GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Last night (Monday) was the second home game this season without fans inside Lambeau Field.
The Packers said to anticipate an announcement this week about if and when fans can fill the stadium. But, that COVID 19 decision has already impacted the Green Bay industry tourism and may continue to do so.
Greater Green Bay CVB President Brad Toll tells FOX 11 typically a home game weekend is about a $15 million impact on our community.
Restaurants, bars, hotels and even, “gas stations filling up fans cars.”
They’re all missing out on the money fans bring to Titletown.
If it continues, “10 home games it’s a $150 million that is lost though our community,” said Toll.
You might find a few out of town guests though. Adam Jaurigun came in from southern California.
“We planned to go to this home game before they told us there’s no fans allowed in the stadium.”
The Packers say it’s up to the community to put fans back in the stands. President Mark Murphy is sending the same message health leaders are. To mask up socially distance, and sanitize so fans can get back into Lambeau Field.
Murphy says in his monthly newsletter, “we care about our local businesses, but we also don’t want to host fans and contribute to another outbreak that will make it even more difficult for local businesses in the long run.”
In the meantime, Toll and other tourism leaders hope the virus slows down.
“It seems really strange that Lambeau is preparing for a game and there’s no one out here.”
The Packers won’t play another home game at Lambeau for another four weeks. They’re on a bye next week, then on the road for two games, before they play the Vikings in Green Bay — on November 1st.
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