Mandatory Masks and No Tailgating Outside Paul Brown Stadium for 2020 Bengals Games

If fans are allowed in the stands, they'll need to be social distancing and wearing face masks unless actively eating or drinking. (We foresee many people "actively" drinking more beer.)

Jul 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm
click to enlarge Mandatory Masks and No Tailgating Outside Paul Brown Stadium for 2020 Bengals Games
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Start practicing how to amplify your "Who-Dey" through a face covering because if you're inside Paul Brown Stadium during a Bengals game for the 2020 season, you're going to need to be wearing a mask.

According to a letter sent out to season ticket holders, the franchise has put some health and safety guidelines in place to protect fans, staff and players from COVID-19 — if they even get approval to have people in the stands during games.

If fans are allowed to attend, here are the requirements:

  • You'll have to have a mask/facial covering on at all times unless you're actively eating or drinking (let's see how that impacts the amount of beer consumed...)
  • Fans will need to socially distance when "moving about the stadium," like while waiting in line for the bathroom, at the concession stand, while entering and exiting, etc.
  • Tailgating in the parking lots will be prohibited
  • Stadium capacity will be "greatly reduced" to accommodate physical distance between seating groups
  • The first eight rows of the lower level will be blocked off

The team says if they do get the go-ahead to have fans in the stands, there will be a stadium-wide re-seating process for season ticket holders. 

Also, all of this is subject to change based on any changes in the laws or NFL guidelines.

If you are a season ticket holder, you have two options: don't do anything and you can still opt out after the re-seating happens in August if you don't like your seats or defer your tickets to 2021 (or get a refund).

Get more info at bengals.com.