In accordance with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Directed Health Measure announced Tuesday, Nebraska Athletics and University of Nebraska-Lincoln leadership will follow a reinstituted face covering (mask) mandate for all indoor spaces in athletic venues.
The new DHM from LLCHD was originally schedule to run through Sept. 30, but has since been extended to run through at least Nov. 24. It applies to Husker home competitions during that time. The mask mandate will affect Nebraska games differently depending on the venue and the different types of spaces in the respective venues, including primary seating areas, concourses, club levels, loge seating, private suites and press areas.
Nebraska Athletics has worked closely with the LLCHD throughout the pandemic and will continue to do so throughout the upcoming 2021-22 athletic season. The Athletic Department will rely on guidance from the LLCHD and remain fluid to best protect the safety of our fans, student-athletes, coaches, staff and community.
The Athletic Department will implement the following policies for events through Nov. 24. The policies have been reviewed by the LLCHD.
Memorial Stadium (Football)
Nebraska fans attending the Iowa game are strongly encouraged to wear an appropriate face covering (covering both the nose and mouth) when on campus property. The new Directed Health Measure is set to expire prior to the Iowa game, but should it remain in affect, it will apply to various spaces in Memorial Stadium as follows:
- Concourses – Masks are strongly recommended in concourse spaces
- Lobbies – Masks are strongly recommended upon entry and required when utilizing elevators or in common indoor premium spaces
- Elevators – Masks are required when using an elevator
- Suites – Masks are strongly recommended for this cohort group when inside the respective suite and required when outside in the hallways and lobbies of the suite level
- Club Areas – Masks strongly recommended when sitting in the outdoor seats and required when inside the indoor portion of the club level
- Press Box – Masks are required by media and other personnel on this indoor level
- Seating Bowl – Masks are strongly recommended in any seating area outdoors
Nebraska Event Management, at the directive of our leadership team, may require certain working positions and media members to wear an appropriate face covering when outdoors and near the playing field.
Bob Devaney Sports Center (Volleyball, Wrestling)
For all Nebraska home volleyball matches (through at least Nov. 24), the face covering mandate will apply to all in attendance. Volleyball fans and workers will be required to wear a face covering (covering both the nose and mouth) when on university property and inside the venue.
Fans are encouraged to bring their own mask with a limited number of face coverings made available at the arena entry points.
Pinnacle Bank Arena (Men's & Women's Basketball)
For all Nebraska home basketball games (through at least Nov. 24), the face covering mandate will apply to all in attendance. Basketball fans and workers will be required to wear a face covering (covering both the nose and mouth) when inside the venue.
Nebraska Athletics will provide details for other athletic venues as additional teams begin their 2021-22 seasons later this fall.