The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced their health and safety protocols ahead of fans returning to PNC Park next week.
Fans must wear a fast mask at all times unless eating or drinking in their seats. Masks must cover both the mouth and nose. "Gaiters, bandanas, and face covering with an exhalation valve or vent are prohibited," the team said in a statement.
Fans who refused to wear a mask properly can be ejected from the park.
As previously announced PNC Park will operate at reduced capacity, starting the season at 25 percent, with fans sitting in "pods".
Fans must stay six feet away from other fans who are not a part of their pod.
Signage will be up throughout the stadium and will enter through a specific gate that will be on their ticket.
Tickets will be mobile this season and fans are encouraged to have their tickets ready on their smart phone before going through the gates.
The ballpark will also be "completely cashless." Credit and debit cards along with Apple/Google pay will also be accepted.
Several areas around PNC Park are closed until further notice including Lower Bleachers, Kids STEM Zone, Jim Beam Left Field Lounge, Picnic Park, Corner Bar, Bucaroos @ Legacy Square (Bucaroos at147 will be open). The pool tables on the Pittsburgh Baseball Club Level will also be closed.
A reverse ATM will be available to people to convert cash into a pre-paid card up to $500. Those ATMs will be available in sections 119 and 319.
Those big condiment pumps are also a thing of the past with individual serving packets.
All water fountains will be disabled until further notice. Fans are able to bring in a sealed water bottle of 24 oz. or less.
Bags bigger than 8" x 5" x 1" will not be permitted unless it is a media bag or diaper bag.
Protocols have been developed with Allegheny Health Network and are consistent with CDC guidelines.
