The UO will require people aged 12 and older to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test in order to attend university events and activities, including sporting events, as of Monday, Aug. 23. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/y8FgCc4FR4
— University of Oregon (@uoregon) August 20, 2021
The University of Oregon announced Thursday afternoon that in order to attend Duck games on campus, fans over 12 years of age will either need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within three days as of Aug. 23.
The U of O’s decision was made in partnership with public health authorities and peer institutions in the state to help keep the local communities safe in the face of rising COVID case counts.
Oregon State announced the same mandate.
Other sports organizations in the state such as the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to also have these similar mandates in order to attend their games. The Major League Soccer team Portland Timbers and the NWSL Thorns will activate mandates on Aug. 25.
Whether these mandates mean less attendance to Oregon Duck games remains to be seen but considering no Duck fan has been able to attend a game since 2019, it’s still likely Autzen Stadium will be full, or close to it, when Fresno State comes calling Sept. 4.
For a more detailed explanation of the upcoming mandate for Oregon games, click here.