New Jersey will allow the New York Giants, New York Jets, New Jersey Devils and other state teams to have a limited number of fans

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Fans will return to New Jersey sporting events starting March 1, according to Gov. Phil Murphy. It will be the first time since COVID-19 closed much of the country last March that fans will be at major professional and professional matches taking place in the state.

The governor announced during an interview Monday on WFAN that sports venues with a capacity of more than 5,000 can allow a small percentage of fans to attend events. Indoor facilities such as the Prudential Center, home of the New Jersey Devils, are allowed 10% of their capacity. Outdoor facilities, such as the MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants and Jets, can have 15% off events.

In a joint statement, Giants and Jets expressed hope that COVID-19 numbers would continue to improve during the spring and summer and that the number of people allowed to enter MetLife Stadium would “steadily increase.” They expect to have even more than the 12,375 spectators currently allowed at 15% capacity.

The NFL season doesn’t start until September.

The Devils are scheduled to open their doors to fans on March 2 when they welcome New Yorkers to the Prudential Center. Ten percent of its capacity for a hockey game would allow approximately 1,650 spectators.

“This is a day that all staff have been planning, working on and wishing for the past 11 months,” Devils president Jake Reynolds said in a statement. “Those who enter the building will trust that our process and our protocols focus on making your safety the number one priority. It includes maximum social distance, minimizing contact, and using products and technology to ensure the well-being, safety and enjoyment of our fans and attendees.The fan journey has been developed to provide confidence to consumers from the street to the seat, and we can’t wait to feel their energy welcome them to the Center Prudential to encourage and celebrate the Devils’ victories in person. “

Seton Hall basketball also aims to recapture fans for its March 3 game against the University of Connecticut at the Prudential Center.

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