The state has announced the launch of Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM to confirm your negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.
Similar to a mobile airline boarding pass, you can either print out a pass or store it in your smartphone using the Excelsior Pass Wallet app. Each has a secure QR code, which participating businesses and venues can scan to verify COVID-19 negative test results or proof of vaccination. An individual’s data is kept secure and confidential at all times.
As part of this initial launch, participating New Yorkers may choose to use Excelsior Pass to verify their COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results as needed to gain entry to major stadiums and arenas, wedding receptions, or catered and other events above the social gathering limit.
New Yorkers can opt in to use Excelsior Pass and learn more here; interested businesses can opt in and learn more here.
Major venues have already announced they will begin utilizing this technology in the coming weeks, including Madison Square Garden and the Times Union Center in Albany. Beginning April 2, Excelsior Pass will expand to smaller arts, entertainment and event venues.
