The LSU Tigers kick off their first home game against McNeese State Saturday night and for the first time fans, will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test to enter Tiger Stadium. LSU Athletics Spokesperson Cody Worsham said for the most part things will be the same with the exception of your journey from tailgating to the stadium.
“But we think it’s going to make for a safer experience in Tiger Stadium and it’s something that’s worth doing,” said Worsham.
Worsham said prior to the game they will have 12 pre-verification sites on campus where you can show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to help ease congestion into the stadium. He said there’s a map of the sites on lsusports.net and they will be open from 10 AM-3 PM.
“You show that proof at one of those 12 sites and you’ll get a wristband of some sort. And that wristband when you get to the gate with your ticket will allow you to skip the verification process at the gate, you’re just going to right in, show your ticket, and go right to your seats,” said Worsham.
In addition to the 12 sites, Worsham said they will have mobile teams on golf carts that will offer prescreening services for tailgaters also.
“Over by CEBA or over by the parade grounds, wherever you normally tailgate, there’s going to be some golf carts going around doing the same thing and all you’re going to have to do is show your proof, and you get your bracelet,” said Worsham.
Guests younger than 12 will not need to present a negative test; masks will be encouraged for children younger than 5 and required for children ages 5 to 11 years old.
For more information go to lsusports.net.
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