NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference today announced that all regular season conference and nonconference competitions are canceled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments related to the coronavirus.
In addition, all spring football games are canceled and there will be no NFL pro days conducted by SEC institutions.
“This is a difficult day for all of us, and I am especially disappointed for our student-athletes,” said SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. “The health and well-being of our entire conference community is an ongoing priority for the SEC as we continue to monitor developments and information about the COVID-19 virus.”
Other athletics activities, including team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether required or voluntary, remain suspended through at least April 15.
SEC member institutions will continue to provide their student-athletes with care and support to meet needs in areas including academics, medical care, mental health and wellness, nutrition and housing as needed.
The David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center and Currey Tennis Center are closed until further notice.
The SEC and its member institutions will continue to communicate with public health officials and medical experts to determine the best path forward related to coronavirus pandemic.
For the SEC Baseball Tournament, automatic full ticket refunds will be made by March 31 to fans who purchased tickets from the SEC office or an SEC university.
Vanderbilt Athletics Updates
March 17 – All regular season conference and nonconference competitions are cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all remaining SEC championship events. All spring football games are cancelled, and there will be no NFL pro days conducted by SEC institutions. Other athletics activities, including team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, whether required or voluntary, remain suspended through at least April 15. The David Williams II Recreation and Wellness Center and Currey Tennis Center are closed until further notice.
March 13 – All athletics activities, including competitions, team and individual practices, meetings and other organized gatherings, suspended through at least April 15.
March 12 – Regular season and postseason competitions suspended until March 30.
March 11 – All regular season and championship contests conducted with only essential staff, limited family and credentialed media. Activities for Vanderbilt’s out-of-season sports suspended. The football team’s Black and Gold Spring Game, originally scheduled for April 3, will be moved to a later date.
