GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Green Bay Packers are going to break a record on Sunday.
The Packers record for least attended home opener is certain to be set on Sunday, in fact, given that no fans will be allowed into Lambeau Field–but some people will be. The players and staff, obviously, but also members of the Green Bay Police Department.
Green Bay Police typically provide security at Lambeau Field during home games, responding to fan complaints and keeping order, but on Sunday their role will be different.
“It will be a very small contingent of officers,” said Green Bay Police Commander Paul Ebel. “The Packers have closed the parking lot, there will be no tailgating, and no pop-up events.”
In part, police will be on hand to enforce those rules.
“You still have to secure the stadium,” Ebel told WTAQ. “We’re here to make sure nobody enters the stadium and gets on to the field.”
This will be the case at Lambeau for the first two home games, this Sunday against the Detroit Lions, and on October 5th against the Atlanta Falcons. The earliest any fans would be allowed to return would be November 1st against the Minnesota Vikings, but that’s not guaranteed. The Packers have said they’re re-evaluate allowing fans after the game against the Falcons.
Several NFL teams are allowing fans into their stadiums. The Cleveland Browns allowed over 6,000 fans into FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday. The Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Dallas Coyboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and several others are allowing fans. Only one team, Washington, has said fans won’t be allowed at any point during the year.
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