Steelers set to host 5,500 fans at Sunday’s game
The Steelers will be able to host approximately 5,500 spectators at Sunday’s game against the Eagles after Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday new guidelines for outdoor events in the state.
Heinz Field will be limited to 7,500 total people in the stadium, which includes players, coaches, other team personnel and stadium staff.
Priority for tickets will be given to our season ticket holders who didn’t opt out of the season.
Pitt, which also plays at Heinz Field, will be allowed to have fans at its next home game. The Panthers hostNotreDame on Oct. 24.
PennState inState College, because of guidelines related to the Big Ten’s return to play, will only be allowed to have family members at Beaver Stadium for games.
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