Syracuse football fans have waited months to walk back down the Carrier Dome’s aisles of bleachers and now that they can, there are a few safety precautions they’ll need to know about before they arrive.
“You know it’s time, it’s time to let the fans back in the building,” said Pete Sala, Syracuse University chief facilities operator.
The Orange take on Rutgers at 2 p.m. Saturday. Fans are once again able to cheer on their team in person.
What You Need To Know
- Fans must bring identification, proof of vaccination or a negative test, and wear a mask during the game
- The campus is going cashless, so don’t bring cash
- Saturday’s Syracuse game against Rutgers begins at 2 p.m.
- SU will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of 9/11 at Saturday’s game
“I think the impact that our fans can have on this team, not only this Saturday, but throughout the season could be even more impactful than normal after what our team experienced last year with no fans,” said John Wildhack, Syracuse University athletics director.
There are some things you need to bring with you to the game.
Make sure you have proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (PCR tests from 72 hours before or an antigen test from six hours before). There will be tents set up to help with verification of vaccinations.
“Two at Manley, one in each big parking lot, one at Skytop, one right below Sadler here for the west lots, and one off the Quad, over by the Ernie Davis statue,” said Sala.
Athletics Director John Wildhack earlier this morning addressing the situation around former Coach Hillsman, and what fans should expect at the first football game at the dome with fans in almost two years. You’ll need either a vaccination card, or proof of a negative test. pic.twitter.com/qdBNUrMepm
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You’ll also need a form of identification, and, of course, your game ticket. Fans are encouraged to bring digital versions, and to arrive early for easy entrance.
Don’t forget a mask, as all are asked to wear face coverings during the game.
One thing you won’t need to bring with you this weekend is cash. The campus is going cashless.
This weekend will be the first opportunity for many to see the Dome’s extensive renovations.
“All of the new things we’ve done in the building, with the concession stands and the sound system and the lighting. Come in and enjoy that, see the colors, how bright the building is,” said Sala.
Newly installed air-conditioning should help staff and visitors if it’s warm.
“People aren’t waving programs because they’re hot anymore. Our staff is comfortable. The whole demeanor of our staff, it didn’t affect just the fans, it affected the people who are going to be greeting them, as they come in and that means a lot to us,” said Sala. “It’s exciting. I’m excited about it. I mean, what I’m really excited about is all the things we’ve done to the building, to not worry about air pressure, to not worry about with this new lighting a power outage.”
SU will commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks at Saturday’s game.
