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Super Bowl 55 takes place on February 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The biggest question leading up to the game, outside of who will be playing, is whether fans will be in attendance.
Now, we know the answer.
The NFL has announced that 22,000 fans will be allowed to attend the game in person.
There will be plenty of safety precautions in place to ensure a safe environment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
From TMZ Sports:
The Shield also laid out the safety guidelines fans must follow if they do get a seat at Raymond James Stadium … saying masks, social distancing and “podded seating” will all be requirements.
NFL officials also say there will be “touchless in-stadium experiences at concessions, restrooms, and security checkpoints” to further help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Out of the 22,000 available tickets, 7,500 will be given out for free to health care workers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell surprised a group of nurses and front line workers with the news.
The NFL is inviting 7,500 vaccinated health care workers to attend Super Bowl LV to thank and honor them for their continued extraordinary service during the pandemic.
To celebrate, @nflcommish surprised Sarasota Memorial Hospital health care workers with tickets to #SBLV. pic.twitter.com/iurMY0BvMM
— NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2021
The AFC and NFC representatives in Super Bowl 55 will be determined this weekend. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will battle it out, while the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will square off in the NFC.