Fans will be required to enter the ballpark immediately upon purchase at Gate E. Consequently, a one ticket limit is set per person for game day sales. Case in point, the time slots at Fenway Park had already been booked through the first week of February. (NYY and Cubs only are $100 and marriage proposal are $250/$350). Travelers who have a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72 hours prior to their arrival in Massachusetts. Our staff is here to proactively assist you to help ensure a positive family experience through the enforcement of our Code of Conduct. This restriction includes ammunition. The Red Sox offer an array of premium seating options available for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, or fun with friends and family. However, its hard to say any are as unique as the one off Jersey Street. He was fine with being in the crowd. Please note: Marriage proposals are handled by a different department and cannot be processed by the Red Sox Foundation. Since state officials lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, Fenway Park has been operating at full capacity with no face covering requirements. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The return of fans to the stands means the Red Sox needed to re-think much of the Covid-safe setup they created last summer for their abbreviated season. I look back in horror at the last weeks before the shutdowns, when not once but twice I turned down the opportunity to see bands live in Boston just because I didnt feel like it at the time. The Big Concourse is located between Gate B and Gate C near the outfield. Clubs run by big companies like Livenation and AEG are not eligible. The Boston Red Sox do not condone misbehavior of any kind. The Boston Red Sox are returning to Fenway Park for a weekend series versus the Cleveland Indians after being away for a weeklong road trip, and any fans planning to attend a game this Labor Day weekend will need to bring a mask. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. For now, smaller crowds will likely also be greeted with new rules designed to limit the spread of the virus. Include your biographical information along with the CD. are free. The $16 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program kicked off on April 8, but some technical glitches appear to have kept clubs from applying. Combine that with potentially restricted capacity limits, and youve got a perfect recipe for skyrocketing costs (and, of course, people hoping to cash in on the low supply and high demand). In accordance with local rules, the Los Angeles Dodgers additionally require fans to wear masks at all times in Dodger Stadium, except when eating or drinking. I think everyone understands the conditions were working under, the spirit with which were approaching them to maintain the health and safety of everyone involved, Gilula said. Renting a suite for a game at Fenway Park is an ideal way to enjoy the live action in the privacy and comfort of your own living room. Fans who have lost items lost items should call Fan Services at 617-226-6831 the following day for assistance. But expect seats to be spread out, chairs on what used to be dance floors, and many other reminders that the pandemic is still here. Boston Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy made the announcement about Fenway soon after Gov. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides numerous convenient ways for Red Sox fans to get to Fenway Park using public transportation. The city will follow suit on June 1. The State Street Pavilion Club is a premium season ticket seating area at America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Bags will continue to be restricted, with exceptions limited to medical devices and diaper bags., Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. Knives, box cutters, tool of any kind (including Leatherman), or any item that could be used as a weapon, Cans, bottles, glass containers except one sealed 16oz plastic bottle of water, Laser pointers or similar devices that may be used to disrupt play on the field, Clothing items determined offensive by Red Sox management, Signs, banners and other items may be admitted as long as they do not: obstruct the sight lines of other fans, cover up existing signage, exhibit messages commercial or political in nature, create a disturbance or contain obscene or offensive language or interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game. To request an in-kind donation from the Red Sox Community Relations Department, please see the Community Relations In-Kind Donation Policy. Firearms, including those held by lawfully licensed individuals or off-duty police officers of any law enforcement agency or jurisdiction. Our goal is to get everybody vaccinated here, so we can get back to play as soon as possible.. Fenway Park undergoes preparations to serve as a COVID-19 vaccination site on Jan. 27, 2021. "We also have very, very good data that shows that it is much harder for a fully vaccinated person to get infected. Heres what we know so far: According to local listings, opening night for many clubs is roughly a month away. If you would like to audition to sing the National Anthem at games, please send us a CD of you or your group performing The Star-Spangled Banner, a cappella, in 90 seconds or less. But the movement of air outside disperses droplets, making it more difficult to inhale enough virus to become infected. The Royal Rooters Club is home to the Nation's Archives and services as one of the premier Fenway Park tour spots. All bags will be subject to search as referenced above. The Red Sox will strictly enforce this prohibition. Any guest interfering with a ball in play, or going onto the playing field, will be ejected from the ball park and subject to possible arrest. Use of derogatory language or hate speech by fans will result in immediate action including ejection from the game and up to a lifetime ban from Fenway Park. Livenations Ticket Refund Plan, for example, promises automatic refunds if a concert is canceled, and gives buyers the option to have their ticket costs refunded if an event is postponed and not rescheduled within 60 days. Welcome to the Information Guide, your ticket to the Red Sox and Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark. It also serves is a Season Ticket Holder club where members can enjoy seasonal contemporary American fare and ballpark favorites, a full service bar, and a variety of other amenities. Take local hero J Mascis for example. Theme parks, amusement parks and indoor and outdoor water parks are closed still along with bars that are not providing seating for food services. So hope for the best, plan for the worst, and always read the fine print. The area where patients line up after checking in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Fenway Park. According to new rules posted on the Red Sox website, all individuals regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status will be required to wear a face covering in all publicly accessible indoor spaces at Fenway Park. The Red Sox announced that additional single game tickets have been made available for fans to purchase in advance of May 29, when Fenway Park like other large sports venues across Massachusetts will be allowed to return to full capacity for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That list includes Great Scott, which is in the process of reemerging in a new location with help from a grassroots investment campaign. Mayor Kim Janey said it's important to do everything we can to slow the spread of COVID-19. Since state officials lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, Fenway Park has been operating at full capacity with no face covering requirements. Boston takes on Cleveland Friday night at 7:10 p.m. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), the citys new indoor mask mandate took effect last Friday, one of six MLB teams with less than 85 percent of players, coaches, and staffers vaccinated, dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has affected nearly a quarter of their roster, Helicopter used to install new LED lights at Fenway Park, As COVID-19 pandemic continues, Boston public health officials remain focused on messaging, What infectious disease doctors want you to know as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its 4th year. Fans can directly contact the nearest uniformed Red Sox employee. For information about digital tickets, visit https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/mobile. The Red Sox strongly encourage all fans to take public transportation to the game. Below is a list of items that will not be permitted into Fenway Park. In addition to the highly contagious delta variant, Janey said the mandate is also in response to the arrival of college students to the city and the return of students to Boston Public Schools classrooms, noting "masks work best when everyone wears them.". As COVID-19 cases climb, Boston outdoor events take varying approaches to mask wearing, reducing capacity By Jack Lyons Globe Correspondent, Updated August 8, 2021, 5:56 p.m. A mix of masked. Fans must remain in line to participate in the game day purchase opportunity process. Appointments are currently available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, though CIC Health says they plan to expand those hours to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also weekends in a couple of weeks. In a development that will hopefully help the citys remaining venues outlast this final stretch of the pandemic, a big batch of federal aid is about to kick in. Management reserves the right to remove any signs or banners at any time. However. Several businesses and parks still remain closed under the newest phase. Jen McCaffrey is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Boston Red Sox. The Kid Nation Clubhouse is a kid-friendly area open to children of all ages and their families, as a place to relax and move about with plenty of entertainment and fun activities. TD Garden, Fenway Park Can Open At 12% Capacity For Fans Starting March 22. As for the visiting team, the concourse area outside the visiting clubhouse will be open to fans and therefore not allowed for overflow space of the visiting team like last year. All rights reserved (About Us). Fans who arrive to an entry gate for a game with a non-permitted bag will have the option of storing their bag for a fee with a third-party locker company. When the Red Sox return to Fenway Park next week for the season opener, things will look a bit different at the park, which in 2020 was modified in unprecedented fashion to account for. The Boston Red Sox have luxury suites that can be rented on a game-to-game basis. Children under 3 yrs. The setup will be similar to what the Red Sox currently have in place in the JetBlue Park clubhouse in Fort Myers, Fla., although the physical space at JetBlue Park is much larger. The Red Sox expect compliance with the Fenway Park. But he told the New York Timeshe knows that theyre all a gamble. Fans will not be able to retrieve any surrendered items. The Ford Clubhouse is open two hours prior to the game, throughout the game and one hour following the last out. All tickets are distributed digitally via the MLB Ballpark app. Here are the ones specific to watching games at Fenway Park. Last year, in a park without fans, players were separated into corporate suites on the third level of the park. Strollers may not be checked once inside the ballpark. Clear backpacks are not allowed. For a glimpse of how this may play out, look no further than whats happening to sports tickets in Boston right now, where Red Sox ticket costs hit new highs both on the resale market and through dynamic pricing., StubHub is already seeing strong demand from sports fans nationwide and in Boston for teams that have welcomed fans into stands, and we expect a similar trend once tickets for concerts and shows become available, Adam Budelli, head of partnerships at StubHub, says in an emailed statement. The Red Sox announced that additional single-game tickets have been made available for fans to purchase in advance of May 29, when Fenway Park like other large sports venues across. Use of tobacco products and smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, and e-cigarettes or "vaping") is prohibited in all areas of Fenway Park, including Jersey Street. Despite the outbreak, however, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom said Wednesday that there had been no talk of postponing any upcoming games. The following forms of ID are accepted for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Bostons indoor mask mandate does include an exception for workspaces that arent accessible to the public, meaning that vaccinated Red Sox players can continue to go unmasked in the teams clubhouse. Please pay close attention to the prohibited items list below. The Baker administration is allowing for exhibition and convention halls to open as long as the gathering limits and event protocols are followed. Fenway Park and the TD Garden in Boston along with Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and the nearly completed Polar Park in Worcester will be allowed to have fans in the stands under the first step of Phase 4. (Top photo: Adam Glanzman / Getty Images). Travelers who are fully vaccinated (i.e. As of April 2 that number was stuck at 5.2 percent. / CBS Boston. Now it can host your event! Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Phase 2 of the Massachusetts rollout begins Monday, Heres a look at Fenway Park converted into a COVID-19 vaccination site, more than a hundred other vaccination sites in Massachusetts, several dozen paid parking lots and garages. Restrooms on Main and Lower Concourses: Left Field Grandstand, Gate C, Gate D Concourse, Gate E, Infield Concourse, Main Concourse, Right Field Boxes, Ford Clubhouse. Grandstand wheelchair ticket holders should enter through Gates D or E. Sale of beer at Fenway Park is stopped at the end of the 7th inning (or two and a half hours after the start of the ballgame or earlier at the discretion of management). Fenway Park was open as a vaccine site from January 25 to March 27, 2021, administering over 55,000 vaccines. Non-uniformed inductees were scout George Digby and VP minor leagues Ed Kenney Sr. Jersey Street is an extension of the Fenway Park concourse during Red Sox home games and other special events. Red Sox tickets are revocable licenses and the Red Sox may revoke tickets for any reason, at management's discretion. Proper dress is required at all times inside Fenway Park. However, a note of caution: due to the limited national supply of vaccine doses, appointments across Massachusetts are scarce and they fill up fast. Over the course of a 162-game season, one has to expect a couple instances of an ill-advised fan fueled by liquid courage sprinting onto the field at Fenway Park. The Red Sox also "strongly recommend" that anyone who is considered to be "high-risk" under CDC guidelines refrain from coming to Fenway Park at this time. The Red Sox will not be responsible for storing any of the items on the following list. State officials are working to set up more than 100 public vaccination sites, big and small, across Massachusetts. Those restrictions are expected to be adjusted over time if Massachusetts sees favorable trends in coronavirus statistics. Until the rules are relaxed, smaller spaces are allowed to max out at 50 percent of capacity, or 500 people tops. One showed that the risk of outdoor transmission is one-thousandth the risk of indoor transmission," said Tufts Medical Center epidemiologist Dr. Shira Doron. The tents will not be in place this season. Professional audio/visual equipment including tri-pods and mono-pods are prohibited from Fenway Park. Please use the MBTA bus routes 8 or 19 to travel between Fenway Park Gate A and the Ruggles station. Get more information about events at Fenway Park . When its up and running, the program will provide a huge windfall of cash to smaller venues of up to 45 percent of the revenue they lost in the pandemic. The list includes team stores, restrooms, elevators, indoor clubs, restaurants, and suites. General Venue and Travel Information Health & safety (Covid-19) policies Northeastern University celebrations and ceremonies: If you are a guest attending an event or ceremony on Northeastern's campus, please read more about the current COVID-19 guidelines here. Any fan that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the game for others and/or fails to comply with the above guidelines will be promptly ejected from Fenway Park, may be subject to arrest and prosecution by the Boston Police, forfeiture of ticket privileges, and other penalties including up to a lifetime ban. Fenway Park measures 310 feet (94.5 meters) down the left field line: 379 feet (115.5 meters) in left center field; 390 feet (118.9 meters) in center field; 420 feet (128 meters) in deep center field; 380 feet (115.8 meters) in deep right field; and 302 feet (92 meters) down the right field line. who have received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines OR who have received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 14 days or more ago and who do not have symptoms). The Club is located behind Section 3 in the east end of Fenway Park in the Gate B concourse. 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