KALAMAZOO, Mich. – In accordance with state and local health officials only participants and game day personnel will be permitted to attend Western Michigan University Athletic events inside University Arena and Lawson Ice Arena for the 2020-21 season.

This protocol will be enforced for all men's and women's basketball games and gymnastics meets inside University Arena along with hockey games at Lawson Ice Arena.

There will be no admittance for fans, friends or family. The Western Michigan band along with cheer and dance programs will also not be in attendance.

While general public attendance will not be permitted this season, fans can still show their Bronco spirit and help create a unique atmosphere by purchasing a personalized Bronco Fan Cutout. For more information on how to purchase a personalized Bronco cutout at Lawson Ice Arena and Read Fieldhouse, CLICK HERE.

Private donor support helps offset the costs of testing supplies for the nearly 350 WMU student-athletes to return to competition across all 16 Bronco athletics programs. To make a gift to the Bronco Safe Return to Play fund, CLICK HERE.

Western Michigan University is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the entire community, both on campus and off. Providing student-athletes a safe environment to compete impacts not only our athletics program but all of WMU.