Syracuse University to return to full capacity at sporting events this fall

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics on Friday announced it plans to return to full capacity for spectators at the Carrier Dome this fall.

Syracuse will allow fans back inside the Dome with no capacity restrictions and no social-distancing requirements, the school said.

The university will continue to work with the Onondaga County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health to monitor for and implement any changes made to public-health guidelines. Consistent with the state’s indoor-facilities guidance, vaccinated and unvaccinated fans are welcome to attend games.

In accordance with New York State guidelines, unvaccinated people — or those whose vaccination status is unknown — must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. An antigen-type test result must be completed within six hours of entry and a PCR-type test result must be within 72 hours of entry. Masks will be required for unvaccinated fans over age four, following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Crews finished major upgrades to the Carrier Dome in advance of the 2020 football season. The work included the “largest” center hung video board in college sports, air conditioning, a new audio system, new modern lighting, renovated concession stands, refreshed menu items, improved restrooms, and branding upgrades throughout the facility. But no fans were allowed to attend games last season amid the pandemic so they couldn’t see those changes up close and personal. In 2021, they will get that chance.