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Super Bowl to remain in Los Angeles despite Covid concerns

By NBC News, April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

Published January 17, 2022 7:31 AM

(KYMA, KECY/ NBC News) - The NFL has confirmed Super Bowl LVI will go on as planned February 13th in Los Angeles despite the Covid surge.

It will be held at SoFi Stadium and over 70,000 fans are expected.

Attendees will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test and must wear masks except when eating.

LA hasn't hosted a Super Bowl in 29 years, when it was held at the Rose Bowl.

This year's game gives the city a chance to show off it's new $5.5 billion dollar stadium.

It opened in September of 2020 and serves as home field to both the LA Rams and Chargers.

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April Hettinger

April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

Cole Johnson

Cole Johnson is News 11’s Sports Director.

Contact Cole at cole.johnson@kecytv.com.

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