HARTFORD, Conn (July 13, 2020) – Hartford Athletic announced today that Dillon Stadium will open to fans at 25% capacity when the 2020 home schedule kicks off on July 20th at 7pm in a national broadcast on ESPN2.
“After months of hard work and collaboration with local and state government, we look forward to safely opening our doors to our loyal and dedicated fans this season,” said Chairman Bruce Mandell. “Thank you to everyone behind the scenes who has worked tirelessly to put together a plan that will allow our fans to safely attends matches this season and for the impressive leadership from our local and state officials. Coach Jaïdi, our players, and our whole organization cannot wait to return to play at home on July 20th.”
Safety protocols and procedures that will be in effect include and are not limited to:
- Staff, vendors and fans will not be permitted to enter the stadium without wearing a mask. Masks must be worn at all times will in the stadium (except while consuming food and beverage).
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance/exit of each gate for fans to utilize upon entering/exiting. There will also be hand sanitizer stations throughout the concourse and bathrooms.
- Fans will enter at different gates throughout the stadium based on the section they are seated in.
- Non-touch ticket scanners to be used by all ticket scanners in full PPE (mask & gloves)
- Flow of traffic in the concourse will be marked for right-side traffic only.
- Seating ushers will be located throughout the stadium to assist and enforce safe and distanced seating protocols
- All concessions will be in individual packaging or containers
- All in-stadium purchases will be completely cashless and contactless payment
- There will be a “no try-on” policy for all merchandise items
- Bathroom attendants will be stationed in every available restroom to consistently wipe down and sanitize touch points as well as manage social distancing and queues.
- Tailgating will be PROHIBITED in all lots
- Post-game autograph sessions or other situations in which players would be required to be in direct contact with fans is PROHIBITED
Hartford Athletic is working with the City of Hartford and the State of Connecticut to receive final approval for its game day operations plan. Please visit https://www.hartfordathletic.com/dillon-stadium to see a full list of protocols and procedures for the 2020 season.
Hartford Athletic Season Ticket members and Flex Plan holders receive priority to attend matches with a waitlist in place for single match tickets. Visit https://www.hartfordathletic.com/single to sign up.
Season Ticket members also have access to an innovative redemption program that will allow for special access to unique experiences and opportunities for the value of the tickets associated with canceled matches this season.
HARTFORD, Conn (July 13, 2020)Â –Â Hartford Athletic announced today that Dillon Stadium will open to fans at 25% capacity when the 2020 home schedule kicks off on July 20th at 7pm in a national broadcast on ESPN2.
“After months of hard work and collaboration with local and state government, we look forward to safely opening our doors to our loyal and dedicated fans this season,” said Chairman Bruce Mandell. “Thank you to everyone behind the scenes who has worked tirelessly to put together a plan that will allow our fans to safely attends matches this season and for the impressive leadership from our local and state officials. Coach Jaïdi, our players, and our whole organization cannot wait to return to play at home on July 20th.”
Safety protocols and procedures that will be in effect include and are not limited to:
- Staff, vendors and fans will not be permitted to enter the stadium without wearing a mask. Masks must be worn at all times will in the stadium (except while consuming food and beverage).
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance/exit of each gate for fans to utilize upon entering/exiting. There will also be hand sanitizer stations throughout the concourse and bathrooms.
- Fans will enter at different gates throughout the stadium based on the section they are seated in.
- Non-touch ticket scanners to be used by all ticket scanners in full PPE (mask & gloves)
- Flow of traffic in the concourse will be marked for right-side traffic only.
- Seating ushers will be located throughout the stadium to assist and enforce safe and distanced seating protocols
- All concessions will be in individual packaging or containers
- All in-stadium purchases will be completely cashless and contactless payment
- There will be a “no try-on” policy for all merchandise items
- Bathroom attendants will be stationed in every available restroom to consistently wipe down and sanitize touch points as well as manage social distancing and queues.
- Tailgating will be PROHIBITED in all lots
- Post-game autograph sessions or other situations in which players would be required to be in direct contact with fans is PROHIBITED
Hartford Athletic is working with the City of Hartford and the State of Connecticut to receive final approval for its game day operations plan. Please visit https://www.hartfordathletic.com/dillon-stadium to see a full list of protocols and procedures for the 2020 season.
Hartford Athletic Season Ticket members and Flex Plan holders receive priority to attend matches with a waitlist in place for single match tickets. Visit https://www.hartfordathletic.com/single to sign up.
Season Ticket members also have access to an innovative redemption program that will allow for special access to unique experiences and opportunities for the value of the tickets associated with canceled matches this season.
