Arizona’s governor is paving the way for professional sports to return in the state.
Governor Doug Ducey announced on Tuesday that gyms and swimming pools could reopen on Wednesday, May 13. He also said that professional sports leagues could reopen without fans after Friday May 15.
“We have had discussions with leaders of some of these leagues and they all know they are welcome to operate, play and perform in the state of Arizona,” Ducey said.
Arizona has been under stay-at-home orders since March, but those orders are ending on Friday. The state has been allowing certain businesses to open provided they follow guidelines for social distancing.
Ducey believes the state’s hospital capacity, increased testing, and a decrease in positive test percentages has allowed them to move to the next phase of reopening.
The new rules have implications for several sports leagues that are considering a resumption of activity.
