The primetime showdown of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night at SoFi Stadium was delayed due to severe weather that swept through the area.
SoFi Stadium is home to the Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. It was built in the Inglewood neighborhood of the city on the old Hollywood Park racetrack and near The Forum. The cost of the project was around $ 6 billion.
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The field at SoFi Stadium remains empty during a weather delay shortly before the scheduled start of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood. , California (AP Photo / Ashley). Landis)
Fans in the stadium moved to the esplanade as the storm passed. Officials appeared to be concerned about lightning in the area.
Fans were confused by the delay because SoFi Stadium has an awning over the field.
The game was scheduled to begin at 8:55 p.m. ET, according to the ESPN broadcast.
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SoFi Stadium is one of the most technologically advanced stadiums in the NFL. The Raiders and Chargers returned to their locker rooms before the game began.
Las Vegas Raiders players leave the field due to a weather delay shortly before the scheduled start of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, California.
The Raiders are entering the game as one of the last undefeated teams in the NFL. Las Vegas is 3-0 so far, but the team has a tough opponent in the Chargers. It’s the second time this season the Raiders have played on a Monday night.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and other players leave the field due to a weather delay shortly before the scheduled start of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, California (AP Photo / Ashley Landis)
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Los Angeles is entering their game 2-1. The team beat the Kansas City Chiefs last week.
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