Heading to Saturday’s Husker Game? Bring A Mask | KLIN

 For the first time in 21-plus months, Husker football fans will be in attendance for a regular-season game at Memorial Stadium when Nebraska takes on Fordham University on Sept. 4.

Fans are reminded to arrive early and plan ahead to find an appropriate parking location, entrance gate, restroom, concession stand and postgame meeting place. They are also advised to stay hydrated and follow the instructions of security and safety officials.

In accordance with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department’s latest directed health measure, which runs through Sept. 30, Nebraska Athletics and university leaders have reinstituted a mask mandate for all indoor spaces in athletic venues. Fans attending football home games against Fordham and Buffalo (Sept. 11) are strongly encouraged to wear an appropriate facial covering, over the nose and mouth, on campus property. In Memorial Stadium, masks are required in restrooms; elevators; common indoor premium spaces; hallways and lobbies on the suite level; the indoor portion of the club level; and the press box. In addition, masks are strongly encouraged in concourse spaces, lobby entrances, suites and all outdoor seating areas.

All fans should bring an appropriate face covering to the games Sept. 4 and 11, as only a limited number of masks are available at entry points. Fans are asked to be responsible and respectful of the mask mandate to help keep Husker student-athletes, other fans and the broader community safe, and athletic venues operating at 100% capacity.

New this year, the northeast corner of Memorial Stadium will not be accessible. Due to construction in the area, the sidewalk connecting the north and east outer areas of the stadium is closed. Some gates have been closed, as well. Tickets have been updated to not include closed gates. Guests should plan their arrival knowing they may have to walk around the south part of the stadium to reach their gate.

Nebraska has a clear-bag policy for all ticketed sporting events. Each attendee will be allowed to enter with one clear bag: either a plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar). Small clutches — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap — can be taken into the stadium along with one of the clear bags. The clutch cannot be larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches.

Exceptions will be made for approved medical needs. Medical bags or equipment can be inspected and tagged at Gates 11 and 15 and at premium-level lobbies. For questions about medical equipment or other needs, contact the Nebraska Athletic Event Management Office at 402-472-1003 or visit http://huskers.com/gameday.

All other purses and bags are prohibited. Guests carrying bags that do not meet the criteria will be asked to return them to their vehicles, hotel rooms or homes. Fans also may transfer their personal items into a provided, clear, Ziploc-style bag and discard the bag that does not meet the guidelines.

Guests can carry personal items in their pockets or jackets. These include keys, makeup, feminine products, combs, phones, wallets and credit cards. Attendees also may bring blankets into the stadium by carrying them over a shoulder or arm. Guests who don’t have a bag can use the express entry lanes at Gates 2, 4, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20.

For more information on the clear-bag policy, visit http://huskers.com/bagpolicy.