Highmark Stadium now requiring vaccination for entry

[StHustle]

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-stadium-vaccination-policy-in-compliance-with-ecdoh-directive

 

 

Interesting. Didn't think wouldnt come so soon.

 

Kinda weird players don't have to be vexed yet fans do.

 

Let's not make this political.

 

Thoughts?

 

Mod Edit: 

Link to policy, with "Powerpoint Style" presentation

https://www.buffalobills.com/stadium/health-and-safety

 

Buffalo Bills tweet on the subject:

[RiotAct]

Very bad move not allowing proof of a negative test in lieu of a vaccine.

[CaptnCoke11]

Are you shocked?  Crazy world we live in 

[r00tabaga]

This will be a fun thread

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

Just now, r00tabaga said:

This will be a fun thread

This will be an even more fun gate-entry on game day.

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

They couldn't enforce the mask mandates they had in place so let's just go one further

[CountDorkula]

should be a lot of tickets on sale non the secondary market. 

[RiotAct]

1 minute ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said:

This will be an even more fun gate-entry on game day.

“we urge all of our valued guests to arrive 2 and a half hours early.  Go Bills!!!”

[MAJBobby]

Just now, CaptnCoke11 said:

It’s pretty easy to get a counterfeit vaccine card.  People selling them stand to make some good money now 

Pretty easy Felony arrest too

[Process]

Good. The policy before this was absolutely useless. This should have been what they did from the beginning.

[Brennan Huff]

I feel bad for the ticket reps right now. A lot of pissed off fans calling as I type this….

[eball]

3 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

The overwhelming number of current Covid patients hospitalized are unvaxed. It’s very obvious where the problem lies.

 

Lots of folks on this forum never let facts get in the way of their "outrage."  Amazing.

 

Kudos to the Bills.  Get the shot.

 

[DrDawkinstein]

I'm just hear for the tears.

 

[CountDorkula]

Just now, CaptnCoke11 said:

You actually think they are calling to check lol.  All they look at are the dates 

unless they make it where you have to download the app that has a QR code. 

[DabillsDaBillsDaBills]

I guess I'm surprised they went from week 1 of having an unenforced mask policy to now having a fully vaccinated or GTFO policy. 

 

I'd be surprised if this doesn't revert back to the standard mask/honor system that you see at most businesses. 

[727Bills]

Nvm

Edited September 14, 2021 by 727Bills

[Cheektowaga Chad]

Will they be refunding any ticket sales for fans that bought tickets and aren't or don't plan on getting vaccinated? Seems like some people might want money returned 

 

[Edit: answer downthread.  summary: yes if you've seasons; no if you don't have seasons; deadline for refund 17 September so Get On It]

[RiotAct]

Just now, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

I guess I'm surprised they went from week 1 of having an unenforced mask policy to now having a fully vaccinated or GTFO policy. 

 

I'd be surprised if this doesn't revert back to the standard mask/honor system that you see at most businesses. 

dat public stadium funding doe.

[Gugny]

5 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

It’s pretty easy to get a counterfeit vaccine card.  People selling them stand to make some good money now 

 

It's even easier (and free) to get vaccinated.

 

 

Edited September 14, 2021 by Gugny

[LeGOATski]

Just now, DabillsDaBillsDaBills said:

I guess I'm surprised they went from week 1 of having an unenforced mask policy to now having a fully vaccinated or GTFO policy. 

 

I'd be surprised if this doesn't revert back to the standard mask/honor system that you see at most businesses. 

They gave fans a chance. I respect it.

[SCBills]

Just now, eball said:

 

Lots of folks on this forum never let facts get in the way of their "outrage."  Amazing.

 

Kudos to the Bills.  Get the shot.

 

I literally just had covid.  
 

They want me to get a shot to come to a game.  It honestly makes no sense, but it is what it is.  
 

Love the Bills, hate the state I grew up in. 

[nucci]

1 minute ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Will they be refunding any ticket sales for fans that bought tickets and aren't or don't plan on getting vaccinated? Seems like some people might want money returned 

What happens if I do not want to get vaccinated?

• Season Ticket Members: All Season Ticket Members will receive an email that outlines specific guidelines to request a refund for the remaining pro-rated amount of your tickets. Suites and club seat Season Ticket Members will receive separate communication with specific guidelines pertinent to their account.

• Single Game Buyers: There will be no refunds for single game purchasers. Single game purchasers who are unable to meet the above requirements can transfer, resell, or donate their tickets.

Is there a deadline to receive a refund for tickets or suites for the 2021 season? YES, the deadline for informing the Bills ticket office of your decision to NOT be vaccinated and ask for a refund is Friday, September 17th at 8:00 PM ET.

[Shaw66]

1 minute ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Will they be refunding any ticket sales for fans that bought tickets and aren't or don't plan on getting vaccinated? Seems like some people might want money returned 

Yes.  Bills email has a link for refunds. 

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, LeGOATski said:

They gave fans a chance. I respect it.

 

Exactly what I was just typing as well.

 

They gave everyone a shot at self-management and responsibility, and the people blew it big time.

[teef]

i honestly thought this was the case for every game anyway.  i didn't realize it wasn't until this sunday.

[FilthyBeast]

Apparently hundreds of people went to vaccinated at the last minute so they could enter the Raiders game in Vegas last night since they have similar restrictions...they were certainly rewarded with probably the best game of the season so far.

[Just Jack]

8 minutes ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said:

They couldn't enforce the mask mandates they had in place so let's just go one further

 

A couple of employees at the concession stands I went to last weekend were wearing theirs as neck protectors. 

[Mark Vader]

9 minutes ago, CountDorkula said:

should be a lot of tickets on sale non the secondary market. 

Will they offer discounts on tickets if you are vaccinated?

[without a drought]

There is also half a dozen people upset about these same restrictions at Sabres games.

[MAJBobby]

6 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Will they be refunding any ticket sales for fans that bought tickets and aren't or don't plan on getting vaccinated? Seems like some people might want money returned 

Secondary Market.

[BuffaloBud]

As much as I would like to see a game in person, I'll be just as happy watching from home.

[Just Jack]

Don't get a refund, you'll screw yourself.....

 

Quote

Surrendering your tickets will terminate your season ticket rights and benefits. You will lose your seat location and your season ticket seniority.

 

[snowbelt_subie]

Just now, noacls said:

Cowards and sheep

 

 

 its also each business owners decision to let or not let people into their place of business based on certain criteria.

 

dont go to the game if you disagree .... easy enough?

[Rc2catch]

…………. That’s all I will say about that on here 😂

[billsfanmiamioh]

1 minute ago, Just Jack said:

Don't get a refund, you'll screw yourself.....

 

 

That part of the new “policy” is total BS. Flip the script after 1 game then you lose seniority if you want the refund? That’s a joke.

[BuffaloBob]

1 minute ago, dorquemada said:

 

Always a risk when the league or individual cities/owners take punitive measures against fans.  Perhaps they can do away with fans altogether and ascend to an entirely spiritual league

Not sure how this is punitive.  It's a public health issue and they are refunding tickets for those exercising their right to make a different choice.

[MAJBobby]

The Funny thing is this announcement will lead to alot of Noise But will ALSO lead to alot more vaccinations, that is the reality 

[BADOLBILZ]

16 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

After attending the Packers, and Steelers games, I knew this was coming.

 

 

We literally discussed the course of action they were going to take, did we not?

 

The utter defiance for the masking in the concourses and bathrooms allowed them to do what they wanted to do from the outset.........and 60,000 people got to see exactly why.

 

That was their only play, ultimately.

 

They can't enforce the mask wearing in that size of a crowd.

 

I put my neck gator on and pulled it up to leave the stadium and the sheriffs looked at me like..........".holy *****!  One of these assh*les actually followed the rule".

[Mark Vader]

1 minute ago, MAJBobby said:

The Funny thing is this announcement will lead to alot of Noise But will ALSO lead to alot more vaccinations, that is the reality 

Isn't that the point?

[jimmy10]

16 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said:

I feel bad for the ticket reps right now. A lot of pissed off fans calling as I type this….

No lie, I just sent mine a positive comment and well wishes, knowing that they’re gonna be getting a lot of crap.