Rain Leaking Through Roof Of SoFi Stadium Ahead Of Saints-Chargers Preseason Game

As Hurricane Hilary is set to hit Southern California, the NFL has determined that the New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers preseason game at SoFi Stadium Sunday night will be played.

For the first time ever, Orange County is under the first tropical storm warning but the league office has determined the show must go on.

Ahead of the 7PM ET / 4PM PT kickoff, people in SoFi Stadium are reporting that the stadium’s roof is leaking in multiple areas around the field:

Roof at So-Fi is leaking like crazy

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 20, 2023

We found at least one spot where water is dripping on to the sideline at SoFi Stadium.

The stadium has a roof but isn't a true done. There are gaps. Don't see where it's any real issue right now.

Saints and Chargers in 80 minutes.@WWLTV pic.twitter.com/3J1djIRpwy

— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) August 20, 2023

You can hear the rain from Tropical Storm #Hilary hitting the roof here at SoFi Stadium for Saints-Chargers preseason. pic.twitter.com/eCgPMeg80j

— Ferdinand (@Delostrinos) August 20, 2023

In addition to the tropical storm/hurricane, there was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in parts of Southern California.

Finally it through the rainy commute to SoFi Stadium. ⁦@ByLukeJohnson⁩ & I were on the elevator during the earthquake. Have no idea why we are playing this game tonight. pic.twitter.com/q339VfBMWl

— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) August 20, 2023

With everything going on, is it really worth it to play a meaningless preseason game?