Ravens will not have fans in the stands for initial portion of the 2020 season
The Baltimore Ravens home games were already slated to have a significantly reduced amount of fans in their homestands for the upcoming season, but following Monday’s announcement, there will be no fans permitted to attend home games for at least the initial portion of the season.
The Ravens went 7-1 at home in the regular season in 2019 and outscored opponents by nearly 100 combined points (239-149).
Official statement from the team website:
After consulting with government officials and public health experts, we will not host fans at M&T Bank Stadium for at least the initial part of the 2020 season.
In recent weeks, we submitted proposals to the offices of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore City Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young, detailing how our stadium could safely host 7,500 fans.
But even with implementation of advanced safety measures and enhanced COVID-19 protocols, based on the recommendations of public health experts we have determined that, for the time being, it is in the best interest of the general public and our organization that fans not attend games.
Ultimately, the health and safety of our entire community is at the forefront of every decision we make. We will always protect the well-being of our fans, players, coaches and staff.
Our organization will continue to closely monitor and adjust accordingly to all developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. We will remain in communication with local and state officials, working carefully to create appropriate measures that might eventually permit a limited number of fans at home games this season.
