DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers are set to allow full capacity at Globe Life Field to start the 2021 season, following a team announcement on Wednesday afternoon.
The Rangers are the second DFW team after the Mavericks to plan for a full capacity, but the first to make an official announcement.
“The Rangers are encouraged that the Governor’s Office has given clearance for us to fully open Globe Life Field at the start of the 2021 Major League Baseball season,” said President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer Neil Leibman.
“We will require all those who enter Globe Life Field to wear a mask or face covering, and are working with Major League Baseball on some additional protocols required for player health and safety. We will continue to monitor developments and implement the necessary public health measures. We are excited that Rangers fans will finally be able to experience all that Globe Life Field has to offer.”
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Masks will be required for all fans except when actively eating or drinking at their ticketed seats. That includes all concourse areas and when entering Globe Life Field.
The brand new stadium opened just last season, but couldn't allow fans into regular season games due to the pandemic. It can hold up to 40,300 people.
It did host a limited capacity for the 2020 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays.
Other health regulations at the stadium in 2021 will include:
· Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the ballpark.
· Globe Life Field will again be cashless, as it was for 2020 events. All tickets will be digital and only credit cards will be accepted at concession stands and retail locations.
· Safe distancing will be enforced in concession lines and retail locations.
· No bags will be permitted except for those that are carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children.
· The Rangers are working with Major League Baseball to finalize health and safety protocols as it pertains to the seating bowl and the playing field at Globe Life Field.
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DISTANCED SEATING SECTIONS
The Rangers plan to make certain locations of Globe Life Field “Distanced Seating” sections, which will allow for more space between occupied seats. These sections will be available for all April games except the home opener on Monday, April 5 versus Toronto. More information will be available prior to the March 22 single game on-sale.