Chiefs-Rams game moved from Mexico City to Los Angeles

November 13, 2018

In a win-win scenario for local fans, the NFL announced that it will move the Kansas City Chiefs-Los Angeles Rams showdown on Monday, November 19, originally located at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

The decision is based on the determination that the playing field at Estadio Azteca does not meet NFL standards for playability and consistency, and will not meet those standards by next Monday.

"We have worked extensively with our partners at Estadio Azteca for months in preparation for this game," said NFL Executive Vice President of International Mark Waller.  "Until very recently, we had no major concerns. But, the combination of a difficult rainy season and a heavy multi-event calendar of events at the stadium, have resulted in significant damage to the field that presents unnecessary risks to player safety and makes it unsuitable to host an NFL game. As a result, we have determined that moving the game is the right decision, and one that we needed to announce now in order to allow our teams and fans to make alternate arrangements."

Mexico's loss is Southern California's gain, as the game will feature two of the NFL's most potent offenses.

All NFL teams that forgo a home game to play internationally are required to keep their home stadium available as a contingency, and the Rams will be announcing ticket information and other logistical details for Monday night's game at the LA Coliseum as soon as possible.

By Staff of TheDailySportsHerald.com and news services

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