Three blazes, fueled by hurricane-strength wind gusts, are sweeping through the area north and east of Santa Monica.
The Los Angeles wildfires have devastated neighborhoods and communities. The impact has also affected the world of sports, including teams, athletes, players, and coaches. Here's all the games that have been postponed and the people affected.
Wildfires near Los Angeles prompted the Los Angeles Kings to postpone their scheduled NHL home game Wednesday, and the NFL has contingency plans to move a planned Monday playoff game to Arizona if needed.
"Obviously the game is secondary to that and to many things in life. Perspective is important," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the fires.
The NFC wild-card game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings is being moved to Arizona, the NFL announced Thursday.
The Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night. “We are in communication with the Lakers and Hornets and continue to closely monitor the situation to determine if any scheduling adjustments are necessary related to tomorrow night’s game,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will play their NFC wild card matchup in Glendale, Ariz., instead of Inglewood, Calif., due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the NFL announced.
As several devastating wildfires tear through the Los Angeles area, the NHL is prioritizing the safety of residents and players by agreeing to postpone Wednesday's game between the Kings and Calgary Flames. The league and team posted statements announcing the news to X, with a makeup date for the contest yet to be confirmed.
At the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday at 7 p.m., the first 1,000 fans will receive a lizard king bobblehead.
The Los Angeles Lakers postpone Friday's NBA fixture against the Charlotte Hornets amid ongoing wildfires in the region, while Los Angeles Kings do the same for their scheduled NHL game.