NYCFC has announced that the attendance for Saturday's eagerly anticipated playoff game will be capped at around 22,500, stating that only the 100 and 300 sections of the 41,800-seater stadium will be open for Saturday's semi-final. This decision upset many fans who were looking forward to a vibrant atmosphere for the derby, reflecting the importance of attendance and fan engagement in playoff matches.
An NYCFC official confirmed that attendance for the Hudson River Derby has been capped because the stadium is in the process of 'winterization' for the baseball off-season. The spokesperson added that no external factors are responsible for Saturday's reduced capacity, which includes a limitation to only certain sections of the stadium.
The club worked with the Mets who generously agreed to pause the closure and accommodate us for this game, emphasizing the collaboration necessary in managing stadium use between different sports teams. This kind of cooperation is crucial for maximizing attendance while allowing for seasonal changes.
Citi Field is in the process of closing for the winter (winterization), and therefore, parts of the stadium are now closed off for that. Speculation around external events affecting capacity, such as the upcoming Tianyu Winter Lights Festival, was dismissed as being unfounded according to the NYCFC officials.
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