Professional sports leagues and university athletic programs in the Los Angeles area are closely monitoring the evolving situation to ensure the safety and well-being of players, staff, and fans.
The league is actively preparing SoFi Stadium in Inglewood for the upcoming wild-card round of the playoffs between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. However, contingency plans are in place, and if necessary, the game may be relocated to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings' scheduled home game against the Calgary Flames was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. The league is working on rescheduling the game and will announce a makeup date soon.
At Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Charlotte Hornets tonight. A decision on whether the game will proceed as scheduled will be communicated by the league in due course.
Pepperdine University faced disruptions as the women's basketball game against Portland had to be postponed due to the Palisades Fire, which led to restricted access to the campus. The university's athletics department is collaborating with the West Coast Conference to arrange a new date for the game.
As the situation continues to unfold, all stakeholders are working together to navigate these challenges and ensure the smooth operation of sporting events in the Los Angeles area.
