Mercedes-Benz Stadium Roof Will Be Closed During Super Bowl LIII
ATLANTA (CBS) – Fans will get the chance to see Mercedes-Benz Stadium's massive retractable roof in action Sunday night. But Super Bowl LIII will be played indoors.
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There had been debate throughout the week about whether the roof would be opened or closed while the Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams.
Rain is expected to move out of the Atlanta area before the game. But temperatures are only supposed to be in the low 50s.
As a result, the NFL confirmed the festivities will feature a bit of everything. The roof will be closed for on-field warmups then open for pregame ceremonies.
Here's the #SB53 plan, weather permitting: The roof will be closed during on-field warmups & then open for pregame festivities, including the National Anthem featuring a flyover from the Air Force Thunderbirds. The roof will then be closed for the remainder of the night. #lookup pic.twitter.com/aOTdW6yAZU
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) February 3, 2019
The roof will then close after the national anthem flyover. It will remain closed during the game.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.