Volleyball Announces Matchday Information For Newell-Grissom Building

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State volleyball announced Tuesday (Oct. 13) the capacity restrictions and safety guidelines in place for the four home matches this fall at the Newell-Grissom Building. State opens its season with a two-match home series against Arkansas, Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18.

For the safety of fans, student-athletes and team staff, capacity at The Griss will be limited to 25 percent, allowing for a maximum 479-person attendance. Marked spaced seating will be available in socially distanced groups of four, and all spectators are required to must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times unless actively eating or drinking.

MSU volleyball matches will continue to be free for all fans, and no tickets are needed for entry. However, entry to matches will be allowed on a first-come, first-served basis, and the maximum capacity cap will be strictly enforced. Guests should enter through the north entrance of the Newell-Grissom Building only.

In addition, all spectators should conduct a self-screening prior to leaving their homes. This includes a temperature check and review of potential coronavirus symptoms. If any of these symptoms are present or a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher is present, fans should stay home. Mississippi State has placed ample hand sanitizing stations and increased directional signage to help encourage physical distancing.

Enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures are occurring throughout the stadium prior to and during all matches.

Concessions

MSU Athletics' new concession partner, Proof of the Pudding, will make its debut at The Griss this fall under the east tunnel of the facility. The concession menu will include the following: smoked pork sandwich, Country Pleasin' smoked sausage, hot dog, nachos, Bavarian pretzel, chips, candy, Coca-Cola products, Dasani water, and for the first time at The Griss, domestic beer will also be sold.

For alcohol purchases, a valid ID is required, and there will be a limit of two beverages per transaction. Alcohol sales will conclude once one team has won two sets.

Postgame Interactions

The tradition of volleyball student-athletes greeting and high-fiving fans following the conclusion of the match will be put on pause for the 2020 season.

State Stand-Ins

Fans who cannot make it to The Griss in person can purchase a State Stand-In to place in the stands this season. Cutouts are available for purchase from MaroonMemories.com, with the Bulldog Package for volleyball being priced at $30. More information on State Stand-Ins can be found here.

For more information on the Bulldogs, follow the program on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching @HailStateVB.

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Volleyball Announces Matchday Information For Newell-Grissom Building

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