California is dealing with devastating wildfires in the region, and Los Angeles is one of the many cities impacted by the flames. The deadly fire has caused evacuations in certain regions, with plenty of residents and businesses left affected.
The sporting world is not exempt from those influenced by the wildfire.
With the flames getting worse in Los Angeles, the status of games taking place this weekend is one to monitor. The NFL is set to begin the 2025 playoffs with the wild-card round this weekend, and the Rams are hosting the Vikings on Monday night to end the first round. In addition, the NHL and NBA seasons are underway, meaning the Lakers, Clippers and Kings are all in action.
The Sporting News will provide the latest updates for the sports and teams affected by the storm, as well as the latest tracker for the Los Angeles wildfires.
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Latest news, updates on NFL, NHL, NBA and more games impacted by Los Angeles wildfires
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NFL
Los Angeles Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Rams are hosting the Vikings in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. The club’s SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, a suburb of Los Angeles, which is one of the areas impacted by the wildfires.
As of Wednesday, the NFL was “closely monitoring,” according to TMZ.
“The NFL continues to closely monitor developments in the area,” the rep said, “and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFLPA.”
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NHL
Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames
The Kings and Flames were the first game to be postponed due to the fires. With Crypto.com Arena located right in the middle of Los Angeles, the fires caused the NHL to cancel the Wednesday night game.
Tonight’s @NHLFlames at @LAKings game has been postponed. https://t.co/hrag2w5bYl pic.twitter.com/6AIV173N3q
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 8, 2025
The contest against Calgary was the final one for Los Angeles’ five-game home stand. The Kings are scheduled to travel north to the border for a five-game road trip against Pacific Division opponents.
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NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are coming home to California at the wrong time. After a two-game trip to Texas, the basketball club is seeing the wildfires impacting the area. Los Angeles is set to host five consecutive games in a row starting on Jan. 6.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that his family was forced to evacuate the area due to the rampant flames.
“I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now,” Redick said before the Lakers’ loss to the Mavericks. “That’s where I live.
“Our family, my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated. I know a lot of people are freaking out right now, including my family. From the sound of things, with the winds coming [Tuesday night], I know a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers for sure, and hope everybody stays safe.”
So far there have been no reports about any change to the status of Thursday’s game against the Hornets.
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Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers have one game left on their quick two-game road trip. After losing to the Timberwolves on Monday, Kawhi Leonard and Co. travel to Denver to face the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Los Angeles returns home for a Jan. 11 contest against Charlotte.
Where are the California fires?
The California wildfires are taking place in Los Angeles County. The cities impacted the most have been Los Angeles, Calabasas, Malibu and Pacific Palisades, along with Topanga Canyon.
Map of California fires 2025
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
