NORMAN The University of Oklahoma’s athletics department began reaching out to ticket holders for seasons today to measure their intentions for attending games in the 2020 season. The department is currently planning to reduce the capacity at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium until about 25%.
“This is the next step in our preparation efforts,” said OU vice president and director of athletics Joe Castiglione, “but it is by no means the only step. We have been and will continue to work on protocols that are in place for our student-athletes, staff and patrons. Due to the reduction in capacity we can distance ourselves in “Another policy in the stadium will be introduced if we change our operations as a result of the COVID-19 virus.”
Emails will go out today to season ticket holders to check on their need for tickets for the upcoming season, which will include 10 regular season games, five in Norman.
In the coming days, the athletics department will announce additional information regarding the upcoming season. Stadium procedures have been developed to meet fan needs from “ramp to ramp”, according to Castiglione. The athletics department will unveil a new app just for the season. It will include a comprehensive list of services, including digital ticketing, parking assistance, a digital gaming program and an interface with stadium concessions to pre-order fans and then record at designated locations.
A video and website will also be available soon to help supporters prepare for their personal fan experience. Those resources will be posted on the department’s social media platforms and emailed directly to e-cardholders.
Policies regarding the Oct-10 OU-Texas game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas will also be announced at a later date.
