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Texas A&M updates Kyle Field attendance capacity plans for the upcoming football season
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A day after announcing Kyle Field would hold 30 percent capacity for the upcoming college football season, Texas A&M has issued an update to that plan.
Instead of allowing for 30 percent capacity, Texas A&M is moving down to 25 percent capacity in order to comply with recommended health protocols and risk mitigation tactics for the well-being of student-athletes, fans and staff.
Here is the statement issued by Texas A&M on Wednesday:
In preparation for the return of Aggie Football, Texas A&M has established a reduced capacity, distanced seating plan designed to host fans at Kyle Field as safely as possible while focusing on the recommended health protocols and risk mitigation tactics for the well-being of student-athletes, fans and staff.
While the situation remains fluid and continues to evolve, Texas A&M’s plan ensures that attendance at Kyle Field during the 2020 season will comply with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-28 limiting the normal operating capacity for outdoor sporting venues. The exact capacity percentage will be determined based on the number of season ticket holders and student sport pass holders who choose to attend. While the football season is scheduled to begin Sept. 26, a number of factors may impact the anticipated attendance at later home games. As of today, the initial anticipated attendance to begin the season is approximately 25 percent of normal stadium operating capacity. This is subject to change based on emerging information as well as local and state health developments.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
