ST. LOUIS (WSIL) -- The St. Louis Blues announced Friday that beginning Friday, Oct. 15, fans ages 12 and older attending home games will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative COVID-19 test result for entry into Enterprise Center.
The measure is intended to protect the health and wellness of fans, guests, sponsors, staff, players, officials, media and all who will come to Enterprise Center for Blues games
The policy will take effect ahead of the Blues' regular season home opener on Saturday, Oct. 23, vs. the Los Angeles Kings.
The policy will also apply to fans and guests attending other events at Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre, with some events at either venue subject to additional protocols at the request of the artist.
Employees of the St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre, event staff, sponsors, news media and all others will be required to follow the same policy, which will continue into the regular season.
Key information related to the policy includes:
- Fans and guests ages 12 and older will be required to show printed or digital proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test administered by a healthcare professional within 72 hours prior to the event. The test results must include the ticketholder's name and the date of the test.
- Fans and guests 11 and younger will be permitted to enter Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre without proof of vaccination or a negative test result, provided they wear a mask at all times while inside the venue.
- The Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre policy at all times will be subject to health and safety guidelines or policies as determined by the City of St. Louis and the NHL. As an example, the City of St. Louis continues to require all to wear facial coverings when indoors and within enclosed public buildings and spaces.
- COVID-19 tests will not be made available at Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre on the dates of games or events.
"We have introduced and adjusted policies for our fans and guests throughout the pandemic to reflect the evolution of the virus and the best safety practices available," said Chris Zimmerman, President and CEO of Business Operations of the St. Louis Blues, Enterprise Center and Stifel Theatre. "Our plan to use vaccine validation or negative test results as a requirement for entry is in line with policies being implemented by our division rivals in Nashville and Chicago, as well as dozens of other sports teams, stadiums, arenas, outdoor amphitheaters and festivals, and anywhere people come together for a good time.
The Blues will continue to be guided in the months ahead by the CDC as well as local, state and federal health and safety authorities.
