PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 09: A view of the locker room of the Philadelphia Flyers prior to Opening Night against the San Jose Sharks on October 9, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley announced that fan restrictions today for large stadium events can meet the state requirements of 15% indoors, meaning that the Flyers and sixers can both have 3,100 fans at games effective immediately.
Flyers fans have been chomping at the bit trying to get a taste of the action to see their beloved Flyers on the ice, and they will be able to do so Sunday against the Washington Capitals. The Flyers have contacted season ticket holders in preparation for today’s news, and they will get first dibs on tickets based off seniority. All of our fans can sign up on a priority list, to which if tickets are made available they will get selected at random.
For those Flyers fans returning on Sunday. You will not need a negative Covid test, or Covid vaccination to attend games. In addition, you will be required to wear a mask at all times, follow social distancing rules, and complete a health questionnaire.
Some fans throughout the NHL have been able to return in attendance to see their favorite teams play live, and there have been no indications of major Covid outbreaks from fans in attendance, “We’re excited to get to play in front of a crowd,” James van Riemsdyk said today after morning skate.
While this is a step in the right direction for both the City of Philadelphia and the Flyers to make some much needed revenue sustained from the global pandemic this season.
Flyers fans are passionate, and most are chomping at the bit to get a taste of some live action. They would do anything in their power to attend a practice or a game for that matter. Hopefully the worst is behind us with the Coronavirus, and everyone can get back to living their normal lives here sooner rather than later. Overall, the safety and health of everyone involved is the most important thing, so let’s take this one day at a time.
