The Los Angeles Rams announced Tuesday that they will not allow fans to attend games at SoFi Stadium until further notice due to COVID-19.In a letter from the Rams, the organization said they didn't feel SoFi Stadium was ready to welcome its fans.
The opening game, September 13, will be the first in the stadium, which was built for Rams fans on Sunday Night Football.
The Los Angeles Chargers also released a similar statement Tuesday saying "After careful consideration and discussion with State and local health officials, the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams and SoFi Stadium have announced that Rams and Chargers games will be held without fans in attendance until further notice.While we all look forward to coming together to celebrate this new era of sports and entertainment in Los Angeles, the health and safety of our fans, community, players and staff remains our top priority."
The Letter in Full from the LA Rams:
“While we are doing everything to safely open SoFi Stadium and ultimately fulfill its promise to Rams fans, the NFL and to this region, we know our ability to welcome fans into the building will be guided by the wisdom of health care experts and the policies of local, state and federal government officials,” said Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. “Therefore, we won’t speculate on any timeline as to when fans will be able to join us. The health and well-being of our employees, community and the nation, remains our highest concern.Millions across California and the country are on the front lines fighting COVID-19, caring for our neighbors and protecting our communities. We applaud their selfless and tireless heroism and thank them for their many sacrifices.All of us can’t wait until the day we come together to celebrate life and resiliency through sports. Until then, we ask that everyone continue to stay safe and support one another.”Despite not being able to host fans in person, we will aim to find ways to continue to connect digitally with Rams fans everywhere. Fans may purchase cardboard cutouts of themselves to be in the stands by placing an order before Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 5p m PT.For more information on SoFi Stadium, including the latest news and seat license information, please visit
www.therams.com/stadium/sofi-stadium.
“All of us can’t wait until the day we come together to celebrate life and resiliency through sports."Statement from Los Angeles Rams Chairman/Owner E. Stanley Kroenke: pic.twitter.com/nHWYy9sBAI
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL)
August 25, 2020 an update on @SoFiStadium ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/l7f019ixPD
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers)
August 25, 2020
