Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Vikings have had to adjust by changing conventional routines and taking protocols to prevent the virus from spreading.
Minnesota’s latest adjustment is having no fans for the September home games, the team announced on Tuesday. Those games are the opener against the Packers on Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 against the Titans.
“We have sought to balance the opportunity to provide fan access with the responsibility to adhere to public health and medical guidance in order to maintain the health and safety of fans, players, staff members and the broader community. Ultimately, public health is our top priority,” the Vikings said in a statement.
The team did, however, leave the door open for later games to possibly have fans down the road. It remains to be seen whether that will come to fruition, though.
“We will continue to work with the appropriate officials on our plans with the hope of bringing fans back in a safe manner later this season,” the Vikings said in a statement.