The Red Sox expect compliance with the Fenway Park. The Red Sox are also working with the staff at Polar Park in Worcester, which will serve as the Red Sox alternate site in April, to set up similar distancing and safety protocols. The change comes as Massachusetts health officials labeled 20 cities and towns as at high risk for spreading the virus, an increase from the prior 14 communities listed, but still much lower the past numbers. The rules are different at large capacity venues that can hold more than 5,000 peopleso think Fenway, the Garden, and the Pavilion (which just clears the bar, at 5,200). Fans may purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis to the CVS Family Sections located in Grandstand Sections 32 and 33, which are designated alcohol-free areas. I know, I know. Gate D has three elevators and Gates B and E have one elevator each available to fans who require them. Failure to consent to a search will result in denial of entry. Fans may use the text to security feature in the Ballpark App. For starters, no more player suites. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. To keep up with Fenway Park's latest COVID-19 protocols and requirements for attendees, consult the park's health and safety guidelines. There's new information on the state's second mass vaccination site at Fenway Park. The last elevator is located between Gates A and E provides accessibility to all levels on the Left Field side of the ballpark. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC. Premium Seating Restrooms: Right Field Roof Deck, Right and Left Field Pavilion level, State Street Pavilion, Dell Technologies Club, Green Monster. Workers who enter Massachusetts to perform critical infrastructure functions (as specified by the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) while they are commuting to or from or while at work. Upon exiting the park for any reason, fans are unable to return. Massachusetts will move into Step 1 of Phase 4 in the COVID-19 reopening plan on Monday, March 22, which allows for a range of previously closed businesses and venues to open under capacity restrictions. If youre craving live music, you dont have to wait to see it in person. If you lose a child in the ballpark please contact the nearest Security staff member or go to one of the Customer Service Booths located at Gate D, Gate E, and the Big Concourse. "The Red Sox will continue to place the highest priority on the health and safety of all employees, players, and fans that enter Fenway Park," the organization said in its announcement. Street festivals, road races and other festivals along with parades remain shut down. Livenations Ticket Refund Plan, for example, promises automatic refunds if a concert is canceled, and gives buyers the option to have their ticket costs refunded if an event is postponed and not rescheduled within 60 days. However, fans must not go onto the field or interfere in any way with a ball still in play. To request an in-kind donation from the Red Sox Community Relations Department, please see the Community Relations In-Kind Donation Policy. All tickets are delivered digitally via the MLB Ballpark App. But venues could theoretically begin asking ticket-holders to show proof theyve been vaccinated, or at least have tested negative for the virus. Nursing mothers seeking private accommodations are welcome to use the three Family Restroom/Nursing Stations conveniently located throughout the ballpark. Accessibility Fenway Park: For . While Boston performance venues were allowed to reopen on March 22, clubs and concert promoters are very much at the mercy of state and city regulations, which, for the time being, have strict caps on crowd sizes. In the case of inclement weather, please check www.redsox.com/weather, call 877-REDSOX-9 for any updates, or follow us directly on Twitter @RedSox for #FenwayWeather. As of Monday, May 1o, that number can increase to 25 percent per the states latest update to its reopening plan. The last COVID-19 vaccines were administered at Fenway Park on March 27 as the state moved vaccination operations to the Hynes Convention Center as the Red Sox prepared to welcome players and coaches back to the park for the start of the baseball season. The Hall of Fame plaques are located in the Dell Technologies Level. Customer service booths are located at (1) the Big Concourse; (2) Gate D/Homeplate; (3) Gate E/3rd Base Concourse. Find out more about Fenway Park in this section -- history, facts, directions, and more. Fans who arrive to an entry gate for a game with a non-permitted bag will have the option of storing their bag for a fee with a third-party locker company. This restriction includes ammunition. First published on August 3, 2021 / 11:59 PM. Combine that with potentially restricted capacity limits, and youve got a perfect recipe for skyrocketing costs (and, of course, people hoping to cash in on the low supply and high demand). You'll find concessions, live music, family entertainment, the official Red Sox Team Store, and more. Like last summer, preparing for the season here at Fenway, were forced to get creative, Red Sox chief operating officer Jonathan Gilula said. The health and safety of our entire community is always our top priority, and there was no appropriate scenario under which we could provide the Boston Calling experience you love and deserve, a note on the festivals website reads. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides numerous convenient ways for Red Sox fans to get to Fenway Park using public transportation. Ballpark tours are available year-round, daily, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (or 3 hours before game time), starting at the top of each hour. Donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds benefit the Red Sox Foundation, the 501(c)3 official team charity of the Boston Red Sox, and the non-profit children's programs we support. I had no idea what I would soon be missing. I look back in horror at the last weeks before the shutdowns, when not once but twice I turned down the opportunity to see bands live in Boston just because I didnt feel like it at the time. The left field wall -- also known as the Green Monster -- measures 37 feet (11.3 meters) high. Please make sure to put your name and phone number on the CD itself in case the CD and case get separated. Fenway Park will be at full capacity for Boston Red Sox games and concerts starting May 29, while Gillette Stadium will be at 100% capacity for events starting on Memorial Day. Club members also have exclusive access to a private lounge for dining before or during the game. These single-compartment bags must be completely clear without anything concealing part of the bag. Fans traveling to Fenway Park on public transportation should still be aware that mask requirements will remain for those riding the MBTA after May 29, whether they are vaccinated or not. Singing will remain off-limits at indoor performance spaces until restrictions lift, at which point the states new rules allow singing as long as venues follow strict distancing requirements. The new state guidelines will allow singing indoors on May 10. Grandstand wheelchair ticket holders should enter through Gates D or E. Sale of beer at Fenway Park is stopped at the end of the 7th inning (or two and a half hours after the start of the ballgame or earlier at the discretion of management). The Red Sox are exploring the use of environmentally sustainable habits and technologies at Fenway Park. Please check back for updates prior to your visit. Many of the vendors outside Fenway Park were closed throughout the 2020 Major League Baseball season, which was postponed from late March to late July, as fans were not allowed to attend Red. There are a couple good ones. Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. The area where patients line up after checking in to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Fenway Park. By Vanyalands count, seven of Bostons live music venues closed for good in the last year. The Official Red Sox Team Store is located on Jersey Street across from Fenway Park. Since state officials lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on May 29, Fenway Park has been operating at full capacity with no face covering requirements. Beginning Monday, capacity at large venues in Massachusetts will more than double as part of the state's coronavirus re-opening plan. Exiting and re-entering the Park is not permitted at any gate. The Fenway Park vaccination site is open to all Massachusetts residents not just Bostonians who are eligible to get the vaccine under the states three-phase prioritization plan. All rights reserved (About Us). This enhanced screening is part of a league-wide initiative to increase and standardize security procedures at each Major League ballpark and is in addition to the bag check stations for fans carrying items as described below. Concealment of any item on the below list could result in denial of entry. "I think our guidance is really focused on vulnerable populations and people who are most at risk," Baker said. But the question is: When? Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Any fan in need of assistance of any kind is urged to visit our Customer Service booths, where trained staff is ready to help. Fenway Park and the TD Garden in Boston along with Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and the nearly completed Polar Park in Worcester will be allowed to have fans in the stands under the first step of Phase 4. Thank you for your interest in Red Sox Charitable Scoreboard Messages to benefit the Red Sox Foundation. Find out more about Fenway Park in this section -- history, facts, directions, and more. The Red Sox offer an array of premium seating options available for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, or fun with friends and family. Signs, banners and other items may not be paraded around the ballpark, affixed to any permanent structures, or hung over fascia boards or the Green Monster. Red Sox tickets are revocable licenses and the Red Sox may revoke tickets for any reason, at management's discretion. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Fans will not be able to retrieve any surrendered items. While they plan to stay open and honor appointments during inclement weather like snow, staff will notify individuals to cancel and reschedule their appointments if conditions become unsafe. Patients can view the field at Fenway Park after getting their shot. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff). The MLB Ballpark app is your mobile companion when visiting your favorite Major League Baseball ballparks. For more information on the concessions available, check the Concessions Guide. BOSTON (CBS) - Guns N' Roses kicked off a summer concert series at Fenway Park Tuesday night that packed the park with thousands of fans. The trip takes an estimated 15 minutes. Per MLB guidelines, the auxiliary seating areas are not a requirement in 2021, Gilula said. Knives, box cutters, tool of any kind (including Leatherman), or any item that could be used as a weapon, Cans, bottles, glass containers except one sealed 16oz plastic bottle of water, Laser pointers or similar devices that may be used to disrupt play on the field, Clothing items determined offensive by Red Sox management. 20 cities and towns as at high risk for spreading the virus, Massachusetts eases COVID travel restrictions, replacing order with travel advisory, Boston to move into a modified Phase 4 Step 1 of states COVID reopening on Monday; Heres whats different, About 50 Massachusetts schools already using less than 6 feet distance as CDC updates COVID guidelines. Bags will continue to be restricted, with exceptions limited to medical devices and diaper bags., Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. Upon arrival, theyll be asked to check in and complete a health screening. New Kids on the Block will kick off a series of big-name concerts at Fenway Park, a lineup that includes Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, and Billy Joel. February 25, 2021 / 1:33 PM / CBS Boston. The players and coaching staff that dont fit within the clubhouse confines at Fenway Park will have lockers set up in an adjacent auxiliary room that was once the teams training room. Umbrellas are allowed inside Fenway Park but may only be used during official rain delays. But because of that crowd cap, the House of Blues would have the same crowd size, despite having a capacity of 2,200. At least, its supposed to. Charlie Baker said that Massachusetts will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 29. An exact line between what's indoors and what's outdoors at Fenway Park will soon be drawn.