What NBA teams are allowing fans to attend games during covid-19?
As of now, 14 NBA teams are allowing limited capacity attendance in their respective arenas for the 2020/21 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020-21 NBA regular season kicked off on 22 December amid the coronavirus pandemic that continues to have a major impact on sporting events across the board.
Fortunately, a number of NBA teams have been able to allow a limited number of fans back into arenas, with fan attendance depending on several factors, including coronavirus guidelines that vary from state to state.
All 30 NBA teams have been working with their respective local health officials since before the start of the season to establish health and safety protocols, and as of now, 14 teams are allowing limited capacity attendance in their respective arenas.
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Below is a list of the 14 teams that have been able to host fans, most of which have capacity set at 10% or lower. Three teams, Orland Magic, Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets, are the only ones with a capacity limit of over 10% -- currently operating at 21%, 21% and 25%, respectively. On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies are allowing some very limited courtside attendance at the FedEx Forum.
NBA teams currently permitting ticketed fans for 2020-21 season
| Team | Venue | Capacity |
| Atlanta Hawks | State Farm Arena | 1,700 (10%) |
| Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | 1,800 (10%) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Rocket Morgage FieldHouse | 1,944 (10%) |
| Dallas Mavericks | American Airlines Center | 1,500 (7.8%) |
| Houston Rockets | Toyota Center | 4,500 (25%) |
| Indiana Pacers | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | 1,000 (6%) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | FedEx Forum | Limited (Courtside) |
| Miami Heat | AmericanAirlines Arena | <2,000 (<10%) |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Fiserv Forum | 1,800 (10%) |
| New Orleans Pelicans |
Smoothie King Center | 750 (4%) |
| New York Knicks | Madison Square Garden | 2,000 (<10%) |
| Orlando Magic | Amway Center | 4,000 (21.2%) |
| Phoenix Suns | Phoenix Suns Arena | 1,500 (8.1%) |
| Utah Jazz | Vivint Arena | 3,900 (21.3%) |