The Washington Football Team on Wednesday announced updated policies and protocols at FedEx Field, which include a ban on Native American-inspired themes and a recommendation for fans to wear face coverings.
The team said in a news release that fans are encouraged to wear Washington’s Burgundy and Gold colors, but themes tied to the franchise’s previous nickname, such as ceremonial headdresses or face paint, will no longer be permitted in the stadium.
The team also announced face coverings are recommended for unvaccinated fans and optional for those who are vaccinated, and that mask guidelines will be updated according to local regulations.
In another pandemic-related policy, FedEx Field has set up cashless payment throughout the stadium, accepting credit and debit cards and mobile devices.
Tailgating, which was banned during the 2020 season, is again permitted around the stadium.
Visit the team’s website for a full list of FedEx Field health and safety policies, and for a full list of stadium protocols.
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Go Woke, Go Broke! And why would fans wear face paint and headdresses? Most of the fans now who attend the games are opposing team fans because Snyder drove the franchise into the ground. They keep taking out seats to reduce the capacity and yet there are still thousands of empty seats. BTW, HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!
Soon enough the term "Yankee" is going to be offensive to someone and the most iconic and richest name in sports will have to be changed. You heard it here first. Do you think the liberals in NY and the leaders of the 1619 project (Obama/Biden) will push for it? I don't know if ownership would bend like they did here...although the Washington football team used to be one of the richest in football, no?
The term "Yankee" was intended to be offensive and derogatory toward the Colonists by the British. And then we embraced it, molded it, and marketed it to be one of the most internationally recognized symbols of imperialism. And it is an appropriate name from the "Empire State".
Red Sox are offensive to all of humanity.
This pathetic groveling to the woke crowd is more of a reason not to watch anymore.
I would think a ban on Native American-inspired themes is racist, but I guess that's just me. I wonder if real Native Americans be welcome at the stadium?
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