(Top photo: Adam Glanzman / Getty Images). Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and bags containing essential medical equipment. The Official Red Sox Team Store is located on Jersey Street across from Fenway Park. However, fans who are not vaccinated have been and continue to be asked to wear a mask at all times in the park, indoors or outdoors. Dugout Seating is sold on a season ticket basis only. But the organization has said in the past that they will fully comply with updated guidance from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and City of Boston. BOSTON (CBS) -- The Red Sox return to Fenway Park on Friday, and if you plan on attending a game this Labor Day weekend, you can't forget your mask. However, fans must not go onto the field or interfere in any way with a ball still in play. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. To request a video copy of a game, please e-mail [emailprotected] or call 617-226-6652. BOSTON MA. "I think our guidance is really focused on vulnerable populations and people who are most at risk," Baker said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. If the game is rained out, your message will run on the date that the game is rescheduled. Noisemakers of any kind are prohibited in Fenway Park. The area where patients line up after checking in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Fenway Park. All other animals are prohibited. The Boston Red Sox do not condone misbehavior of any kind. / CBS Boston. The new rules do allow individuals to take off their masks while actively eating and drinking.. Absolutely no re-entry is allowed at Fenway Park. To put it mildly, I feel like itnow! Beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, added tickets for two games against the Marlins (on May 29 and 30) were placed on sale. Mindful of the winter weather, both Red Sox and CIC Health officials insisted that they organized . Health and safety was the priority and thats what guided us last year, Gilula said. Take local hero J Mascis for example. A limited number of tickets for that day's game are sold at Gate E on Lansdowne St beginning 90 minutes prior to all games. Fans may call the security hotline at (617) 226-6411. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Signs and banners may be admitted as long as they do not; obstruct the sight lines of other fans, cover up existing signage, exhibit messages commercial in nature, contain obscene or offensive language, are not paraded around the park; affixed to any permanent structures, hung over fascia boards or the Green Monster. Last year, in a park without fans, players were separated into corporate suites on the third level of the park. Fenway Park undergoes preparations to serve as a COVID-19 vaccination site on Jan. 27, 2021. Singing will remain off-limits at indoor performance spaces until restrictions lift, at which point the states new rules allow singing as long as venues follow strict distancing requirements. The new state guidelines will allow singing indoors on May 10. As for the visiting team, the concourse area outside the visiting clubhouse will be open to fans and therefore not allowed for overflow space of the visiting team like last year. When the Red Sox return to Fenway Park next week for the season opener, things will look a bit different at the park, which in 2020 was modified in unprecedented fashion to account for. Our goal is to get everybody vaccinated here, so we can get back to play as soon as possible.. Livenations Ticket Refund Plan, for example, promises automatic refunds if a concert is canceled, and gives buyers the option to have their ticket costs refunded if an event is postponed and not rescheduled within 60 days. The Red Sox will strictly enforce this prohibition. There are several dozen paid parking lots and garages within walking distance of the park. The 112-year-old home of the Red Sox is serving as the states second-largest mass COVID-19 vaccination site, with plans to administer roughly 500 vaccines doses a day when Phase 2 of the Massachusetts rollout begins Monday before ramping up to 1,250 the following week. Proper dress is required. Andrew Munro from Northborough was at the game with his wife, Anna, and two kids, Adam and Rebecca, who were attending their first Sox game. For now, smaller crowds will likely also be greeted with new rules designed to limit the spread of the virus. The Red Sox also "strongly recommend" that anyone who is considered to be "high-risk" under CDC guidelines refrain from coming to Fenway Park at this time. Follow Jen on Twitter @jcmccaffrey, Workers installing tents for use as auxiliary dugouts in 2020. This restriction includes ammunition. Now it can host your event! To report a security issue or request assistance from our security team via text message, text the word SECURITY to 23215 or call the security hotline at 617-226-6411. Any fan in need of assistance of any kind is urged to visit our Customer Service booths, where trained staff is ready to help. If you would like to audition to sing the National Anthem at games, please send us a CD of you or your group performing The Star-Spangled Banner, a cappella, in 90 seconds or less. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. ATMs are located at (1) Gate E/3rd Base Concourse; (2) Gate A/Jersey Street; (3) Gate D/Homeplate; (4) The Big Concourse; (5) Gate C. Bags must be 5"x9"x2" or smaller (the size of a small purse or clutch). 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Travelers who are fully vaccinated (i.e. The Dell Technologies Club is sold on a season ticket basis only. The players parking lot, which sits at the corner of Jersey Street and Van Ness Street, will be tented and used as an open-air player lounge, dining space and meeting area. Since state officials lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, Fenway Park has been operating at full capacity with no face covering requirements. Patients enter through Fenway Parks Gate A located on the corner of Brookline Avenue and Jersey Street into the vaccination site, which runs inside along the third-baseline concourse. Hard-sided coolers and glass containers are not allowed. The team will be back in the clubhouse. As the highly contagious Delta variant continues to cause COVID-19 cases to tick up in Massachusetts, experts say outdoor transmission remains rare. The non-uniformed person(s) selected and the memorable moment selected will be chosen only by a unanimous vote of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Selection Committee. In a development that will hopefully help the citys remaining venues outlast this final stretch of the pandemic, a big batch of federal aid is about to kick in. Like last summer, preparing for the season here at Fenway, were forced to get creative, Red Sox chief operating officer Jonathan Gilula said. When its up and running, the program will provide a huge windfall of cash to smaller venues of up to 45 percent of the revenue they lost in the pandemic. Any fan that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the game for others and/or fails to comply with the above guidelines will be promptly ejected from Fenway Park, may be subject to arrest and prosecution by the Boston Police, forfeiture of ticket privileges, and other penalties including up to a lifetime ban. Gate D has three elevators and Gates B and E have one elevator each available to fans who require them. Mail Your CD to:Boston Red SoxAttn: Anthem4 Jersey StreetBoston, MA 02215. Performers are asked to keep 25 feet away from the first row of audience members (or install Plexiglass barriers), and 10 feet apart from one another, and wear face coverings during performances whenever feasible.. Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes. Overlooking the playing field and the city of Boston, the Dell Technologies Club is one of Fenway Park's premium seating areas. Backpacks, drawstring bags, duffel bags, tote bags, oversized purses, and other similar style bags are NOT permitted. Fans who have lost items lost items should call Fan Services at 617-226-6831 the following day for assistance. All tours are handicap accessible. Any prohibited items left at the screening area shall be considered surrendered and will be discarded. The Big Concourse is located between Gate B and Gate C near the outfield. As of April 2 that number was stuck at 5.2 percent. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and bags containing essential medical equipment. All persons, bags, and personal items are subject to physical inspection before entering Fenway Park. Management reserves the right to remove any signs or banners at any time. So far in the 2021 season, Fenway Park has been at limited capacity (currently set at 25 percent). Interfering or attempting to interfere with any balls in play or throwing any object onto the field is strictly prohibited and will result in ejection and/or prosecution. Meanwhile, theyd often walk down to the field through the stands, a setup that wouldnt work this year with fans sitting in two- and four-person pods throughout the park. As of April 2 that number was stuck at 5.2 percent. August 1 is the date at which all the current state-mandated restrictions are supposed to disappear statewide, but that target date is set at August 22 in Boston. The city of Boston will allow Fenway Park to open to 100 percent capacity. Since state officials lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, Fenway Park has been operating at full capacity with no face covering requirements. Were not nave; we know we might have to reschedule, he said. First-hand look at COVID-19 protocols in place at Fenway Park. All rights reserved, Boston Mayor Kim Janey announced on Aug. 20 that she was restoring the city's indoor mask mandate, Boston's indoor mask mandate went into effect citywide, Gut-Wrenching': 11 Red Sox Players, Coaches Out Due to COVID, Growing Number of Red Sox Players, Coaches Test Positive for COVID, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, FIRST ALERT: As Snow Continues to Fall, Weekend Storm Promises More for Boston, JetBlue Plane, Private Jet Have Close Call' at Boston's Logan Airport: FAA, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week. For a glimpse of how this may play out, look no further than whats happening to sports tickets in Boston right now, where Red Sox ticket costs hit new highs both on the resale market and through dynamic pricing., StubHub is already seeing strong demand from sports fans nationwide and in Boston for teams that have welcomed fans into stands, and we expect a similar trend once tickets for concerts and shows become available, Adam Budelli, head of partnerships at StubHub, says in an emailed statement. Jersey Street runs from Brookline Avenue at Gate A to Van Ness Street at Gate D. Children age two and under do not require a ticket for admission. Mayor Kim Janey said it's important to do everything we can to slow the spread of COVID-19. NOTE: Red Sox Foundation messages run during the middle and end of the 2nd and 3rd innings on the New Balance scoreboard located above the bleachers. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Phase 2 of the Massachusetts rollout begins Monday, Heres a look at Fenway Park converted into a COVID-19 vaccination site, more than a hundred other vaccination sites in Massachusetts, several dozen paid parking lots and garages. "The Red Sox will continue to place the highest priority on the health and safety of all employees, players, and fans that enter Fenway Park," the organization said in its announcement. The area where patients line up after checking in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Fenway Park. Our A-to-Z Guide can answer your questions! Charlie Baker said that Massachusetts will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 29. Stay up to date with everything Boston. If you're a human and see this, please ignore it. After Boston Mayor Kim Janey announced on Aug. 20 that she was restoring the city's indoor mask mandate, citing the delta variant, the Red Sox were said to be in discussions with city officials about how exactly the rules would apply to the mostly outdoor venue, the Boston Globe reported. The Ford Clubhouse is located at 72 Brookline Avenue, and serves as a private venue before, during, and after the Red Sox home games for all Dugout Seat Holders. Any guest interfering with a ball in play, or going onto the playing field, will be ejected from the ball park and subject to possible arrest. Guns N' Roses at Fenway Par, August 3, 2021. Please try again later. That list includes Great Scott, which is in the process of reemerging in a new location with help from a grassroots investment campaign. The trip takes an estimated 15 minutes. Fenway Park measures 310 feet (94.5 meters) down the left field line: 379 feet (115.5 meters) in left center field; 390 feet (118.9 meters) in center field; 420 feet (128 meters) in deep center field; 380 feet (115.8 meters) in deep right field; and 302 feet (92 meters) down the right field line. Fans traveling to Fenway Park on public transportation should still be aware that mask requirements will remain for those riding the MBTA after May 29, whether they are vaccinated or not.. He was fine with being in the crowd. That extends to the stage as well. Navigate to Fenway Park's Security Guidelines for a full list of guidelines. Its pretty surreal, Wilson said. The training room will move to the media interview room on the second floor above the clubhouse, a space that is directly connected to the weight room. Outdoor gatherings at private residents and in private backyards remains at a maximum of 25 people with indoor house gatherings also still remaining at 10 people. But if the current state of affairs had you thinking Aerosmith might step on stage for a crowd one-eighth the normal size, you might have to dream on. Community Relations In-Kind Donation Policy . Bands big and smallbut especially the big oneswill probably need to be assured that not just Boston, but other cities are going to be able to sustain full- or close-to-full-size crowds before they hit the road. The left field wall -- also known as the Green Monster -- measures 37 feet (11.3 meters) high. In the event that individuals are interfering with your enjoyment of the game, there are four ways for you to report abusive fan behavior to Red Sox Security during Red Sox games (beginning 2 hours prior to first pitch): Fan safety is a top priority for the Red Sox and Major League Baseball. Below is a list of items that will not be permitted into Fenway Park. Job Responsibilities. Group and Birthday Tour Packages are available for any age and size group. Fans will not be able to retrieve any surrendered items. And while fans wont be required to wear masks in the parks outdoor seats or covered concourse, it likely will be a good idea to have one on hand. The Red Sox are currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has affected at least eleven players and coaches, including All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Hes planning a Dinosaur Jr tour in the U.S. and Canada, with multiple dates in New England, starting in May. Cameras and video cameras are permitted inside Fenway Park, but cannot be used to reproduce the game and must not interfere with other fans' enjoyment of the game. Note that clicking the link below will block access to this site for 24 hours. Fans interfering with a ball in play will be subject to arrest and prosecution. The Red Sox strongly encourage all fans to take public transportation to the game. Fenway Park has hosted presidents and legends, All-Stars and rock stars. Exiting and re-entering the Park is not permitted at any gate. Packing screaming fans into sweaty venues the way we used to has just not been the reasonable thing to do during a pandemic spread by respiratory droplets, and per the reopening guidelines, itll be one of the last facets of our lives in this city to return. Customer service booths are located at (1) the Big Concourse; (2) Gate D/Homeplate; (3) Gate E/3rd Base Concourse. Register to be a designated driver through MLB Ballpark App with the Sam Adams Responsible Fan program. The rules are different at large capacity venues that can hold more than 5,000 peopleso think Fenway, the Garden, and the Pavilion (which just clears the bar, at 5,200). While they plan to stay open and honor appointments during inclement weather like snow, staff will notify individuals to cancel and reschedule their appointments if conditions become unsafe. 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