New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, one of which includes the increase of outdoor stadium capacity from 20 percent to 33 percent.
For the Mets, the max capacity for games has been 8,492. With the new easing of restrictions, that number boosts to 14,111.
The policy will go into effect on May 19, but since the Mets will be away at that time, it will start for them May 24 when they begin a seven game homestand.
However, it remains to be seen if the Mets can physically see that increase at their stadium due to social distancing requirements.
Many of you are asking whether the Mets actually CAN go to 33% due to social distancing requirements. Team ticketing reps have told fans the actual maximum in May will be 22% to abide by the six-foot rule.
The answer I received… (continued in next tweet)
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 26, 2021
In addition to the outdoor seating increase for venues, the following COVID-19 restrictions have been eased as well, starting May 15:
- Offices can increase from 50 percent to 75 percent.
- Gyms outside New York City can now operate at 50 percent.
- Casinos and gaming facilities can now operate at half capacity.
The Mets will have to wait and see if when the number increases to 33 percent, if New York State will lower the social distancing requirements to less than six feet so they will be able to fit those 14,000+ fans.
