On Thursday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-133, which allows for the gradual opening of professional sports within the state—but without a live audience.
“Good news, sports fans,” Whitmer said via a news release. “We are now ready to gradually and safely allow professional sports to resume in Michigan. While this is an encouraging step in the reopening of our economy, it is critical for athletes to continue social distancing and taking precautions to stay safe. We want to keep our momentum going and keep moving forward, so it’s incumbent on everyone doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19.