Nebraska Football Fan Day: A Map and Some New Protocols

New guidelines are in place for Thursday evening's event because of a rise in Lincoln-area COVID-19 cases.

There's now a map available and some new precautions to keep in mind for fans headed to Memorial Stadium for Thursday evening's Fan Day event.

Most details about the 5:30-to-7:30 p.m. event were released last week, but the map is new (download the PDF here). Also new are the following health and safety guidelines, put in place by the athletic department due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the Lincoln area:

• Fans are encouraged to maintain social distancing whenever possible.
• Attendees should not gather near the Memorial Stadium gates until shortly before the start of the event at 5:30 p.m.
• It is recommended that unvaccinated individuals and any individuals with underlying health conditions wear a mask. Additionally, all fans are encouraged to wear a mask when in large crowds and social distancing is not possible.
• Hand sanitation pumps will be available at several locations, including near public entrances at Gates 3 and 24 and at multiple locations around the Memorial Stadium field.
• Fans will not be allowed to group around players and coaches before and after the event. At the conclusion of Fan Day at 7:30 p.m., please maintain distance from players and allow them to exit the field.
• Members of the event staff stationed near each line will not allow fans to come around the table to take pictures with student-athletes and coaches.
• Event staff members will spread out fan lines as best as possible.
• In addition to COVID-19 protocols, fans are encouraged to take necessary precautions due to the heat advisory for Lincoln on Thursday. Water may be brought into the event, and will also be available to purchase during Fan Day. Fans are also encouraged to take a break and sit in the shade in the West Stadium.
• Autographs are limited to one item per player/coach. This policy has been in place at past Fan Days, with the goal of having fans get through as many lines as possible during the two-hour event.