If the 2020 NFL season ends up happening, it is certainly going to be a very different feeling inside of the stadiums around the league, including in Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions. That being said, the Lions plan to host fans at all eight home games in 2020.
On Friday, the Lions announced quite a few changes to Ford Field for the 2020 season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including no tailgating in stadium parking lots.
From Detroit Lions:
CHANGES TO FORD FIELD IN 2020
A safe and enjoyable experience for fans has been a focal point of the Lions’ 2020 season planning, leading to stadium improvements and new policies and procedures, including:
- More than 250 touchless hand sanitizer stands throughout concourses along with touchless faucets, toilets and paper towel dispensers in every restroom
- Signage throughout the building reminding fans to socially distance
- All fans and employees will be required to wear face coverings at all times
- Food options to be pre-prepared and properly packaged
- Fans required to be sitting or stationary when consuming food or beverages
- Capacities of club lounges and other spaces limited in accordance with CDC social distancing guidelines
- Plexiglass at every point of sale location throughout stadium
- Designated gates and entry times to be assigned to all incoming fans
- No tailgating will be allowed in stadium parking lots
- All transactions will be cashless (credit or debit card only)
Additional policies and safety measures are currently being considered and the Lions will update ticket holders of further changes prior to the first game held at Ford Field.
The Lions also sent out an email to season ticket holders on Friday, giving them the option to opt-out of their 2020 ticket package altogether (with the consequence of forfeiting Loyal Lions benefits and incentives) or to defer their 2020 payments to the 2021 season.
If season ticket holders opt to defer their payments to the 2021 season, they will gain some nice incentives. Click on the link below to see what was sent to season ticket holders.
Detroit Lions give season ticket holders the option to opt-out
