Red Sox Expect To Have Socially Distanced Fans At Fenway Park In 2021

There might be a slight move toward normalcy next season

After the strangest year in the long history of America's most beloved ballpark, Fenway Park once again could open its doors in 2021.

Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy on Tuesday revealed the organization expects fans at Fenway Park in some capacity next season. Kennedy made the remarks to reporters during a press conference to reintroduce Alex Cora as the manager of the Red Sox.

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Sam Kennedy says Red Sox presented a plan to the state of Massachusetts and they expect fans in Fenway Park in 2021, in some capacity.
— Jason Mastrodonato (@JMastrodonato) November 10, 2020

Also of note from Sam Kennedy: Red Sox feel confident of having fans at Fenway next season in some capacity.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) November 10, 2020

Kennedy says Red Sox expect to be able to bring fans back to Fenway Park in some capacity next year, likely in socially distanced fashion.
— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) November 10, 2020

Sam Kennedy says the Red Sox feel very confident they'll be in a position to welcome fans back next year in a socially distanced environment.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) November 10, 2020

Obviously, much can change between now and the start of the 2021 campaign, as the COVID-19 pandemic remains an unpredictable threat.

However, it appears the Red Sox and their home ballpark are trending toward a slight return to normalcy in 2021.