FedEx Field will open to fans at full capacity for the 2021 season.

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As the Washington Football Team continues to move away from its former identity, the franchise announced on Wednesday that Native American-inspired headdresses and face paint will be banned from FedEx Field.

The rule is included in the team’s 2021 season protocols for the stadium in Landover, which will reopen at full capacity for the upcoming season. The new policy follows team manager Jason Wright’s statement last month, that the Washington Football Team’s new name will have “no ties to Native American imagery.” One potential moniker that had been floated around, “Warriors,” has been ruled out.

“We are excited to welcome everyone back wearing their Burgundy & Gold,” the new policy reads. “However, Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint may no longer be worn into the stadium.”

According to Wright’s statement in July, the franchise has narrowed down a short list of potential new names, and the team is expected to reveal its new identity for the 2022 season.

In years past, some fans wore makeup and other apparel reflecting the team’s old name, which was phased out last summer. Across the NFL and other professional sports leagues, teams have made similar moves away from offensive chants, traditions, and costumes.”

Wednesday’s policies also included a mask requirement for unvaccinated fans at FedEx Field, while masks will be optional for fully vaccinated guests, but that guidance “may be updated consistent with applicable local regulations and/or FedExField policy.”

This Friday, the stadium will open to thousands of fans in a “Friday Night Football” practice event. It will mark the largest crowd at the stadium since last fall, when a limited number of guests attended just one home game.

This story has been updated with the correct location for FedEx Field.