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Maryland Athletics Announces Vaccine Requirement for Indoor Sporting Events

New measure goes into effect January 9

Maryland Athletics announced that a vaccine requirement will go into effect on January 9, 2022 for all indoor sporting events, including men's and women's basketball. The measure will remain in effect until further notice.
 
All attendees 12 years of age and older are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result from a test within 48 hours of the game for entry into XFINITY Center. Attendees under the age of 12 are not required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result. UMD students – already required to be vaccinated – do not have to provide proof of vaccination.
 
The requirement for indoor mask-wearing by all attendees will also remain in effect. All patrons who are not in compliance with the requirement will be issued a verbal warning. If that patron continues to not be in compliance with our policies, they will be required to leave the arena, without refund.
 
The previously-announced measure to close concessions through December 30 events will now be extended through January 8 for all indoor sporting events, including women's basketball and wrestling. They will reopen for all events beginning January 9.
 
Fans are encouraged to allow for extra time to enter XFINITY Center for all upcoming events, including men's and women's basketball, gymnastics and wrestling. 
 
Fans must provide one of the following to gain entry:

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Card
  • Picture of COVID-19 Vaccination Card
  • Screenshot of COVID-19 Vaccination record from pharmacy (i.e. CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
  • Screenshot of test results of negative PCR or rapid antigen (home tests will not be accepted)
  • Fans 18 and older should be prepared to show a picture ID to verify ownership of the vaccination card or negative test. 

Once through a vaccination security checkpoint, attendees will continue through the screening process including wanding and ticket scanning. 
 
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