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Tuesday, November 19
NFL studies alternate venue for Super Bowl due to increases in COVID-19 infections
The NFL has met the new wave of coronavirus infections, and from now on is studying an alternate venue for the Super Bowl to be held next month.
According to the information provided by the AP news agency, before the sanitary restrictions imposed in Los Angeles for indoor sports events and Due to the increase in positive cases of COVID-9, the American football league has begun to look for alternatives.
NFL already has alternate headquarters for the Super Bowl LVI in case Los Angeles decides not to host it due to covid infections. Cowboys Stadium is plan B for the NFL.
They already postponed the Grammys that were going to be the 31 from January. The Super Bowl is February 13.
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“What As part of our standard contingency planning process that we conduct for all regular and postseason games, we have contacted various clubs to inquire about stadium availability at in the event that we are unable to play the Super Bowl as scheduled due to weather-related issues or unforeseen circumstances, “said NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy.
The great event is scheduled to take place next 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles , And that has not changed. However, to avoid possible suspension, they plan to have another venue as an option.
“Our planning process for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles is ahead of schedule and we look forward to hosting the Super Bowl there to cap off another fantastic NFL season for our fans and clubs, ”said McCarthy.
One of the stadiums that could be enabled is the AT&T in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Dallas Cowboys , where the Rose Bowl was already played in 2021.
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