The Cincinnati Bengals will have up to 6,000 fans at two October home games as a trial run after Ohio governor Mike DeWine granted a spectator variance to the orgaization.
DeWine noted the following in a press release:
“This year will certainly be different, but both the Browns and Bengals have worked exceedingly hard and have made extensive preparations to welcome a limited number of fans to their stadium safely. These very thorough plans and safety precautions warrant a two-game trial to try and accomodate fans, at reduced capacities with social distancing and masks.”
The variance states no more than 1,500 fans can occupy each side of the stadium, use of a designated entrance and mask enforcement. It covers the team’s Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Week 7 game against the Cleveland Browns.
The Bengals issued the following statement:
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 5, 2020
