In 2020, fans could only watch Major League Baseball games in person during the final two rounds of the postseason. This year, every municipality and team has its own set of attendance policies — but things are changing rapidly as the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines continues nationwide.

The Texas Rangers were the only team operating at maximum capacity from the get-go, but now 29 teams are either at 100 percent capacity or have set a date to get there. Most clubs have dropped the demand for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, and several have stopped requiring (though continue to recommend) the wearing of face masks.

The New York Yankees are the latest team to announce a full capacity date: June 18 for what they’re calling Re-Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. The New York Mets quickly followed suit, announcing full capacity on June 21.

Only the Blue Jays have yet to set a date for full capacity in their current ballpark.

The Jays, in a unique situation due to the pandemic-related closure of the United States-Canadian Border, started their season at their spring training complex in Dunedin, Fla., before heading north to Sahlen Field in Buffalo. Total allowed capacity at the Triple-A ballpark is expected to jump to 80 percent on June 24, but that still only means about 13,200 seats will be available.

The Jays have to wait months, most likely, before the team can even begin playing home games in Toronto.

The Athletic has made this guide to MLB ballpark capacity and policies as an attempt to assist fans. This tracker was first published on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. We will update this page as we are alerted to new information, and will indicate where updates have been made with the date of revision. 

Please always check directly with a team, via its website or otherwise, for the most up-to-date information. Teams and municipalities can change their policies at any time.

---

Arizona Diamondbacks

Stadium (standard capacity): Chase Field (48,405)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 48,405
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food can be brought into the park. “Non-flavored/non-carbonated water in sealed, plastic bottles, empty plastic water bottles, sealed single service juice boxes, formula, baby food and small food items are permitted. No metal or glass containers for food or beverages will be permitted. Thermos containers or those similar in style will not be permitted. Any food item should be brought in an approved clear bag.”

Bags: Each fan may carry one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). Additionally, fans may also carry a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, that is subject to search. (Updated May 5)

---

Atlanta Braves

Stadium (standard capacity): Truist Park (41,184)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 41,184
Single-game tickets available directly: On sale for all remaining home games starting May 7

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food can be brought into the park. “Fans will be able to bring food inside of Truist Park as long as it fits inside a clear, gallon-sized plastic bag and may also bring a sealed plastic bottle of water. One bag of food and one bottle of water per ticket will be permitted. Additional considerations will be made for those with dietary concerns and infants. All bags of food will be subject to additional inspection at our security gates before entry.”

Bags: “Bags are not allowed to enter Truist Park to reduce touchpoints and congestion upon arrival. Exceptions may be made for: medical bags no larger than what is required to transport necessary medical equipment; diaper bags for guests accompanied by infant(s); small, single compartment clutches no larger than 5 x 9 inches. (Updated May 7)

---

Baltimore Orioles

Stadium (standard capacity): Camden Yards (45,474)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 45,474
Single-game tickets directly available: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: No outside food or drink is allowed.

Bags: “Bags will be prohibited in Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with the exception of medically necessary items including diaper bags. Clutch purses no larger than 5 x 7 inches will be allowed.” (Updated June 1)

---

Boston Red Sox

Stadium (standard capacity): Fenway Park (39,255 night, 38,805 day)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 39,255 night, 38,805 day
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless encouraged, but cash is accepted as well.

Outside food: One sealed bottle of water per person.

Bags: No bags allowed with the exception of bags with medical supplies or diaper bags. (Updated May 18)

---

Chicago Cubs

Stadium (standard capacity): Wrigley Field (41,298)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 41,298
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes. Tickets for full-capacity games went on sale to the public June 5.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: “You can bring factory-sealed plastic bottles as well as a personal amount of food (in a small, disposable bag) into the ballpark. No glass bottles, cans, alcoholic beverages or thermoses or coolers of any kind may be brought into Wrigley Field.”

Bags: “Bag restrictions will be in place for the 2021 season. Only purses and wallets smaller than 9 x 5 inches will be permitted into Wrigley Field as well as medical bags and manufactured diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Please note medical and diaper bags will be tagged by Wrigley Field staff upon entry. Additionally, no umbrellas or coolers of any size can be brought into Wrigley Field.” (Updated June 10)

---

Chicago White Sox

Stadium (standard capacity): Guaranteed Rate Field (40,126)
Capacity percentage: 60 (100 on June 25)
Number of fans allowed: About 24,750
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless transactions will be available, but not listed as exclusive.

Outside food: Unspecified. Normally, fans can “carry in food in a small, clear (see-through) plastic bag,” but bags are not being permitted.

Bags: No bags, but “exceptions will be made for medical bags, small clutch purses and diaper bags when infant is present.” (Updated June 4)

---

Cincinnati Reds

Stadium (standard capacity): Great American Ball Park (42,319)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 42,319
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food can be brought into the park.

Bags: Some bags can be brought in so long as the item does not exceed 16 x 16 x 8 inches, including: “bags used specifically for medical purposes (excluding backpack type containers); bags used specifically for infant care purposes (excluding backpack type of containers); Reds Heads Bags that were provided beginning in 2020; purses; soft sided coolers that contain food and non-alcoholic drinks; food bags; unopened drinks that are non-alcoholic.” (Updated June 2)

---

Cleveland Indians

Stadium (standard capacity): Progressive Field (35,041)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 35,041
Single-game tickets available directly: Tickets for all remaining home games went on sale May 26.

Concessions payment: Cashless encouraged.

Outside food: Food can be brought into park.

Bags: Only diaper bags, medical bags and clutches. (Updated June 2)

---

Colorado Rockies

Stadium (standard capacity): Coors Field (50,480)
Capacity percentage: 70 (100 on June 28)
Number of fans allowed: About 40,384
Single-game tickets available directly: If inventory allows. Season-ticket holders have priority.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food can be brought into park.

Bags: “Only single-pocket, medical and diaper bags that are no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches can be brought into the ballpark.” (Updated June 2)

---

Detroit Tigers

Stadium (standard capacity): Comerica Park (41,083)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 41,083
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes. “All attendees will be required to complete a Gameday Wellness survey no more than 24 hours prior to entering Comerica Park.”

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: No outside food or beverage.

Bags: No bags, purses or clutches, with medical or diaper bags as exceptions. (Updated June 1)

---

Houston Astros

Stadium (standard capacity): Minute Maid Park (41,168)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 41,168
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: “A factory-sealed, clear plastic bottle of water, no larger than one liter. One bottle per guest. Guests may bring in food that is contained in a clear, plastic bag no larger than one gallon in size. One bag per guest.”

Bags: “Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are prohibited. Backpacks are prohibited (possible exceptions include diaper bags, Astros Buddies backpacks, single-compartment drawstring bags, and other bags used for medical reasons if they are within the MLB Bag Size requirements to not exceed 16 x 16 x 8 inches).” (Updated May 17)

---

Kansas City Royals

Stadium (standard capacity): Kauffman Stadium (37,903)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 37,903
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: No outside food is allowed. One sealed one-liter bottle of water or smaller per person is allowed.

Bags: All bags prohibited, but, “for guests with medical or childcare related needs such as diapers, wipes, formula, bottles or breast pumps, those items must be brought in a clear plastic bag or single compartment bag, and guests should present their bag to staff during the screening process.” (Updated May 30)

---

Los Angeles Angels

Stadium (standard capacity): Angel Stadium (45,517)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 45,517
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Contactless.

Outside food: “Bottled water, flavored water, sports drinks and empty reusable water bottles are allowed in the ballpark.” Bottles cannot be larger than one liter. Reusable bottles must be empty upon entry, while other bottles must be factory sealed.

Bags: Bags are not permitted except for purses or bags that 4.5 x 6.5 inches “with a single zipper closure/flap (approximately the size of an adult hand) or smaller.” Medically necessary items, including diaper bags, are permitted as well. (Updated June 17)

---

Los Angeles Dodgers

Stadium (standard capacity): Dodger Stadium (56,000)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 56,000
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food is permitted from outside the stadium provided it is in a clear bag smaller than 12 x 12 x 6 inches and not in glass bottles, cans, coolers, glass containers or thermoses. Unbroken, factory-sealed plastic bottles of non-alcoholic beverages of one liter or less are permitted.

Bags: Clear bags at a maximum of 12 x 12 x 6 inches, the size of a one-gallon freezer bag. Bags, backpacks, coolers, large purses, etc., are not permitted, except for bags used for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children. (Updated June 15)

---

Miami Marlins

Stadium (standard capacity): Marlins Park (37,446)
Capacity percentage: 25 (100 on July 5)
Number of fans allowed: About 9,400
Single-game tickets available directly: On sale for games through June for two or more seats. Single seats are day-of-game purchase only.

Concessions payment: Cashless encouraged.

Outside food: Outside food is not permitted “unless due to specific dietary restrictions.” One sealed bottle of water no larger than 20 ounces per guest is permitted as well.

Bags: “Bags are not permitted inside Marlins Park unless for medical or infant purposes,” but “exceptions will be made for small clutches no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.” (Updated May 21)

---

Milwaukee Brewers

Stadium (standard capacity): American Family Field (41,700)
Capacity percentage: 50 (100 starting June 25)
Number of fans allowed: 20,850
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes

Concessions payment: Cashless. Concessions can be ordered via My Ballpark App, texting the word ‘food’ to 41835 or via QR code.

Outside food: No outside food is allowed.

Bags: Clutches and wristlets smaller than 9 x 5 x 2 inches are allowed, as are diaper bags and bags used for medical reasons. (Updated May 13)

---

Minnesota Twins

Stadium (standard capacity): Target Field (38,544)
Capacity percentage: 80 through June; 100 beginning July 5
Number of fans allowed: About 30,835
Single-game tickets available directly: Tickets for all remaining home games beginning June 8 went on sale May 20.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: No outside food is allowed “except for medically necessary supplies.” Factory-sealed bottles of water no larger than 32 ounces are permitted.

Bags: “Bags are not allowed in Target Field, with the exception of medically-necessary items, diaper bags and small clutch purses (max. 9 x 5 inches) only.” (Updated June 1)

---

New York Mets

Stadium (standard capacity): Citi Field (41,922)
Capacity percentage: ~78 (100 on June 21)
Number of fans allowed: 33,875
Single-game tickets available directly: Tickets for the remainder of the regular season home schedule went on sale June 5. Capacity increased to 33,875 on June 11, and 90 percent of those seats are fully vaccinated sections. Capacity will increase to 100 percent on June 21, with mask requirements and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test eased.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food and water permitted. “Glass bottles, all metal cans and containers, with the exception of reusable ‘Swell/Yeti’ type metal water bottles (provided they are emptied), and hard-sided coolers are not permitted in Citi Field. Guests may bring in one, soft, plastic, factory-sealed water bottle of 20 ounces or less. Guests may also bring in one sealed, soft-sided child’s juice box. Note: Water bottles and juice boxes may not be frozen.”

Bags: Unchanged from past. Backpacks prohibited. “Diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring and messenger style bags along with small soft-sided coolers that do not exceed” 16 x 16 x8 inches are still permitted, as are “totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets.” (Updated June 16)

---

New York Yankees

Stadium (standard capacity): Yankee Stadium (46,537, not including standing room)
Capacity percentage: 33 (100 in vaccinated sections; full stadium capacity on June 18)
Number of fans allowed: ~15,350
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Outside food is allowed. Items such as apples and oranges must be sliced or sectioned. Clear factory-sealed plastic bottles of water, one liter or smaller, are also permitted.

Bags: One soft-sided bag no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches, and only one smaller-sized soft-sided personal item (e.g., a handbag, clutch, tote or plastic grocery bag). No hard-sided bags and containers. (Updated June 15)

---

Oakland Athletics

Stadium (standard capacity): RingCentral Coliseum (46,487)
Capacity percentage: 20 (100 on June 29)
Number of fans allowed: 11,000
Single-game tickets available directly: On sale.

Concessions payment: Cashless. “No concourse concessions will be available to begin the season. Fans can order limited concession offerings on their mobile devices to be delivered directly to their seats.”

Outside food: Outside food is allowed.

Bags: Bags are allowed. Bags brought in to the stadium may not be larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches. All bags, including backpacks and purses, are subject to search. (Updated May 27)

---

Philadelphia Phillies

Stadium (standard capacity): Citizens Bank Park (43,651)
Capacity percentage: 100 on June 4
Number of fans allowed: 43,651
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes. Tailgating is also permitted as of June 4.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Fans can bring in “unopened plastic bottles (non-alcoholic), baby bottles and single-serve, soft-sided juice containers.”

Bags: “Only single compartment purses, medical bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park. Backpacks are no longer permitted.” (Updated June 4)

---

Pittsburgh Pirates

Stadium (standard capacity): PNC Park (38,747)
Capacity percentage: 55 (100 on July 1)
Number of fans allowed: About 23,311
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes. For games June 3-23, capacity will be raised to 55 percent (21,311) and social distancing will be reduced to 3 feet between seating allotments. Beginning July 1 there will be no seating restrictions and full capacity allowed.

Concessions payment: Cashless (credit/debit card only).

Outside food: Bottled water and food permitted.

Bags: Not permitted, except for bags used for medical equipment or diaper bags. Clutch purses must be 8 x 5 x 1 inches or smaller. All medical bags, diaper bags and clutch purses are subject to search. (Updated June 3)

---

San Diego Padres

Stadium (standard capacity): Petco Park (40,019)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 40,019
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes.

Concessions payment: Food and beverage orders will be completely contactless and mobile to begin the season. Fans will need to download the MLB Ballpark App to their phones to order food and beverage under the Mobile Ordering section.

Outside food: Outside food is not allowed. Fans can bring one sealed non-flavored water (plastic bottle only) that is one liter or less.

Bags: Prohibited with the exception of clutch purses smaller than 6.5 x 4.5 inches, bags carried for medical reasons, or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children. (Updated June 17)

---

San Francisco Giants

Stadium (standard capacity): Oracle Park (41,915)
Capacity percentage: 50 (100 starting June 25)
Number of fans allowed: About 21,000
Single-game tickets available directly: Only once plan holders have made their selections. Starting May 21 fans no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination for entry into the ballpark. Fans sitting in fully vaccinated sections will still need to show proof of vaccination for entry into the section.

Concessions payment: Mobile ordering only.

Outside food: Unspecified.

Bags: No backpacks or bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches. Jackets and blankets must be worn or carried, not put in bags, and guests with bags have to use a designated lane for entry. (Updated May 26)

---

Seattle Mariners

Stadium (standard capacity): T-Mobile Park (47,500)
Capacity percentage: 65.15 (100 on July 2)
Number of fans allowed: 30,945
Single-game tickets available directly: Starting June 14, 26,265 tickets will be available to fully vaccinated fans with no social distancing. The remaining 4,680 tickets will be sold as socially distanced pods of 1-6 seats. Season ticket holders have priority for the remaining June games, and single-game tickets will be on sale to the public on June 8.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Outside food is permitted in single-serving sizes. Sealed plastic water bottles up to 32 ounces, baby bottles, medical beverages and sealed single-serve juice boxes are permitted.

Bags: Clear plastic or vinyl bags not exceeding 12 x 6 x 12 inches are allowed, as are one-gallon clear zip-top bags. Small clutch bags cannot exceed 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Exceptions will be made for medical needs and single-compartment diaper bags. (Updated June 17)

---

St. Louis Cardinals

Stadium (standard capacity): Busch Stadium (44,383)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 44,383
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Food can be brought in but cannot be carried in a bag. Non-alcoholic beverages, including water and soda, can be brought in in factory-sealed, clear plastic containers no larger than two liters. (The bottles also cannot be in a bag.)

Bags: No bags are permitted except for medical or diaper bags. (Updated June 14)

---

Tampa Bay Rays

Stadium (standard capacity): Tropicana Field (25,025)
Capacity percentage: 80 (100 on July 5)
Number of fans allowed: 20,000
Single-game tickets available directly: Tickets for June games go on sale to season ticket holders first in a presale, then to the public on May 28. Tickets for the remainder of the season will go on sale June 25 to the general public, and earlier for season ticket holders. Masks are no longer required for fans who are fully vaccinated.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: Not permitted, except for one sealed personal-sized bottle of water.

Bags: No bags are permitted except for medical or diaper bags. (Updated June 16)

---

Texas Rangers

Stadium (standard capacity): Globe Life Field (40,300)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 40,300
Single-game tickets available directly: On sale.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: “No outside food is permitted. Each guest may bring one (1) sealed non-flavored water (plastic bottle only) that is one (1) liter or less in size.”

Bags: No bags are permitted except for medical or diaper bags.

---

Toronto Blue Jays, after June 1

Stadium (standard capacity): Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y. (16,600)
Capacity percentage: 35 (80 as of June 24)
Number of fans allowed: About 5,800
Single-game tickets available directly: Tickets for the first eight games in Buffalo, June 1-17, are on sale. Tickets for home games from June 24 to July 21 will go on sale to Bisons season ticket holders on June 8 and the general public on June 10. Starting June 24, total capacity will increase to 80 percent and of the available seats, 95 percent will be in fully vaccinated sections and 5 percent will be physically distanced. Private suites will also be available.

Concessions payment: Cashless forms of payment are encouraged, but cash will still be accepted.

Outside food: No outside food will be allowed.

Bags: In order to reduce touchpoints between fans and staff, bags larger than 7 x 4 x 2 inches will not be permitted, except for those that are carried for medical reasons or manufactured diaper bags that accompany infants and young children. (Updated June 8)

Toronto Blue Jays, date TBD

Stadium (standard capacity): Rogers Centre (49,286)
Capacity percentage: To be determined.
Number of fans allowed: To be determined.
Single-game tickets available directly: Not yet.

Concessions payment: To be determined.

Outside food: To be determined.

Bags: To be determined.

---

Washington Nationals

Stadium (standard capacity): Nationals Park (41,380)
Capacity percentage: 100
Number of fans allowed: 41,380
Single-game tickets available directly: Yes. Fully vaccinated fans, regardless of seat location, can attend upcoming games without a mask. Fans who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks.

Concessions payment: Cashless.

Outside food: “Single-serving food items may be brought into the ballpark in an approved bag or carried by hand.”

Bags: “No bags are permitted inside of Nationals Park, except: clutch bags measuring 5 x 7 x 3/4 inches or smaller and diaper bags or bags used for ADA/medical reasons measuring 16 x 16 x 8 inches or smaller.” (Updated June 9)

(Top photo: Mark Brown / Getty Images)