BIZ New Orleans Saints will host 3,000 fans in the stands The Saints and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will take a “phased and deliberate pilot approach” to allow fans in Mercedes-Benz Superdome. by Mecca Lennon October 21, 2020 The New Orleans Saints will allow fans in the stands for the first time this season beginning with their game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Oct. 25. According to the team, Saints season ticket holders will have access to 3,000 tickers for the game. Saints’ season-ticket holders will have access to 3,000 tickets for the October 25th Carolina home game. Barring any change in local health and safety guidelines, capacity will increase to 6,000 fans for both the November 15th San Francisco and November 22nd Atlanta home games. https://t.co/wpBGn0Y9Gn — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2020 The Saints and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will take a “phased and deliberate pilot approach” to allow fans in Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The increase of fans is solely dependent on local health guidelines and the safety and health of the fans and staff. The Saints plan to host 6,000 fans, Nov. 15 against the San Francisco 49ers and the Nov. 22 game against the Falcons. Stadium capacity is expected to increase to 15,000 for the Dec.20 Kansas City Chiefs game and Dec. 25 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The mayor’s office with ensure that all Game Day gatherings in the Central Business District and French Quarter follow city coronavirus restrictions. The Saints and Mayor Cantrell’s office encourages fans to wear masks in public and maintain social distance to increase progression in their fight against COVID-19. After this announcement by the city, the Saints will not have to relocate to LSU’s Tiger Stadium in order to have fans in the stands (they explored this option). The New Orleans Saints will join the list of teams allowing fans in the stands, including the Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans. Post Views: 504 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#fansinthestands#nationalfootball#neworleanssaints#NFLCOVID-19FansFootballLaToya CantrellMercedes-Benz SuperdomeNew Orleans SaintsNFlSaints Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 27, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... How the You Know I’m Right Podcast Reached 100 Episodes On March 29, 2021, the You Know I’m Right Podcast published it’s 100th episode... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... National Museum of African American History and Culture Displays Kobe Bryant’s 2008 NBA Finals Jersey Las Vegas Raiders send starting O-linemen home amid COVID-19 concerns