Anything long anticipated always comes!
The Baseball which millions of fans in the globe have been waiting is finally here. Although COVID-19 changed things in mid-2020 while the Major League Baseball was still in progress, it was never going to be the new normal for Baseball fans and fanatics. Suppose there will be no interruptions, then you might have to tweak your 2021 diary because:
- Teams will embark on 162-game schedule; teams will also play against other teams in their respective leagues
- Almost all the players have returned and the base can contain at least 26 players and a taxi squad of five men
- Interesting enough, Baseball fans will be allowed to attend the events.
Even though, everyone is aware that the pandemic is still alive with some parts of the world experiencing a third wave, the league will resume based on a set of protocols. For instance, the stadiums will not have a maximum of full capacity. To be precise, let’s focus on the measures put in place on each field or stadium.
Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field
All Wrigley Field’s restrooms are equipped with flushometers, touch-free faucets, water closets and urinals. These products are also featured in the American Airlines 1914 Club and the players’ clubhouse restrooms.
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic that has hugely hit the world, several measures have to be put in place in order to ensure that both players and fans are safe. This are the precautions which have been enacted by the facility.
- Masks must be put on at all times unless one is drinking or eating while at his/her seat
- Every mobile ticket has a specific entry gate to minimize congestion and traffic at the entrances.
- Wallets and purses that are larger than 9 x 5 inches will be prohibited so as to avoid congestion and contact of bag searches.
- A new touchless screening technique allows you to keep your wallets, phones, and keys in your pockets as you walk through metal detectors.
- Cash at retail outlets or concessions will not be accepted. However, payment with credit cards and mobile wallets are acceptable.
Colorado Rockies and Coors Field
Colorado Rockies specified top-notch products during the renovation of restrooms on the stadium’s club level and in the players’ clubhouse. The stadium later launched of the major facelift of 25-year-old Coors Field in Denver in 2019.
The new restrooms provide club level guests with very unique and beautiful environment which is made up of the best urinals and water closets as well as the touch-free flushometers and custom-engraved faucets.
The organization realized the benefits of touch-free restrooms before the COVID-19 pandemic which made the 2020 season vulnerable. Rockies fans who will be present during the games this season will enjoy the improved hygiene alongside the sleek design and restrooms convenience on MLB’s second-largest stadium.
The maximum stadium attendance of Rockies live this season is 42.6%of capacity (21,363 of 50,144). Unlike the ordinary tickets, the tickets provided are all digital.
Additional Precautions
- Masks required at all times. Disposable face mask will be provided to fans who arrive at the ballpark without an approved face covering.
- Every digital ticket must include an assigned entry gate to prevent congestion and limit traffic
- Backpacks and other multi-pocket bags and purses will not be allowed. Single-pocket, diaper bags and medical bags that are smaller than 16”x16”x8” are permitted and they are subject to search.
- Ballpark’s standing room areas will be out of bounce. Fans must always be on their seats unless they want to access concession areas and restrooms.
- No Cash. Only credit cards will be accepted at the retail outlets or concessions.
Texas Rangers and Globe Life Field
Texas Rangers are now welcoming their fans back!
Globe Life Field which was initially scheduled to open on March 23, 2020, will now be the home of diehard fanatics. Texas are back and will be playing to full stadiums as the fans stay safe at the game.
Products which include flushometers were specified by Globe Life Field across all restrooms. With the Bluetooth connected faucets, the stadium management are able to configure and adjust settings using a smartphone and give real-time updates on battery life and water usage.
Globe Life Field is open at full capacity attendance, all tickets must be accessed digitally with the MLB Ballpark App and will have the following COVID-19 measures:
- Masks required at all times unless you are drinking or eating while in your seat.
- No bags will be permitted except for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and young children.
- No tailgating allowed because there will be no fan shuttles from the parking lots
- Safe distancing will be enforced in retail locations and concession lines.
- Cash not acceptable at retail outlets. Only mobile wallets or credit cards payments are accepted.
If you are a fan of the Major League baseball teams; Rangers Rockies Cubs and any other teams, it will be lit and lively since the Cubs installed the lights! This is surely what you have been waiting for since the COVID-19 caused unrest to the league.