Vikings to have 250 fans max for remainder of season

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Vikings to have 250 fans maximum at home for remainder of season

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/11/20

While some NFL teams have decided to allow fans in a limited capacity this season, other organizations haven't allowed spectators at all.

The Minnesota Vikings, who have allowed 250 people per contest to attend home games this season, are shutting down plans to host thousands of fans for their final four home games of the 2020 campaign at U.S. Bank Stadium.

After much consideration and discussion with @usbankstadium partners, the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis, we will no longer pursue hosting more than 250 fans for the remaining 2020 Vikings regular season home games.

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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 11, 2020

With coronavirus cases across the country rising, it's no surprise the Vikings decided to scrap their original plans. Minnesota saw a record-breaking 56 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday and 4,900 new COVID cases.

The news comes after the New England Patriots also announced this week that they wouldn't welcome fans to Gillette Stadium in any capacity this season. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker enacted an executive order, banning gatherings at large venues in the state due to an uptick in coronavirus cases. The order will remain in effect through the NFL season.

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