-person gatherings during the pandemic that fans will be at Levi’s Stadium any time soon. Although if they’re working with officials from the state and county they may be able to iron out a safe solution. The Chiefs for example allowed select fans to attend a training camp practice with strenuous safety protocols in place.
The 49ers are at home to open the season Sept. 13, then they hit the road for the next two weeks before returning to Levi’s Stadium on October 4 to begin a three-game home stand against the Eagles, Dolphins and Rams.
