NCAA Latest Communication Paints Grim Outlook for WCWS Fans

The NCAA has sent a second communication out to all-session ticket holders for the Women’s College World Series June 3-9. The email states, “At this time, no determination has been made regarding fan attendance for the 2021 WCWS. We are closely monitoring federal, state and local COVID-19 restrictions in Oklahoma and we will reach out again when venue capacity and fan attendance have been determined.” The email sets a bleak outlook on the possibility of fan attendance with the event less than three months away. It also brings in question why the NCAA has set a 25% capacity for the Men and Women’s Basketball Tournaments that start this month and are obviously held indoors, but will make no determination on the WCWS held outdoors in Oklahoma City in June. NCAA had sent a survey earlier this year to regular all-session ticket holders gauging whether they would be attending or not indicating the association was trying to get an initial feel on capacity prospects.