Bills Mafia will get another opportunity to cheer on their team in its quest for a Super Bowl title.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Bills will be allowed approximately 6,700 fans for their home divisional-round game against the Baltimore Ravens that will be played in Buffalo on Jan. 16 at 8:15 pm ET.
According to details released by the team, “all fans will be required to obtain a negative COVID test result through the NFL’s testing partner, Bioreference Laboratories in order to attend the game.”
The Bills say fans will be required to pay for their COVID-19 test as part of their ticket purchase, and that tests will be administered two to three days before the game. Fans who test negative and provide proof will be admitted to the game.
“It was a great joy to see the Buffalo Bills win their first home playoff game in more than two decades in front of thousands of New York fans on Saturday, and we’re looking forward to extending that winning streak this week,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement. “New York’s first-in-the-nation pilot plan to reopen Bills Stadium to fans went smoothly, and we’re pleased to be able to extend it to next week’s game. The success of our pilot plan depends on individual behavior as well as collective measures, and I urge Bills fans to stay safe and follow the rules as we look to another exciting game. Go Bills!”
Fans must wear a mask at all times in the stadium, with the only exception being to consume food or beverage. Contact tracing will also be conducted after the game and tailgating remains prohibited.
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