Do NBA Fans Need to Be Vaccinated to Go to Games?
More than a dozen will have either proof of vaccination or negative test required to attend
Posted On: May 20, 2022 By :Below is the full rundown on each NBA team’s fan policy when it comes to COVID-19 whether they require proof of full vaccination, either vaccination or a negative COVID test, or in some teams’ cases, no policy at all.
The NBA has mandated that at every arena, regardless of other protocols, fans sitting within 15 feet of the court will have to show proof of vaccination or return a negative COVID-19 test before the game and will have to wear masks at all times, except when eating or drinking. Local regulations in New York City and San Francisco require that Nets, Knicks and Warriors players be vaccinated to gain access to indoor public gatherings, which includes practice and games.
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Spectator regulations for each NBA team for the 2021–2022 season
Atlanta Hawks (State Farm Arena, 18,118): The Hawks do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Boston Celtics (TD Garden, 18,624): The Celtics do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Brooklyn Nets (Barclays Center, 17,732): The Nets do not require proof of vaccination for fans to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Charlotte Hornets (Spectrum Center, 19,077): The Hornets do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Cleveland Cavaliers (Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, 19,432): The Cavaliers do not require fans to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Chicago Bulls (United Center, 20,917): The Bulls do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Dallas Mavericks (American Airlines Center, 19,200): The Mavericks do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Denver Nuggets (Ball Arena, 19,520): The Nuggets do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Detroit Pistons (Little Caesars Arena, 20,332): The Pistons do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Golden State Warriors (Chase Center, 18,064): The Warriors require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend until April 1. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Houston Rockets (Toyota Center, 18,055): The Rockets do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Indiana Pacers (Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 17,923): The Pacers do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Los Angeles Clippers (crypto.com Arena, 19,068): The Clippers require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. Unvaccinated fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Los Angeles Lakers (crypton.com Arena, 19,068): The Lakers require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. Unvaccinated fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Memphis Grizzlies (FedEx Forum, 17,794): The Grizzlies do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Miami Heat (FTX Arena, 19,600): The Heat do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Milwaukee Bucks (Fiserv Forum, 17,500): The Bucks do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Unvaccinated fans are asked to wear a mask.
Minnesota Timberwolves (Target Center, 18,978): The Timberwolves do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
New Orleans Pelicans (Smoothie King Center, 16,867): The Pelicans do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
New York Knicks (Madison Square Garden, 19,812): The Knicks do not require proof of vaccination for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Oklahoma City Thunder (Paycom Center, 18,203): The Thunder do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Orlando Magic (Amway Center, 18,846): The Magic do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Philadelphia 76ers (Wells Fargo Center, 20,478): The 76ers do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Phoenix Suns (Footprint Center, 18,055): The Suns do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Portland Trail Blazers (Moda Center, 19,441): The Trail Blazers do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
San Antonio Spurs (AT&T Center, 18,418): The Spurs do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Sacramento Kings (Golden 1 Center, 17,583): The Kings do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. Unvaccinated fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Toronto Raptors (Scotiabank Arena, 19,800): The Raptors do not require proof of vaccination for fans to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.
Utah Jazz (Vivint Arena, 18,306): The Jazz do not require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for fans to attend. There is no mask mandate.
Washington Wizards (Capital One Arena, 20,356): The Wizards do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.
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