Southern California Wildfires Force Relocation of Rams-Vikings Playoff Game

The NFL moved Monday's NFC wild-card game to Arizona due to safety concerns as fires devastate the Los Angeles area.

The Rams-Vikings NFC wild-card game, originally set for SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, will now take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for public safety reasons.
The decision was made after consultation with public officials, the NFLPA, and both teams, as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.
The fires have caused over 130,000 evacuations, destroyed more than 5,000 structures, and resulted in at least five confirmed deaths, with officials expecting the toll to rise.
Rams players and staff have been personally affected, with some forced to evacuate their homes, while air quality concerns have impacted team practices.
Both Rams and Vikings coaches expressed solidarity with those affected, praising first responders and emphasizing the broader significance of the crisis beyond football.