The Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings has been moved from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to the fires that have spread throughout the L.A. area. The move was made as a precaution for everyone involved, given the uncertainty of the situation and the devastation the fires have already caused.
Fans are obviously disappointed about the news, especially considering 90% of the crowd was projected to be Rams fans at SoFi Stadium. They also have a lot of questions about the relocation, from ticket info to potential shuttles from L.A. to Arizona for fans to take.
Rams president Kevin Demoff answered many of those questions on Twitter, sharing that the team plans to have a watch party at Cosm in Los Angeles.
Watch party at Cosm Los Angeles
We are planning a watch party at @CosmLosAngeles with proceeds going to fire relief efforts. More information to come https://t.co/HUjJTtLb6C
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Season Ticket Members will have first priority
All playoff games are NFL games, even those at Sofi Stadium. We can’t control who they sell to, but first priority will be STM and those who bought tickets already for MNF. If our fans buy all of those seats then there will be nothing left to buy! https://t.co/Yu0Z8lZhtw
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Rams are working on bus and charter options for fans
We are working on bus options and should have an update tomorrow https://t.co/Z6Xsnpn2lx
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
We have spent the past 7 hours trying to make arrangements for the team to travel to Arizona while also making sure our dozens of evacuees are safe.
We have started to contact bus and plane charters to see what is possible. More information tomorrow https://t.co/MQVt6AxlFJ
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Why Rams can’t just reassign tickets at State Farm Stadium
Our entire seating bowl configurations are different so we can’t just re-assign seats that are equivalent. STM can able choose seats for this game ahead of all other fans and can choose similar seats. The Cardinals also have a different ticketing software so conversion is wonky https://t.co/JyrHams1MV
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Demoff is unsure why NFL picked Arizona
I can’t speak to why the league chose Arizona but our fans have always traveled well there and we have great familiarity (and a great record) there, so its a great option. https://t.co/6CuVBhxe2p
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Non-NFL stadiums were not an option
Non NFL stadiums are not options as they don’t have things like instant replay, NFL communication systems, appropriate locker rooms, etc. On short notice only NFL venues can be backup options. The NFL has been a tremendous partner this week helping our players, coaches and staff https://t.co/xMzzsuHt9G
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
Rams to use visitor’s locker room, home sideline
We will be using the normal visitors locker room in Arizona to keep it as familiar as possible for our players, so if you want Rams tunnel seats sections 113-115 is right place to buy https://t.co/LdVqmxMhYQ
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
If you are buying seats, we will be on the home sideline in Arizona, which is opposite of our normal bench in AZ. Sections 104-1114, 205-217, 407-418 https://t.co/f6s6M43WrK
— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) January 10, 2025
