Cubs, White Sox to increase capacity to 60% later this month
The City of Chicago is allowing both the Cubs and White Sox to increase capacity to 60%.
The increase in capacity will go into effect for the Cubs starting May 28 while the White Sox will increase capacity starting May 24.
Before that, the Cubs will have a designated area specifically for fully vaccinated fans at Wrigley Field for a four-game series May 17-20 only.
The upper section of the center field Budweiser Bleachers will be designated for fully vaccinated fans. This area will be sold at full capacity and seats will not be physically distanced.
I wonder if the Capitol will lift mask requirements after the governor revises his orders, or if they will prefer to maintain caution.
- lake county democrat - Thursday, May 13, 21 @ 1:56 pm:
Wow - surprised at the unqualified removal of all restrictions. I’d have thought they’d have kept something for indoor dining/bars, gyms, etc. I’ll be honest, it will be a little difficult getting over my mental barriers for crowded indoor places (and of course there are still some local and private restrictions, but you’d expect those to go by the wayside soon), but hard not to look at this and be impressed how far we’ve come, despite everything.
Both fields will also soon debut new designated areas in the stands specifically for fans who are fully vaccinated.
The White Sox will designate Sections 108-109 as vaccinated-only without physical distancing for four games this weekend, starting with Game 1 of the doubleheader against Kansas City on May 14. Fans who purchase these tickets must show proof of vaccination and a photo ID upon entering the ballpark, the team said.
The Sox also announced that beginning May 24, the team will offer two vaccination sites for fans at Guaranteed Rate Field, offering those who get vaccinated before the game a $25 gift card for use inside the ballpark.