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Could Super Bowl LVI Move From L.A. To Dallas? Vaccine Mandate May Force The Issue

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Rob Gronkowski #87 and Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Everything’s bigger in Texas — potentially even the big game.

In the middle of a stark rise in COVID-19 cases, the NFL has looked at other potential sites for the February 13 Super Bowl.

The NFL does this for literally every game — even regular-season affairs — every year, but with the tilt set for Los Angeles (for now), it made news because of increasing local restrictions for attendance at indoor events.

“We plan on playing Super Bowl LVI as scheduled at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said. “As part of our standard contingency planning process that we conduct for all regular and postseason games, we have contacted several clubs to inquire about stadium availability in the event we cannot play the Super Bowl as scheduled due to weather-related issues or unforeseen circumstances.

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“Our planning process for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles is ahead of schedule and we look forward to hosting the Super Bowl there to culminate another fantastic NFL season for our fans and clubs.”

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, of course, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, reportedly is one of the potential alternate sites contacted. “Jerry World” stepped up to host the 2021 Rose Bowl when it was moved out of Pasadena because of local COVID restrictions.

Earlier this week, the Grammy Awards — set for January 31 in L.A. — were postponed indefinitely due to health and safety concerns.