MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia will allow the general public to attend football games at a reduced capacity next month, the school announced Monday.

WVU athletic director Shane Lyons said attendance will be limited to about 15,000 fans, or 25% capacity, starting with the Oct. 17 home game against Kansas. Currently, only the families of players and coaches as well as essential game operations staff are allowed to attend games.

Fans entering the stadium will be required to wear masks.