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Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says NFL season will 'definitely' happen, plans for fans in stadiums

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is optimistic that the 2020 NFL season with go on as planned amid the coronavirus pandemic, and his current plan is that it will be with fans in the stands.

"I think there definitely will be a football season this year," Ross said Tuesday during an interview with CNBC. "Real question is, will there be fans in the stadium? Right now -- today -- we're planning to have fans in the stadium."

The NFL hasn't made any firm decisions on whether to allow fans into stadiums during the 2020 season, but the league released its schedule earlier this month and plans to play its full 16-game slate on time, starting Sept.