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The Sunday day AFC Divisional Playoff game has been moved between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.
In an announcement made by the NFL, an ice storm that is incoming made the decision easier:
“Moving the game from the original 1:05 p.m. ET start time will provide local authorities more time to clear roads in the area as the weather is expected to improve throughout Sunday,” the NFL announced in a statement Friday. “The decision to make this time change was made in consultation with state and local officials as well as the Chiefs and the Steelers.”
The Chiefs updated the time for the fans, so if for some reason you are in the area for the game on Sunday, here are the new details:
With the game time change, here are updates to parking and stadium gates. pic.twitter.com/uJIkcEPtJZ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 13, 2017
If you are there, be safe on your travels and stay warm. As a first timer in the Midwest, this weather is nuts for me, but I hope you all are enjoying the day and be safe.