As the weather gets warmer and more and more people receive COVID-19 vaccinations, live sports are, slowly but surely, returning as an entertainment option.
In March, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced that it would allow fans to attend outdoor sporting events at varying capacity levels based on a county’s COVID-19 risk level—and now, Multnomah County seems to be on its way to achieving a “low risk” level in the near future, meaning we could achieve 50 percent capacity this summer.
For now, attending these games will be different. People could be sequestered in pods and seated away from other fans. But it is a first step towards seeing our stadiums once again erupt full of life and color.
Portland Timbers
Current Stadium Capacity: 25 percent
Season: March-November
The Timbers were among the final teams in Major League Soccer to announce plans to welcome fans back to their stadium when the OHA announced its guidelines in March. After a minor setback when Multnomah County was moved to “extreme risk” for a week last month, Providence Park is currently allowed to host fans at up to 25 percent capacity.
