COLUMBUS – Whatever the 2020 Ohio State football season eventually looks like, fewer fans will be there to see it in person.
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The university announced Tuesday that, if games are played at Ohio Stadium this fall, crowd size will likely amount to no more than 20% of overall stadium capacity due to safety precautions to control the spread of the coronavirus.
With Ohio Stadium expected to be at reduced capacity this season because of the #COVID19pandemic, @OhioStAthletics is offering @OhioStateFB season ticket holders a chance to rethink their options before the first kickoff. https://t.co/3Bhq0yZ5Z1
— Ohio State News (@OhioStateNews) July 28, 2020
The university will require physical distancing and mandatory face masks or facial coverings, there will be limited concessions and no tailgating or pregame skull session at St. John Arena, according to a message to season ticket holders.
Season ticket holders who opt out of their 2020 tickets will still be eligible for season tickets next year
We understand not all fans will feel comfortable attending games for health and safety reasons, or may not be interested in attending due to reduced capacity guidelines. Therefore, we are allowing all season ticket holders to opt out of their 2020 football season tickets commitment without longevity or eligibility penalty, if they wish. -message to Ohio State football ticket holders
Those who opt out retain their consecutive years of purchase and full season ticket eligibility.
Season ticket holders have the option to receive a refund for the affected game tickets, a credit toward a future ticket purchase or can donate their ticket payments to an athletic scholarship fund.