
The most recent was Super Bowl XLVIII (2013), but the coldest was in 1972. There have only been three outdoor Super Bowls where the kickoff temperature was below 50 degrees. Super Bowl LII (2018) in Minneapolis registered a record-setting low temperature of -6 degrees, but the game was indoors.

Q: How much of an impact do the open sides have? Can it impact special teams or overall game play?ĭP: As far as the wind, they designed the stadium to accentuate the ocean breezes. Plus, the sun will be pretty low in the sky by game time. So they have a mechanism in place to defend against that. But they covered the stadium to protect the field from the SoCal sun. Popper: The field at SoFi can get a little stuffy in extreme heat, and there is a heat advisory in place for Inglewood from Wednesday through Sunday. Question: At what time of day are weather conditions most favorable in the stadium? And that may happen on Sunday.įor more insights, we caught up with The Athletic’s Chargers beat writer, Daniel Popper. It can get a little hot on the field level with the turf if temperatures continue to climb. Its large canopy encompasses the field and while the sides remain open, the arena is able to maintain a decent internal temperature. So how does that impact the game? Fair question. For reference, this time of year in Los Angeles tends to be in the mid-60s. 9, AccuWeather reported a rare heat advisory in Los Angeles with the kickoff temperature potentially climbing as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit. SoFi Stadium earned the right to host Super Bowl LVI, though this year’s contest could set records for the highest kickoff temperature in Super Bowl history. The game is typically played in warmer climates, though it has also been held indoors 20 times in 55 years. And no, SoFi Stadium isn’t an indoor stadium even though it has a roof protecting the fans and players from the elements.Įxcept this year’s game isn’t in a dome, is it? Technically no, but clearly our word is not going to deter everyone from thinking it is.

The current record for a Super Bowl is 82 degrees set both in Southern California. Temperatures in the Los Angeles metro area are pushing near 90 degrees. All Rights Reserved.When the Rams and Bengals play in Super Bowl LVI, they could set a record for the hottest kickoff temperature in Super Bowl history. A LEED certification is recognized across the globe as the premier mark of achievement in green building.Ĭopyright © 2020 Baltimore Ravens.
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