After Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan loosened COVID-19 restrictions, the Baltimore Orioles announced the team would host approximately 11,000 fans per game, or 25 percent capacity, at Oriole Park to begin the season. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2021 MLB season
Braves green-lit to host 13,500 fans at Truist Park to begin 2021 MLB season
The Atlanta Braves have been cleared to host 13,500 fans, or 33 percent of Truist Park capacity, when the 2021 MLB season launches in April. (more…)
Twins cleared for 10,000 fans at Target Field
The Minnesota Twins have been cleared to host 10,000 fans at Target Field to begin the season, as Gov. Tim Walz announces new loosened state guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Mariners cleared for fans at T-Mobile Park
The Seattle Mariners have been cleared to host up to 9,000 fans per game, roughly 19 percent of capacity, for the first 11 games of the season at T-Mobile Park by state and local officials. (more…)
Maryland governor lifts capacity restrictions; Orioles plan for fans in the stands
With Gov. Larry Hogan moving to allow large Maryland venues to open at 50 percent capacity, the Baltimore Orioles are working with local officials on an Oriole Park at Camden Yards 2021 fan plan. (more…)
Rangers to open 2021 MLB season at full capacity
The Texas Rangers are opening the 2021 MLB season at Globe Life Field at 100 percent capacity, though sections of the ballpark will be reconfigured to allow for socially distanced seating. (more…)
Colorado clears Coors Field for added capacity
The Colorado Rockies received permission from the state of Colorado to host 21,363 fans at Coors Field, at 42.6 percent capacity, an increase of the originally approved 12,500 fans. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for March 10, 2021
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard discuss what fans can expect when they return to ballparks in 2021—the good, the bad, the ugly—in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Which MLB ballparks are hosting fans in 2021? Here’s the list
Here’s a rundown of who will be hosting fans to begin the 2021 MLB season and under what circumstances. Reporting capacities is one thing, but reporting what fans will actually experience is another, and those details will follow. (more…)
Cubs, White Sox cleared to host fans this season
The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox have been cleared to host fans at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field to begin the 2021 MLB season by the State of Illinois and City of Chicago. (more…)
California MLB teams cleared for fans in the stands
The five California MLB teams have been cleared to host fans at the start of the 2021 season, but the exact numbers won’t be determined until we get closer to the April 1 season opener. (more…)
Cactus League Best of the Ballparks vote moves to Elite Eight round
An intriguing set of brackets has emerged in the Elite Eight round of our annual Best of the Ballparks 2021 fan vote for Cactus League ballparks–so vote already! (more…)
Cards, Brewers cleared to host fans in 2021
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers have both been cleared to host fans at home ballparks this year, as MLB teams continue planning efforts for the 2021 MLB season. (more…)