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Miami Heat Increase Number Of Fans Allowed In AmericanAirlines Arena

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Heat have announced it will allow more fans at the AmericanAirlines Arena for its upcoming four game home stand.

The team will increase capacity to 3-thousand fans for those games.

That's double the number of fans that were allowed to attend the Heat's past six home games.

Social distancing inside the arena will continue with seats spaced in the lower and upper bowls.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: Fans sit socially-distance during the fourth quarter between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Arena on February 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The four game home stand marks the end the first half of the season.

The league has yet to release the schedule for second half of the season.

For more information on what to expect while attending Heat games at AmericanAirlines Arena this season, visit Heat.com/FanSafety.

 

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