An Update for Delaware Football Fans

We are very excited to welcome back fans to Delaware Stadium this Saturday for our 2021 fall home opener. As you would expect, the University of Delaware is doing all that it can to protect the health and safety of all members of our community and the following new protocols were announced by the University on Friday. We hope the precautionary measures we are taking will make you feel more comfortable cheering on UD with your fellow Blue Hen fans.

Consistent with how we are protecting UD students, faculty and staff, we are requiring all attendees at our home football games, ages 12 and older, to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of the event. "Full vaccination" means that guests have received their final COVID-19 vaccine dose at least 14 days in advance of the day of the game. Authentic proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test will be accepted as long as the test was taken within 72 hours of the day of the game through a medical or accredited company; please note that "at home tests" will not be accepted.

Guests can present a paper copy of their vaccination card or negative test results at the entry gate, OR show an electronic copy of their vaccination card or negative test results on their smart phones. Adults will also need to show valid identification matching the vaccination card/test results.

In addition, all event attendees and participants — including UD students, faculty and staff — will need to complete the UD Daily Health Check and show the green check display reflecting health clearance for venue access.

Face masks are recommended to be worn when you cannot physically distance yourself from others in the stadium or surrounding areas.

Face masks are required to be worn when inside any buildings, including club areas. Food will be served in the newly built Stadium Club but guests will need to eat and drink outside so that face masks can be worn inside at all times. Food will not be served in the Bob Carpenter Club this season, but the Club will be open for Delaware Diamond Society members to watch the game.

While children under the age of 12 do not need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test for entry, it is the University's expectation that all attendees aged 2-11 years old wear face masks at UD outdoor events.

The University will continually evaluate its event attendance policy in consultation with public health guidance. For more information about UD's health and safety guidelines, please visit www.udel.edu/coronavirus.
Information for Delaware Athletics non-football sporting events will be released next week.

Mobile Ticketing

Delaware Athletics tickets are delivered for all sporting events digitally. All ticket holders can fully manage their tickets through their account, including downloading tickets to their digital wallet, reissuing tickets via the print-at-home option, or transferring tickets to friends and guests with ease. This process allows for improved ticket delivery and management, as well as fewer physical contact points. Please click here to access the Digital Ticket Guide for more information.

Pre-Game/Entering Delaware Stadium

Gates to Delaware Stadium will open 2.5 hours prior to the scheduled kickoff. To avoid congestion at the gate, as wait times entering the stadium will be longer than normal with updated health and safety protocols, fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Fans are asked to enter the stadium through designated gates based on where they park on gameday. Please click here for a map of parking lots and assigned gate entry.
Stadium Club seat ticket holders are encouraged to enter through the main entrance of the Whitney Athletic Center to receive their wristband for ease of access between the Stadium Club and their seats.

Parking/Tailgating

Single Game Parking
- Parking is available in any of the lots designated "Single Game Parking'' on the above map on a first come, first served basis. Single game parking is available for $20 on gamedays and you must pay upon entry, cash only. Advanced single game parking is available to purchase online for $18, and you must print your pass and have it in hand upon entry. Click here to purchase advanced single game parking. Tailgating is permissible in all single game parking lots. Please see below for full tailgating guidelines.
Season Ticket Member Parking
- Season ticket members have exclusive access to purchase season long discounted parking. HenSaver parking pass costs $99 for the season and allows parking in any of our single game lots.
Tailgating Guidelines
- Patrons may tailgate beginning four (4) hours prior to kick-off and may resume post game for up to two (2) hours after the conclusion of the game. Tailgates must be limited to the immediate space behind the patron's vehicle and driveways must be kept clear at all times. Tents or awnings are not to be erected in parking spaces, or in such a manner as to impede the flow of traffic or fire lane required by code. Failure to comply could result in loss of parking privileges. Personal porta-potties are not permitted in the parking lots. Charcoal grills are permitted, but coals must be disposed of in aluminum cans provided in each lot. Gas grills are permitted. For more information, please click here (PDF).

Food/Concessions

Food will be available to purchase in the Stadium Club, but all food must be consumed outside. (Club Menu)
Food will not be served in the Bob Carpenter Club this season, but the Club will be open for Delaware Diamond Society members to watch the game.
Concessions will operate as normal. Brand new concession stands will be open on the west side of the stadium. (Map)

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