Vikings-Rams playoff game moved to Arizona due to LA wildfires; here’s how to get tickets
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s official: An NFL wild card playoff game is coming to Arizona.
The league announced on Thursday that Monday night’s NFC Wild Card game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams has been moved from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
The NFL added the decision was made due to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area after consulting with public officials, both teams, and the players’ association.
Related: Rams/Vikings game moved to Arizona
Cardinals lend team planes to L.A. Rams after wildfires force playoff game move to Arizona
Arizona Cardinals assist Los Angeles Rams by sending team planes for playoff game transport, showcasing sportsmanship and readiness for the big match.
Game information:
Los Angeles Rams (10-7) vs. Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
Location: State Farm Stadium in Glendale
Kickoff: Monday at 6 p.m. Arizona time
Watch: Broadcast on ESPN and ABC
How to buy tickets:
Tickets for the game will go on sale for Rams season ticket holders at 11 a.m. (Arizona time) Friday through SeatGeek and at noon for Cardinals season ticket holders and Rams single-game buyers. At 1 p.m., tickets will go on sale for the general public.
Rams suite ticket holders can buy suites for the playoff game starting at 11 a.m. Friday, Cardinals suite holders can buy suites at noon, and the public can buy them at 1 p.m.
Had tickets in LA? How to attend the game in Arizona instead:
Tickets bought for the originally scheduled game at SoFi Stadium are not transferable. Anyone who bought tickets for that game will receive a refund or a credit toward season tickets for next season.
United Airlines has offered to waive change fees and fare differences for anyone attending the game and needing to change their flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
Has this happened before?
The Arizona Cardinals said in a written statement that they are happy to help the NFL in hosting the playoff game.
“We are committed to providing the staff and resources to ensure the best possible experience for the Rams, Vikings and all fans who attend,” the team said. “The Arizona Cardinals continue to send our prayers and support to everyone impacted by the devastation in Southern California. We remain in awe of the first responders on the front lines fighting the wildfires and so dutifully serving those affected.”
The NFL originally floated the idea on Wednesday and a move like this has been done before.
In 2003, Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe hosted a Miami Dolphins-San Diego Chargers Monday Night Football game on 24 hours’ notice because of the wildfires burning near San Diego.
The air quality in the city was bad and Qualcomm Stadium, the Chargers’ home stadium, was being used as an evacuation center.
In 2007, the Chargers used the Cardinals’ Tempe training facility to practice before their Week 8 game because Qualcomm Stadium was being used as an evacuation center.
Wildfires were burning in San Diego County and 40 members of the Chargers organization were forced to evacuate.
The Chargers returned home for the game.
In 2020, the San Francisco 49ers couldn’t play in Santa Clara because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, so the team moved three of its home games to Glendale and hosted their practices there, too.
See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.
Copyright 2025 KTVK/KPHO. All rights reserved.
