The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that fans will not be permitted at Sunday night’s AFC Wild Card game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field.The team said state orders will only permit 2,500 total people at Heinz Field, including players, coaches and staff. “We are disappointed we will not be able to host our season ticket holders and other fans at Heinz Field on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns in our AFC Wild Card Game,” said Steelers Spokesman Burt Lauten in a statement released on Thursday.Lauten said the restriction limits fans in the seating area to family and friends of players and the team.The Steelers said if they advance in the postseason and another game is hosted at Heinz Field, they would monitor any changes in the state guidelines that allow for an increased capacity for a potential home game.
PITTSBURGH —
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Thursday that fans will not be permitted at Sunday night’s AFC Wild Card game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field.
The team said state orders will only permit 2,500 total people at Heinz Field, including players, coaches and staff.
“We are disappointed we will not be able to host our season ticket holders and other fans at Heinz Field on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns in our AFC Wild Card Game,” said Steelers Spokesman Burt Lauten in a statement released on Thursday.
Lauten said the restriction limits fans in the seating area to family and friends of players and the team.
The Steelers said if they advance in the postseason and another game is hosted at Heinz Field, they would monitor any changes in the state guidelines that allow for an increased capacity for a potential home game.
