There’s some excellent news coming out of Nashville this morning. Mayor John Cooper has announced that he will allow the Titans to host fans for the remainder of the season, starting with the team’s home games in October. Those games include the October 4th game against the Steelers, the October 11th game against the Bills and the October 18th game against the Texans.
The plan is for the attendance to gradually increase throughout October, with an end-goal of reaching a fixed capacity for the remaining home games in November and December.
There will not be any fan attendance for the home opener this Sunday against the Jaguars. That has always been the plan, and nothing has changed on this front.
The team’s October 4 game against the Steelers will be open to 10 percent of season ticket members, which is roughly 7,000 fans in the lower bowl and club levels.
The October 11 game against the Bills will allow 12.5 percent, or roughly 8,600.
The October 18 game against the Texans will allow 15 percent, or roughly 10,400.
Looking beyond October, the Titans are scheduled to play two games at Nissan Stadium in November (against the Bears and Colts) and two games in December (against the Browns and Lions). If all goes well, capacity could reach 21 percent, roughly 14,500 fans, which is the maximum capacity the facility can accommodate under current CDC guidelines. Outside of the seating bowl, suites will operate at a limited capacity.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper made the announcement at a press conference this morning that was attended by Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill. Back in August, Cooper announced that the team’s home opener would be held without fans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are thrilled to welcome fans back to Nissan Stadium and can’t thank Mayor Cooper and the Metro Nashville Public Health Department enough for their collaboration in making this possible,” Nihill said. “The health and safety of our fans, players and staff remains our top priority and we felt like a gradual capacity plan was the right call, knowing that we may need to be flexible as time goes on. We feel confident that our Safe Stadium Plan will give everyone a safe and comfortable experience as they return to our gates.”
Detailed information on the Safe Stadium Plan can be found at www.tennesseetitans.com/safestadium.
Here’s a look at some of the key components of the decision:
• Socially-distant seating pods accommodating parties of one to a maximum of six people
• Mobile ticketing and parking, to eliminate physical contact while scanning passes
• Mandatory face coverings at all times, except when actively eating or drinking
• Over 300 hand sanitizing stations throughout the stadium
• Individually-wrapped food items at concession stands
• Elimination of all smoking and vaping areas in the facility
• Health screenings and personal protective equipment for all Nissan Stadium employees
• A comprehensive cleaning plan during events for bathrooms and near concession areas
Fans will be asked to arrive early and head straight to the gates after they arrive. After consulting with local and national health experts, there will be no tailgating or pre-game activities allowed outside of the stadium. The stadium will have dedicated security crews throughout Nissan Stadium to enforce all Safe Stadium policies.
The Titans home game against the Jaguars will remain closed to most fans, except for the winner of the Titans’ previously announced “Home Alone Sweepstakes” and their guest, two season ticket member accounts given two passes each and one pair of passes dedicated to a frontline worker in the community.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season Ticket Members will have access to all remaining home games. Inventory is subject to availability, and ticket limits will be enforced. Complete details regarding seat selection will be emailed to Season Ticket Members on Monday, September 21st. Seat selection will occur Tuesday, September 22nd – Thursday, September 24th or until all inventory has sold out.
