USA / 01.07.2021 13:49:30
Capacity restrictions in the NFL are a thing of the past because from the next season that starts in September, stadiums may be full, since each of the 32 teams received the endorsement of the league and local governments to operate at full capacity, after in 2020 -in the best case-, some received 25% of fans in the stands .
The Indianapolis Colts Y Denver Broncos They were the last two to have the approval of their respective states to open their doors wide; yes, all those who attend a game must submit your COVID vaccination record or negative PCR test to be able to enter the property.
Although the guarantees exist at the moment to continue with the plan of full stadiums in the NFL, this can be changed at any time in the event of a rebound in coronavirus cases, especially with the proliferation of Delta variant which has been shown to be more infectious.
Figures from New York Times they emphasize that a 46% of the US population is already fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and that 54% have received at least the first dose, however, in Los Angeles has reimposed the measure of wearing face masks in closed spaces despite being inoculated, remembering that in that city there are two NFL franchises: Rams and Chargers, both with him SoFi Stadium as headquarters, the most expensive sports property on the planet.
When does the NFL start?
The Thursday 9 September is the date set for the start of Season 2021, with the defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys, in what promises to be a great game that will put two of the most fearsome offenses face to face with Tom Brady and Dak Prescott as quarterbacks.
Importantly, this will be the first season in history with 18 weeks of regular season, which will postpone the Super Bowl to the second Sunday in February.
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