The South Carolina Stingrays announced on Friday that, in conjunction with the North Charleston Coliseum, they will increase capacity from 20% to 50%. The Stingrays had been allowing 2,700 fans into the arena. The team averaged 4,200 fans in the 2019-20 season. The capacity at the Coliseum is about 13,000.
The move comes after South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster lifted a rule that prevents events from having more than 250 people in attendance unless the Department of Commerce grants an exemption.
However, according to a press release, “the Stingrays will reserve some sections where they will continue to adhere to previously mandated precautions for fans who would like to remain in pod seating with no more than 25% of seats filled.