Governor Phil Murphy said Monday that fans will be able to attend sports and entertainment events at New Jersey’s largest facility in limited numbers starting next week.
Venues with indoor seating capacity of 5,000 or more in New Jersey will allow fans to occupy 10% of the seats starting March 1, the Democratic governor said on WFAN sports radio station.
15% of capacity for outdoor venues over 5,000 seats.
He said face coverings and social distancing will be required at these venues.
“If you buy tickets together, you can sit together, but otherwise you’ll have to spread out.
The order applies to major arenas in the state, including Newark’s Prudential Center, where the NHL’s New Jersey Devils play, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, home of the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets.
The governor said about 1,700 to 1,800 fans should be allowed to attend Devils’ hockey games under the new rules.