Panthers tell season ticket holders that masks will be required

Charlotte, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have informed 2020 season ticket holders that face masks will be required at all games in Bank of America Stadium due to COVID-19.

The team had already informed ticket holders that capacity at games would be reduced based on state and local health guidelines.

Season ticket holders have the option to use money paid toward the 2020 season in 2021 and to skip games entirely.

Among other new policies in effect for 2020 are:

• Fans will be encouraged to enter the stadium from a specific gate that's on their ticket.
• Physical distancing measures will be in place throughout the stadium, including the seating bowl.
• Face coverings will be required for all guests and employees except while eating in their seat. Fans will be encouraged to only eat and drink when seated to keep concourses as open as possible.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers and hand wash stations will be readily available throughout the stadium.
• Concourse traffic will be separated into two, one-way lanes.