New Jersey will allow the New York Giants, New York Jets, New Jersey Devils, other teams in the state to have limited fans

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Fans are returning to sporting events in New Jersey starting March 1, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. It will be the first time since COVID-19 closed a large part of the country in March last year, when fans will participate in professional games and senior colleagues taking place in the state.

The governor announced on Monday in an interview on WFAN that sports venues with a capacity of over 5,000 can allow a small percentage of fans to participate in events. Indoor facilities, such as the Prudential Center, home to the New Jersey Devils, allowed 10% of their capacity. Outdoor facilities such as MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and Jets, can have 15% off events.

In a joint statement, the Giants and Jets expressed hope that COVID-19 numbers would continue to improve throughout the spring and summer and that the number of people allowed at MetLife Stadium would “steadily increase.” They hope to have even more than the 12,375 spectators currently allowed at 15% capacity.

The NFL season doesn’t begin until September.

The Devils plan to open their gates to fans on March 2, when they host the New York Islands at the Prudential Center. Ten percent of their capacity for a hockey game would allow about 1,650 spectators.

“This is a day our entire staff has been planning, working and looking forward to for the past 11 months,” Devils president Jake Reynolds said in a statement. “Those who enter the building will be confident that our process and protocols are focused on making their safety the number one priority. This includes maximizing social distance, minimizing contacts, and using products and technology to ensure the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of fans and attendees. The journey of the fans was developed to give consumers confidence from the street to the chair and we can’t wait to feel their energy welcome them back to the Prudential Center to cheer up and celebrate the devils’ victories in person.

Seton Hall basketball also aims to bring fans back for the March 3 game against the University of Connecticut at the Prudential Center.

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