Due to the continuing wildfire crisis in the Southland, Monday night’s Los Angeles Rams playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings was moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
According to a statement from the NFL, “the decision was made in consultation with public officials, the participating clubs and the (National Football League Players’ Association).”
State Farm Stadium is the home of the Arizona Cardinals. The playoff game will be televised at 5 p.m. Monday on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
Rams season ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets for the relocated game starting at 10 a.m. Friday through Seatgeek.com. Tickets for the general public will go on sale at noon Friday.
Ticket holders for the game at SoFi Stadium will receive either a refund or a credit toward their season tickets next season, according to the Rams.
On Friday, the Rams announced support for the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cross during the unprecedented series of devastating wildfires.
The Kroenke family, owners of the Rams, is making a $1 million donation to benefit the LAFD Foundation through the Kroenke Family Foundation. The LAFD Foundation helps both the Los Angeles county and city fire departments.
“On behalf of our family and the Los Angeles Rams, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the unfathomable fires and destruction,” the Kroenke family said in a statement. “We are beyond grateful for the tireless efforts of our first responders who continue to protect our community as well as individuals who continue to help our neighbors in need. We know there are both immediate and long-term needs and our family and the Rams are committed to doing our part to support recovery efforts now and into the months and years ahead.”
In addition to the Kroenke’s donation, the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and the NFL Foundation will join the Rams in each donating $1 million to help deliver vital resources to local organizations supporting those affected by the wildfires.
On Monday night, Rams players, coaches and staff will wear custom LAFD hats and shirts with the Rams monogram on them. Game-worn jerseys and select game-used footballs will be auctioned off on NFL Auction with proceeds going to the support American Red Cross, the team said Friday.
Rams LAFD shirts will be available for sale at www.RamsFanShop.com with all profits from the sales going to support the LAFD Foundation and American Red Cross, according to the team.
Fans looking to join the Rams in supporting the fire relief efforts may also donate to American Red Cross directly or to LAFD Foundation at supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812.