Large stadiums and arenas for professional sports and large events can reopen with limited capacity: 

• Indoor event venue capacity at 30% 
• Outdoor event venue capacity at 33%

Before reopening, stadiums and arenas must:

• Obtain New York State Department of Health approval for both venues and events
• Ensure all staff and spectators receive a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the event
• Mandate face coverings, social distancing, and temperature checks for all those in attendance
• Mandate assigned, socially distanced seating
• Collect contact information from all those in attendance to help inform contact tracing efforts
• Meet enhanced air filtration, ventilation, and purification standards
• Ensure retail, food services, and athletic activities follow all State-issued guidance

Learn more about stadium and arena reopening guidelines.

Before reopening, performing arts and entertainment venues must:

• Restrict venues to 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors
  • If all attendees present proof of negative test prior to entry, capacity can increase up to 150 people indoors and up to 500 people outdoors
• Require masks and social distancing by all attendees
• Strictly follow all applicable Department of Health guidance

Learn more performing arts and entertainment venue reopening guidelines.