Stephen Ross is optimistic the NFL will play its 2020 season even if there are no 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 FL has yet to make a decision on whether fans will be allowed into stadiums in 2020. The league, however, plans on playing its full 16-game schedule on time beginning on September 10.

"We all miss our sports," Ross said. "The NFL, I think, will be ready to go. I know we're all looking forward to it. I know I am."