In alignment with the University of Minnesota’s temporary vaccination policy, all home Gopher Athletics events between Wednesday, January 26, 2022 and Wednesday, February 9, 2022 will require attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative, third-party COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. The COVID-19 vaccine requirement applies to all attendees age five and older. This policy may be extended, and Athletics will work with campus leadership to determine if an extension is needed. Any extension of this policy will be announced prior to Feb. 9. Minnesota’s indoor mask / face covering mandate also remains in effect for all home athletic indoor events.
The policy applies to tennis, swimming and diving, track and field, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, women’s hockey and men’s hockey games, as these sports meet the criteria (indoor event with more than 200 attendees between Jan. 26 – Feb. 9) for individuals to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative, third-party COVID-19 test.
The following are ways attendees can comply with this policy:
For Current University of Minnesota Students, Faculty and Staff:
You need to show a valid UCard as proof of compliance with the University’s already established vaccine policy to gain entry to events.
For All Others:
Individuals ages five and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative, third-party COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours along with a photo ID with a matching name, for anyone 18+, to enter the events described above. At-home, self-read tests do not meet the requirement as proof of a negative COVID-19 test result.
On-site testing will not be available at Minnesota athletic events.
