Carlisle United has confirmed that it has reduced its stadium’s capacity so fans do not have to show a COVID pass to attend.
Brunton Park has room for 18,000 fans but have reduced capacity to 9,999 to escape the new COVID-19 rules.
Agreed by MPs last night, the rules say that visitors aged 18 or over to a venue with a 4,000-plus unseated capacity, has to be fully vaccinated (currently a full course of vaccination without the need for a booster, but this will be kept under review), have proof of a negative test in the last 48 hours, or have an exemption.
Carlisle United announced it has changed its standing room to 3,999 and seats to 6,000.
A statement from the club said: “This means we do not expect attendance to make mandatory certification applicable.
“At this point, all areas – except Waterworks North End – are planned to remain open.
“At these levels of expected attendance there will be no mandatory COVID certification required at Brunton Park.
“There will be no requirement to show vaccination status or a recent negative test to enter the stadium and come to games.
“Fans should be aware, the limit on terrace places at 3,999 means tickets demand could outstrip supply. Fans wishing to stand are advised to buy in advance.“
Supporters will not be required to wear a face covering when in their seat, or on the terrace, in the stadium bowl.
All supporters aged 11 and over will be legally required to wear a face covering when located in all indoor areas of the stadium, other than when eating or drinking, or where exempt.
Mandatory face-coverings for indoor settings do not extend to hospitality and bar settings in the club. Face coverings in Foxy’s, the hospitality boxes, lounges, and the west stand bars are not mandatory.
Face coverings are required in the East Stand concourse and all other inside areas, such as toilets and entry and exit vomitories.
Face coverings are strongly recommended when brushing past others or moving in or out and around the stadium outside (like queuing to get in).
It will continue to operate its social distanced area in Section 8 of the Pioneer East stand where fans can sit with more space and face-coverings are mandatory while in your seat.
