Fans attending Edmonton Elks games at The Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium will need to be fully vaccinated, or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, beginning with the club’s home game on Friday, October 15.
The news was announced Monday by the Elks. The club has been working with the City of Edmonton on implementation planning.
Fans will need to be fully vaccinated (14 days after final dose) and will be required to show either electronic or paper proof of vaccination prior to entrance into the stadium.
If a ticket holder can’t provide proof of full vaccination, they will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result, collected within 48 hours of the game’s scheduled start time. Fans under 12 will be exempt from these requirements.
All Elks business operations and front office employees will be required to be fully vaccinated. Any Elks game day staff, along with stadium and event staff, will be subject to the same game day requirements as fans (proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test). Over the next few weeks additional reviews and approvals may be required.
As we continue to navigate the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, the Elks believe this policy is essential to delivering a safe environment for our fans and staff, as we continue to play an important role in our bringing our community together.
Further details on implementation will be provided in the coming weeks.