Seattle Mariners offer $10 tickets for special vaccinated-only sections at upcoming games

The Seattle Mariners are offering a special discount on tickets for fans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as the team continues to support the city's vaccination efforts.

Starting Friday, fans who are fully vaccinated can get tickets as low as $10 for a new vaccine-only seating section for games May 13 through June 2.

The new section follows guidance from the state which advised venues could increase capacity by having designated "vaccinated sections" for people who are fully immunized against the novel coronavirus. Outdoor facilities with the new section can increase their capacity to 50% or up to 22,000 people, whichever is lower.

To qualify, fans must show proof via vaccine card that they are 14 days past the final dose of a two-dose vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The seating section is also open to children between the ages of 2-16 who show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as they currently do not qualify for the vaccine.

"Getting vaccinated is the single most important thing we can all do to protect ourselves, our families and our community. Encouraging vaccinations and helping make them accessible to everyone will save lives," said John Stanton, Seattle Mariners chairman and managing partner in a news release. "And once enough people are vaccinated, we can all get back to the things we love to do, like sitting with family and friends and enjoying a night at the ballpark."

The team is also offering other perks for vaccinated fans whether they are seated in the section or not, including a 20% discount on food, beverages and merchandise as well as an exclusive #SeaUsRise t-shirt.

As the vaccination effort across the city ramps up, officials have been using sporting events to increase accessibility to the shots and meet people where they are. The city announced last week the Seattle Fire Department would offer a walk-up clinic at T-Mobile Park during Mariners games for fans to get their first dose of the Moderna vaccine or singe-dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Similarly, vaccines are also being offered at Sounders games at Lumen Field.

Other sports teams have also followed suit by offering a section limited to fully immunized people, including the Seattle Storm, which will welcome back fans for the first time in over a year at their home opener next week, and the Tacoma Rainiers.