Fan attendance at the Super Bowl provides hope for the rest of 2021 As sports weigh more in-person attendance, lessons from the past year can be helpful. By EDITORIAL BOARD, Star Tribune February 6, 2021 — 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: The sight of fans in the stands at any Super Bowl often brings a bit of "wish I were there" envy from those watching at home. This year, expect pangs of wistfulness, too, as the camera pans the crowd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The crowd at Sunday's big game will be limited to less than half the stadium's capacity, and tickets came with KN-95 masks. It's far from normal. Nevertheless, seeing others take in the big game in person will remind many of the shortened seasons and many empty stadiums that COVID-19 caused.