The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United will welcome fans to Mercedes-Benz Stadium starting Oct. 11, during a visit to the Carolina Panthers.
Team and stadium officials announced the decision to allow a limited number of spectators given the recent drop in COVID-19 cases in Georgia, among other factors.
The teams will continue to collaborate with local and national health officials and retain the right to resume playing without supporters, if the conditions of the pandemic change.
The teams announced last month that there would be no fans at their home games until October.
To test operation and protocols, the Falcons will allow about 500 friends, family and business associates to attend Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
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