Fans Not Permitted At Baltimore Ravens Training Camp, Team Says

OWINGS MILLS, MD – The Baltimore Ravens have announced that they will not be hosting fans at the team’s upcoming training camp due to concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Citing protocols established by the National Football League and the NFL’s Players Association, the Ravens announced the decision Wednesday. Team officials said while local and state health guidelines may allow for gatherings while adhering to social distancing guidelines, the league’s mandate that no fans be allowed to watch training camp prohibited the team from allowing fan access takes precedence. The decision also prohibits fans from watching practices or scrimmages that would be held at M&T Bank Stadium.

The NFL has not yet announced plans for the upcoming season.

"It is critically important that we protect the well-being of our players, coaches, staff, fans and overall community," Ravens president Dick Cass said in a. statement issued by the team Wednesday. "Health and safety will always be a top priority, and while we are disappointed that fans will not attend training camp, we believe this decision is in the best interest of the public and our organization. We look forward to welcoming back fans in the future when we can safely do so."

The Ravens have held training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills since 2011 and drew an estimated 2,000 fans each year, according to the team’s official website. Dates for training camp have not yet been announced by the league as it continues to ponder how the season will progress as the pandemic continues.