JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Republican National Convention could be held outdoors as coronavirus cases in Florida continue to rise, according to a report from The Washington Post.
The Washington Post reports that TIAA Bank Field and 121 Financial Ballpark are potential locations being scouted:
“While no decision has been made, Republican officials are studying two outdoor professional sports stadiums near the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena where the convention is currently slated to be held. They are also looking more broadly into the logistics of pulling off an outdoor convention, according to two Republicans involved in the planning.”
The report goes on to state:
“Republican officials have looked at the 121 Financial Ballpark, which hosts minor league games and seats about 11,000, and the TIAA Bank Field, which hosts the Jacksonville Jaguars and can seat more than 65,000. Both arenas are within a short walking distance of the VyStar Arena, an indoor facility that seats about 15,000. Republican officials recently toured both sites during a series of meetings in Jacksonville, officials say.”
Action News Jax reached out to the Jacksonville RNC host committee about the possibility of moving the convention outdoors. They said in part:
“Jacksonville is a world-class destination with state of the art facilities. In addition to Veterans Memorial Arena, TIAA Bank Field, our baseball park and Daily’s Place, as well as other venues will be a part of hosting this historic event here in the River City.”
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