Braves allowing full capacity with masks required, but vaccines not required
The Braves will be allowing full capacity starting the first week of May.
The Texas Rangers made headlines by deciding to allow a packed house for their 2021 home opener. Masks are required, but enforcing that is a whole other issue. The Atlanta Braves are now set to deal with a similar situation.
The Braves are reportedly set to open up every seat in Truist Park and do away with any sort of lowered capacity rules. That will begin May 7.
Braves announce they'll return to full capacity starting May 7. Masks required, vaccinations not required.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 28, 2021
If you're not comfortable, Braves say they'll give you a credit for a future game this season.
Braves ready for a full house starting in May
Masks being required is likely going to be the situation at every stadium this season. However, just about any game features plenty of fans not wearing the masks. That is one thing when there is limited capacity. But with a full stadium, there are those who will not feel comfortable.
The hope is that every stadium can be at full capacity at some point this season. Vaccine rates going up would help that happen.
The question of capacity allowance is new to everyone following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It ends up being a state-by-state issue more than anything else. Teams are always going to want more money, thus it would be surprising if any owner turned down this type of opportunity.
At some point in the near future every single sports stadium will get rid of the restrictions. But when is the proper time to do that? That is the ultimate question and one that should be answered by those with expert knowledge on the subject.
Hopefully, the Braves can enforce the mask rules and make everyone in the park feel comfortable while taking in a game.
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