As Eagles begin allowing some fans, here's who can get a ticket and what gameday rules are

Martin Frank
Delaware News Journal

The Eagles will be allowed to host as many as 7,500 people beginning this Sunday when they take on the Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field.

The actual number of fans will be somewhat less than that because that number includes players, coaches, team personnel and media. 

Last week, Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf set forth guidelines for outdoor gatherings. Stadiums that can hold 10,000 people or more were allowed to have 15% of capacity, up to 7,500. Lincoln Financial Field has nearly 70,000 seats.The city of Philadelphia gave its approval Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers had nearly 5,000 fans in attendance for their game this past Sunday against the Eagles.

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“We have been working very closely with state and local officials, public health experts and the National Football League on a number of scenarios to safely bring Eagles fans back to Lincoln Financial Field,” Eagles president Don Smolenski said in a statement. “We will all continue to stay in close communication and will be prepared to adjust and adapt as needed."

A Philadelphia Eagles fan watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Single-game tickets for the game against the Ravens on Sunday, as well as the following game against the New York Giants next Thursday will go on sale beginning Wednesday.

The tickets will be available only to season-ticket members who have opted into the 2020 season. Tickets will be sold in groups, with the ability to purchase as many as six tickets in the same-seating pod.

Any remaining tickets for the Ravens and Giants games will go on sale to the general public at a later date. Single-game tickets for the remaining 2020 home games will go on sale in the coming weeks.

There will be many changes to fan policies at protocols at Lincoln Financial Field. A full breakdown is available at PhiladelphiaEagles.com/Know-Before-You-Go.

Some of the changes include:

►Face coverings are required for all guests (age 2 and up) at all times, other than while actively eating or drinking – while seated – both within Lincoln Financial Field and in parking lots.

►Fans will be required to maintain 6 feet of social distance from other fans and stadium staff at all times.

►Personalized seating pods have been established for proper social distancing and limited fan-to-fan contact. Each seating pod has been appropriately spaced out to allow six feet of distance in all directions. Fans are encouraged to purchase blocks of tickets and attend games with family and other trusted acquaintances.

►To help maintain social distancing guidelines, it is NFL policy that ticket holders cannot sell, transfer or otherwise provide any of their tickets to anyone other than family with whom the ticket holder has been sheltering, or other trusted acquaintances. 

►Social gatherings or tailgating in the sports complex are not permitted for the 2020 season.

►Parking passes will be digital and fans are strongly encouraged to purchase their parking ahead of time. If a fan chooses to purchase parking on game day, a game ticket must be presented to the attendant at the booth. Only fans with tickets to the game will be granted access to the parking lots.

►K Lot and the Wells Fargo Center lots will be operational on game days, and will open approximately two hours before kickoff. To ensure a more convenient and quicker trip from the parking lot to Lincoln Financial Field, it is recommended that fans park in the designated lot found on their game ticket.

►Gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff and guests will be assigned a specific gate for entry that corresponds to the location of their game ticket.

►The clear bag policy will be in effect. Bags no larger than 12x6x12 are permitted.

►All transactions will be cashless at the concessions stands. Cash conversion machines/stations will be available at the stadium. All meals and menu options, condiments and utensils will be pre-packaged and disposable.

►In accordance with CDC guidelines, the stadium will undergo a thorough cleaning, disinfecting and sanitation process before, during and after each game. Numerous hand sanitization stations will be located throughout the stadium.

►Fans must stay home if, they have tested positive for, or been exposed to someone who tested positive for, COVID-19 within the prior 14 days. Or if they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within the prior 48 hours. Or if they have traveled to any state or international territory identified by federal or applicable local governments as being subject to travel or quarantine advisories due to COVID-19 within the prior 14 days.

Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter @Mfranknfl.