With spring training underway for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox in Arizona, one aspect of camp is noticeably different: the number of fans.
Travelers decked out in Cubs and White Sox paraphernalia won’t be packed into the grandstands, lounging on lawn chairs or watching practices from behind gates in 2021.
The Cubs announced last month that their stadium at Sloan Park would have 25% of capacity for games. The White Sox said they would allow 18%. Both won’t allow fans at practices.
Many fans have made spring training trips a lifelong tradition. Here are six snapshots of fans who either won’t attend or remain undecided this year.