Sabres Fans to Require Proof of Vaccination to Attend Games

No surprises here. In a joint decision between Erie County and Pegula Sports Entertainment (PSE), announced by county executive Mark Poloncarz during a press conference Tuesday, Sabres and Bills fans over the age of 12 will have to provide proof of at least one COVID-19 vaccination to be able to attend games this season starting on Sept. 25.

By Oct. 31, fans will have to be fully vaccinated.

Both Highmark Stadium and the KeyBank Center where the Bills and Sabres play are owned by Erie County and operated by PSE, who owns the teams.

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That means when the Bills host their next game on Sept. 26, fans will need to prove they've had at least one shot, and the same goes for those wishing to attend the Eric Church concert on Sept. 25 at KeyBank Center.

"We are looking to provide the safest environment for our fans that we possibly can. We're thankful for this collaboration. We feel like this is the right move going forward," said PSE Executive Vice President Ron Raccuia.