Do NHL Fans Need to be Vaccinated to Attend Games?

Below is the full rundown on each NHL team’s fan policy when it comes to COVID-19, whether they require proof of full vaccination, either vaccination or a negative COVID test, or in some teams’ cases, no policy at all. Ten teams will mandate proof of vaccination for fans this season and eight more will allow proof of negative test for entrance if fans do not have vaccination. Every team in Canada will require at least proof of a negative test for fans to attend games.

The NHL’s protocols this season include the ability to suspend unvaccinated players without pay if they cannot participate in hockey activities, while fully vaccinated players will have any COVID-19 positives treated as injuries and still be paid.

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Spectator regulations for each NHL team for the 2021–2022 season

Anaheim Ducks (Honda Center, 17,174): The Ducks require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Unvaccinated fans must wear a mask except when eating or drinking.

Arizona Coyotes (Gila River Arena, 17,125): The Coyotes do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Boston Bruins (TD Garden, 17,565): The Bruins do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Buffalo Sabres (KeyBank Center, 19,070): The Sabres do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Calgary Flames (Scotiabank Saddledome, 19,289): The Flames do not require fans to show proof of full vaccination to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Carolina Hurricanes (PNC Arena, 18,680): The Hurricanes do not require fans to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Chicago Blackhawks (United Center, 19,717): The Blackhawks do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Colorado Avalanche (Ball Arena, 17,809): The Avalanche do not require fans to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Columbus Blue Jackets (Nationwide Arena, 18,144): The Blue Jackets do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Dallas Stars (American Airlines Center, 18,352): The Stars do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Detroit Red Wings (Little Caesars Arena, 19,515): The Red Wings do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Edmonton Oilers (Rogers Place, 18,347): The Oilers do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Florida Panthers (FLA Live Arena, 19,250): The Panthers do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Los Angeles Kings (crypto.com Arena, 18,230): The Kings require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. Unvaccinated fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Minnesota Wild (Xcel Energy Center, 17,954): The Wild do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Montreal Canadiens (Bell Centre, 21,302): The Canadiens do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Nashville Predators (Bridgestone Arena, 17,113): The Predators do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

New Jersey Devils (Prudential Center, 16,514): The Devils do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

New York Islanders (UBS Arena, 17,113): The Islanders do not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

New York Rangers (Madison Square Garden, 18,006): The Rangers require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Ottawa Senators (Canadian Tire Centre, 17,373): The Senators do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Philadelphia Flyers (Wells Fargo Center, 19,543): The Flyers do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Pittsburgh Penguins (PPG Paints Arena, 18,387): The Penguins do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

San Jose Sharks (SAP Center, 17,562): The Sharks require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Seattle Kraken (Climate Pledge Arena, 17,100): The Kraken do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

St. Louis Blues (Enterprise Center, 18,096): The Blues require either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test  to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Tampa Bay Lightning (Amalie Arena, 19,902): The Lightning do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Toronto Maple Leafs (Scotiabank Arena, 18,819): The Maple Leafs do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Vancouver Canucks (Rogers Arena, 18,910): The Canucks require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. Fans must wear masks except when eating or drinking.

Vegas Golden Knights (T-Mobile Arena, 17,368): The Golden Knights do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Washington Capitals (Capital One Arena, 18,506): The Capitals do not require fans to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend. There is no mask mandate.

Winnipeg Jets (Canada Life Centre, 15,321): The Jets do not require fans to show proof of vaccination to attend. There is no mask mandate.