New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday the state's MLB teams, the Mets and Yankees, can host fans at 20 percent stadium capacity to open the 2021 season:
Andrew CuomoBaseball is coming back! The @Yankees & @Mets will start the baseball season with fans in the stands. Professional sports in large outdoor stadiums can reopen at 20% capacity beginning 4/1. Attendees must show proof of vaccination or negative test & follow strict guidelines. https://t.co/abSQzi2otR
The Yankees released a statement that included guidelines fans will have to follow to attend a game, which includes proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result:
New York YankeesThe New York Yankees, in conjunction with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health, today announced that Yankee Stadium would open to a 20% capacity to start the 2021 regular season.