Steelers Unveil New Heinz Field Safety Measures

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers on Thursday announced new coronavirus-related safety protocols and other changes at Heinz Field that will go into effect when fans are admitted into the stadium for the first time this season on Sunday. About 5,500 fans will be admitted for the team's 1 p.m. game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here are the new policies and procedures:

• Fans should not come to the stadium if they have COVID-19, COVID-19 Symptoms, or know they’ve been exposed to COVID-19.
• Stadium staff will disinfect all public spaces and surfaces before and after every game.
• Face coverings must be worn and will be enforced at all times.
• Physical distancing of at least six feet will be enforced at all times while on property.
• Staff and stadium employees will have temperature checks and health screenings before entering the building.
• All ticket holders must access their tickets through their mobile device, preferably through the Official Steelers Mobile App or Pitt Panthers Mobile App.
• All ticket holders must remain within your assigned seating section. Ticket holders will not be able to break up their pods to resell but will be able to break up their pods to transfer tickets to individual members of their party.
• Tailgating will not be permitted in the parking lots
• In each restroom, there will be motion-censored sinks, soap dispensers, and toilets.
• Hand sanitizer is available throughout the stadium.
• Alcoholic beverages must be purchased with food. There are no stand-alone bars, stands, or vendors for beer or alcohol. Snacks are not included, it must be a “meal”. This is per state mandate and is consistent with bars and restaurants. Heinz Field will offer contactless food ordering with prepackaged and limited menus allowing fans to skip the lines and social distance.