JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fans heading to the sold-out, full-capacity UFC 261 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville will have to complete a digital health screening before entering the venue.
UFC announced a partnership with CLEAR, an identity data security company, to roll out the app Health Pass ahead of the event on Saturday. The app will provide a secure, touch-free COVID-19 screening to help keep fans safe inside the arena.
The event is the first sold-out major sporting event with full capacity at an indoor arena in the United States since last year, UFC said in a news release. More than 15,000 fans are expected at the fight.
Ticketholders will be able to download the app to verify their identity and connect to a confidential COVID-19-related health questionnaire. All ticketholders will be required to complete the questionnaire in advance of entering the venue. Those who choose not to download the app will be directed to a kiosk outside the arena to complete a hard copy of the screening.
Those who receive a green notification on their Health Pass app will have expedited entry into the event. Those who receive a red notification will not be allowed inside and will be advised to seek medical guidance. They will also receive information on how to obtain a refund.
UFC encourages fans to wear face masks at the event, but they are not required. Face masks will be provided to all ticketholders upon entry, UFC said in the release.
The release included the following information about how Health Pass works:
- Download and Enroll at Home: Fans download the free CLEAR app directly from CLEAR (or from the App store for iOS devices or Google Play store for Android devices) and open the Health Pass feature, select their event, and then verify their identity by uploading an identifying document and snapping a quick selfie.
- Confidential Health Questionnaire: Verified ticket holders will then be presented with a brief series of health-related questions designed to reveal if they may have recently been exposed to COVID-19.
- Touchless Access: Depending on their COVID-related health information, fans are issued a red or green notification on their Health Pass app.
- Privacy First: With CLEAR, you are always in control of your information. The venue only receives confirmation a fan has satisfied the requirements for access with the equivalent of a red light or green light signal — and never has access to an individual’s private health details.