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The first season of Raiders football in Las Vegas will be played with no fans at Allegiant Stadium because of the coronavirus pandemic, team owner Mark Davis announced today in a letter to season ticket holders.
Most of the NFL’s other teams are making a similar call, as professional sports has emerged from virus-related closures to competitions in empty stadiums.
“There is nothing more important to the Raider organization than the health and safety of our players, coaches, staff, stadium workers, and fans,” the letter reads. “... This decision is based on our commitment to protect the health of our fans and the entire community in response to the coronavirus pandemic affecting us all.”
The Raiders ruled out playing at a reduced capacity because it wouldn’t be fair to personal seat license holders “given the challenges and potential inequities associated with determining who can and cannot attend specific games if the stadium were to operate at a reduced capacity.”
Season ticket holders can receive a full refund for the 2020 season or apply payments to 2021. They are asked to email the franchise with questions at [email protected].
“While the current situation is not how any of us envisioned celebrating the opening of Allegiant Stadium, when circumstances permit we look forward to sharing an unparalleled GameDay Experience in the Magnificent Stadium you helped to build,” the letter said.
The Raiders host the Saints on Sept. 21 on Monday Night Football for its maiden game at Allegiant. Last week, the planned first event of the stadium — a Garth Brooks concert on Aug. 22 — was rescheduled to Feb. 27.
This letter was sent to Raiders season ticket holders announcing fans wouldn't be allowed in Allegiant Stadium for the 2020 season because of the pandemic.
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