Blue Jays to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to attend home games

The Blue Jays have announced new rules on vaccines for fans, as Toronto's COVID-19 fighting strategy at large shifts into a new phase. Shauna Hunt with this means if you're going to see a game, plus a look at the city's next vaccine push.

The Toronto Blue Jays will require fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend their home games and possibly playoff games as of Sept. 13.

It comes just days after Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment also announced a vaccine requirement for their stadiums and arenas.

The policy will apply to all fans, staff and guests aged 12 and up at the Rogers Centre.

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After being based in the United States for the entire 2020 season and the first three months of 2021 due to restrictions at the Canada/U.S. border around the global pandemic, the Blue Jays returned to Rogers Centre on July 30.

Toronto has 10 home games remaining until the new protocols kick in, starting Monday with opening game of a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox.

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The new requirements will begin when Blue Jays start a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 13.

The additional protocols will be enforced along with existing measures, including mandatory face coverings for fans aged two and older except when actively eating or drinking in designated seats or physically distanced areas.

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