Blue Cross Arena will require proof of vaccination for fans 12 and up beginning Sept. 29

Rochester, New York — According to officials from the Blue Cross Arena announced Wednesday that proof of vaccination will be required for Amerks games, Knighthawks games, concerts, and events, for all fans ages 12 and up, beginning September 29.

For all events between September 29 and November 2, guests will be permitted to enter the venue with a minimum of one vaccine dose, officials said.

According to officials, all guests younger than 12 years will not be required to have provided proof of vaccination but will be required to wear masks at all times while inside the arena.

Beginning November 3, guests must be fully vaccinated, with two weeks past since the completion of a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, they said.

Fans 12 and older who provide proof of vaccination will not be required to wear masks, but arena officials say the “continued practice of mask-wearing is strongly encouraged while inside the arena”.

Guests will be required to present either their vaccination card or the New York State Excelsior Pass on their mobile device along with a government-issued photo ID.

Photos of vaccine cards will not be accepted. Part of the new policy says that negative COVID-19 test results will also not be accepted for entry.

The new policy will begin on Wednesday, September 29, with the All-Elite Wrestling (AEW) event in Rochester.

According to Arena officials, the decision for the new policy comes with recommendations from the Monroe County Department of Public Health.

“We all want to see the return of sporting events, concerts and activities at The Blue Cross Arena, but in a safe manner,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “This agreement allows for a full arena that is still safe and prudent for children and adults. Vaccination greatly reduces the risk of infection so fans can focus on cheering for the Amerks and Knighthawks.”