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The San Francisco 49ers will have a fan cutout program this season. So far, the team has confirmed its home opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13 will be played without fans. It seems exceedingly unlikely that fans will be allowed to attend games this season, and the cutout program appears to be further evidence of that.
Per the team, cutouts, which are $149 each, will sit behind both end zones; season ticket holders were given access to purchase them on Friday, while the general public can purchase them starting Monday. Unlike the San Francisco Giants, who gave every season ticket holder a free cutout and charged $99 for non-season ticket holders to purchase cutouts, the 49ers will charge season ticket holders, too.
The following comes from the 49ers:
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – While the San Francisco 49ers will begin the 2020 regular season without fans in the stands at Levi’s® Stadium, the Faithful have the chance to see themselves represented at 49ers home games this season through the team’s new 49ers Fan Cutout program. For $149, with proceeds benefitting the 49ers Foundation and its direct programs 49ers EDU and 49ers PREP, fans can purchase a cutout to be placed in the seats behind the Levi’s® Stadium end zones.
Season ticket holders received priority access on Friday and the general public have the chance to purchase cutouts beginning today, August 31st, at 12 p.m. PST at 49ers-fan-cutouts.aaaflag.com.
Beginning with the home opener against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13th, the spirit of the Faithful will be represented by thousands of unique cutouts wearing the red and gold of the 49ers. To be a part of history and secure one of these limited-edition cutouts, fans can upload a high-resolution photo of themselves, a spouse, child, and/or a pet to 49ers-fan-cutouts.aaaflag.com. While some cutouts will be visible on NFL television broadcasts, all buyers will receive a link to download a photo of their cutout in Levi’s® Stadium. Fans who purchase cutouts will also be eligible for exclusive giveaways and other promotions during the season.
“There’s no substitute for having the Faithful at Levi’s Stadium to give our team an incredible homefield advantage, but we’re happy to offer our fans this unique opportunity to support the team as well as the 49ers Foundation’s efforts in our community,” said 49ers Chief Marketing Officer Alex Chang. “We look forward to seeing all the creative ways the Faithful express their fandom through the cutouts.”
Photos of fans will be required to feature 49ers-branded attire and creativity is highly encouraged. Fans looking to reserve a seat for their cutout for home opener on September 13th must purchase their cutout by Wednesday, September 9th at 5 p.m. PST. Any cutouts submitted after that deadline will not be installed until the team’s second home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 4th. Should the 49ers receive the opportunity to host members of the Faithful at Levi’s Stadium later this season, cutouts may be moved to other seats within the lower bowl of the stadium.
Due to NFL regulations and public health guidelines, the 49ers are unable to ship or offer pickup of cutouts following the season. For full rules and regulations, please visit 49ers-fan-cutouts.aaaflag.com…
About the 49ers Foundation:
The 49ers Foundation harnesses football to educate and empower Bay Area youth through collective and innovative community-focused strategies. From award-winning STEAM education and nationally recognized youth football programs, to impactful community partnerships with leading non-profits, the 49ers Foundation is tirelessly dedicated to inspiring the confidence and collaboration youth need to tackle what is possible. Last year alone, the 49ers Foundation committed more than $6 million back into the Bay Area community and in its 29 years in existence has donated nearly $50 million. 49ers.com/community/foundation