Florida Stadiums Now Allowed To Operate at Full Capacity

It was announced on September 25th that Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, approved of the state entering Phase 3 of reopening. While doing so cautiously, many establishments are opening their doors again for business.

Club Space has announced that they will be opening their doors this weekend which is huge for the dance community, especially in Miami. And now, some stadiums are doing the same, but this time, at full capacity,

SLATER SCOOP: Miami Dolphins have been given clearance to go to full capacity of 65,000 fans at Hard Rock Stadium, Gov. DeSantis’ spokesperson tells me.

The team, though, says their current plan of 13,000 fans remains the same for their next home game on Oct. 25.

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) October 7, 2020

This may be a bit alarming for some in other areas of the country. Many venues/stadiums are operating but at very limited capacities. For example, the University of Florida’s football stadium approximately holds 88,000 people. However, the university has approved 20% occupancy during these times (20,000).

To combat the shocked reactions of the public to the full capacity, Florida’s Director of Communications, Fred Piccolo Jr., tweeted that this is all part of Phase 3 and not a special approval from the state officials.

Just to be clear. Sports franchises, like most businesses under phase 3 can do as they see medically and safety wise in their best interests. There is no state clearance or anything of the sort.

— Fred Piccolo Jr (@FredPiccoloJr) October 7, 2020

The Dolphins didn't ask for & don't plan to go to 65K full capacity at games this season, source says.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave them clearance to do so now, as @AndySlater reported, but Dolphins feel more comfortable continuing their plan of hosting 13K fans right now.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 7, 2020

As always, be smart, be conscious of others, and wear a mask!