Patriots hoping for a reduced number of fans

New England Patriots have joined a growing list of NFL teams who hope to play home games this season in front of a significantly reduced number of fans to help reduce spread of COVID-19.

team anunced Tuesday that it plans to play in front of about 20% of Gillette Stadium’s capacity, if approved by state and local officials. stadium’s capacity is just under 66,000.

Patriots also informed season ticket holders that if fans are allowed at stadium, y will be asked to adhere to physical distancing of at least six feet. Tickets will be arranged in blocks of 10 seats or fewer, with first eight rows of stadium t in use. Face coverings will also be required at all times, parking for home games will be free at all Gillette Stadium lots, and all tickets will be mobile.

Patriots season ticket holders will have first opportunity to purchase individual game tickets. Any remaining ticket inventory will go on sale to general public.

Im credits: AP