UW Announces Vaccine Verification/Negative COVID-19 Test Process
September 16, 2021 | General
UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2021
SEATTLE – University of Washington Athletics previously announced that after close consultation with university, local and state public health officials, as well as Seattle's professional sports franchises, it will implement a vaccine verification system for all Husky ticketed events beginning with UW football's game versus California on September 25. All spectators 12 and older will need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. Fans under the age of 12 are exempt from providing proof of vaccination or a negative test. The below information and FAQ detail the verification process. Additionally, in accordance with state policy, all spectators are required to wear a mask, indoors and outdoors, regardless of vaccination status at all Husky athletics events. Details for attendance at Husky volleyball and soccer matches will be shared next week.
There are two ways for fans to get into Husky Stadium:
Fans can get pre-verified beginning four hours before kick-off to receive a wristband after providing proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. To get pre-verified fans can visit one of the following pre-verification check stations: Husky Ballpark, Alaska Airlines Arena, Rainier Vista, Husky Harbor & E12. Fans who receive a wristband will be able to utilize a separate, Fast Pass-like line to enter Husky Stadium at the North, Northwest, and Southwest Entrances.
Fans who don't visit one of the pre-verified check stations can follow signage marked at Husky Stadium entrances where they will need to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the gate to enter the stadium. Once through, fans will then go through the stadium's clear bag check policy followed by the mobile ticket scan. Fans who get verified at the entrance will NOT receive a wristband. All entrances to Husky Stadium will open 2 hours before kickoff (gates will open at 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25) to allow more time for fans to enter.
Due to staffing shortages with its contracted, third-party staff, UW Athletics is encouraging early arriving fans to visit one of the pre-verification check stations prior to entering the stadium to assist with efficiency and time needed to get inside Husky Stadium.
Season ticket holders who wish to receive a wristband for the entirety of the season can stop by the Husky Ticket Office inside Graves Hall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 24). These wristbands will need to stay on for the entire season and are not removable. If you would like to remove your wristband, you will need to get re-verified at future games. Season ticket holders can also provide a negative COVID test to receive a day of game wristband from the ticket office during the above hours.
What are the approved documents to prove vaccination status?
The following documents are acceptable for proving vaccination status:
What kind of test do fans need to provide to prove they have tested negative for COVID-19?
Fans will need to provide a copy of a COVID Negative PCR or Antigen COVID-19 Test that is FDA-approved and within 72 hours of the event. Currently at-home tests will not be accepted as they do not show a date on the test results.
How do I get pre-verified on gameday?
Early arriving fans can get pre-verified by bringing their proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours to one of the pre-verification check stations around Husky Stadium to receive a wristband. These stations open 4 hours before kickoff and are located at Husky Ballpark, Alaska Airlines Arena, Rainier Vista, Husky Harbor & E12. Fans can also get verified at the Husky Ticket Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 24).
What do UW students need to do to get into Husky Stadium?
Students will follow the same process as all other fans and will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. Students will have the option to go to Red Square on Friday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get pre-verified to expedite the entry process.
What if I want or need to take off my season-long wristband?
If you would like to remove your wristband you received to verify you for the entirety of the season, you will need to get re-verified at future games.
What if I can't visit a pre-verification check station?
Fans can show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the gate to enter the stadium. Fans who get verified at the entrance will NOT receive a wristband. All entrances to Husky Stadium will open 2 hours before kickoff (gates will open at 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25) to allow more time for fans to enter.
If a fan has already tested positive for COVID do they need to provide vaccine verification or a negative COVID-19 test?
Yes, fans that have already had COVID-19 still need to provide either their proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. King County Public Health guidance states that documentation of a previous COVID-19 positive illness cannot be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
What should fans do that have a medical or religious exemption?
Fans with a medical or religious exemption will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.
What is the mask policy?
Masks are still required at all times, indoor and outdoor, at Husky Stadium except when actively eating or drinking.
SEATTLE – University of Washington Athletics previously announced that after close consultation with university, local and state public health officials, as well as Seattle's professional sports franchises, it will implement a vaccine verification system for all Husky ticketed events beginning with UW football's game versus California on September 25. All spectators 12 and older will need to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. Fans under the age of 12 are exempt from providing proof of vaccination or a negative test. The below information and FAQ detail the verification process. Additionally, in accordance with state policy, all spectators are required to wear a mask, indoors and outdoors, regardless of vaccination status at all Husky athletics events. Details for attendance at Husky volleyball and soccer matches will be shared next week.
There are two ways for fans to get into Husky Stadium:
- Show Proof of Vaccination or a Negative PCR or Antigen COVID-19 Test at any entrance to Husky Stadium.
- Get pre-verified at satellite locations around Husky Stadium. Both day-of-game and season-long wristbands will be available.
Fans can get pre-verified beginning four hours before kick-off to receive a wristband after providing proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test. To get pre-verified fans can visit one of the following pre-verification check stations: Husky Ballpark, Alaska Airlines Arena, Rainier Vista, Husky Harbor & E12. Fans who receive a wristband will be able to utilize a separate, Fast Pass-like line to enter Husky Stadium at the North, Northwest, and Southwest Entrances.
Fans who don't visit one of the pre-verified check stations can follow signage marked at Husky Stadium entrances where they will need to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the gate to enter the stadium. Once through, fans will then go through the stadium's clear bag check policy followed by the mobile ticket scan. Fans who get verified at the entrance will NOT receive a wristband. All entrances to Husky Stadium will open 2 hours before kickoff (gates will open at 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25) to allow more time for fans to enter.
Due to staffing shortages with its contracted, third-party staff, UW Athletics is encouraging early arriving fans to visit one of the pre-verification check stations prior to entering the stadium to assist with efficiency and time needed to get inside Husky Stadium.
Season ticket holders who wish to receive a wristband for the entirety of the season can stop by the Husky Ticket Office inside Graves Hall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 24). These wristbands will need to stay on for the entire season and are not removable. If you would like to remove your wristband, you will need to get re-verified at future games. Season ticket holders can also provide a negative COVID test to receive a day of game wristband from the ticket office during the above hours.
Vaccine Verification FAQ:
What are the approved documents to prove vaccination status?
The following documents are acceptable for proving vaccination status:
- CDC COVID-19 vaccine record card or photo of vaccine card
- Printed certificate or QR code (available at the end of September) from MyIRMobile.com
- Other official immunization record from within or outside the U.S., including from your health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
- Per King County's mandate, no ID is needed with your vaccination card/negative test
What kind of test do fans need to provide to prove they have tested negative for COVID-19?
Fans will need to provide a copy of a COVID Negative PCR or Antigen COVID-19 Test that is FDA-approved and within 72 hours of the event. Currently at-home tests will not be accepted as they do not show a date on the test results.
How do I get pre-verified on gameday?
Early arriving fans can get pre-verified by bringing their proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours to one of the pre-verification check stations around Husky Stadium to receive a wristband. These stations open 4 hours before kickoff and are located at Husky Ballpark, Alaska Airlines Arena, Rainier Vista, Husky Harbor & E12. Fans can also get verified at the Husky Ticket Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 24).
What do UW students need to do to get into Husky Stadium?
Students will follow the same process as all other fans and will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. Students will have the option to go to Red Square on Friday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get pre-verified to expedite the entry process.
What if I want or need to take off my season-long wristband?
If you would like to remove your wristband you received to verify you for the entirety of the season, you will need to get re-verified at future games.
What if I can't visit a pre-verification check station?
Fans can show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test at the gate to enter the stadium. Fans who get verified at the entrance will NOT receive a wristband. All entrances to Husky Stadium will open 2 hours before kickoff (gates will open at 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25) to allow more time for fans to enter.
If a fan has already tested positive for COVID do they need to provide vaccine verification or a negative COVID-19 test?
Yes, fans that have already had COVID-19 still need to provide either their proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours. King County Public Health guidance states that documentation of a previous COVID-19 positive illness cannot be accepted in lieu of proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
What should fans do that have a medical or religious exemption?
Fans with a medical or religious exemption will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game.
What is the mask policy?
Masks are still required at all times, indoor and outdoor, at Husky Stadium except when actively eating or drinking.
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