Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams: What to know before going to NFL Week 14 game

The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams face off at 6:15 p.m. on Monday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Here's what to know before going to the game.

Roof expected to be open

The Cardinals sent a release indicating that the team planned on having the roof at State Farm Stadium open for the game based on the current forecast.

That means it could be chilly at the game and the team encourages fans to dress accordingly.

Arrive early

Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the game due to increased traffic because of the game being on a weekday night.

Plan on giving yourself plenty of time to get there if you want to get in your seats before the 6:15 p.m. scheduled kickoff.

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Parking

Sportsman’s Park carparks and other game day parking lots will open at 2:15 PM on Monday. Traffic updates are available at www.az511.gov or by calling 511. Designated entry routes are specific to each carpark and can be found here. The Cardinals have two paid parking lots adjacent to the stadium for fans convenience. Debit and credit cards will be accepted exclusively to promote a touchless experience. Coming from the south, fans can enter the Black Lot from Camelback and 95th Avenue; approaching from the north, fans can enter the Yellow Lot off of 91st Avenue just south of Maryland Avenue. Parking passes for these two lots can be purchased in advance here.

The Rideshare Zone is located on the south side of State Farm Stadium in the Black Lot (93rd Avenue and Cardinals Way). When leaving the game, fans are encouraged to exit Gate 1 or Gate 3 and walk south along the Black Lot pathway to meet their driver at the designated pick-up area. Fans should look for the rideshare wayfinding signs. For more information, visit the rideshare drop-off/pick-up location link here.

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Safety Protocols

It is the CDC's recommendation that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks while indoors. Any and all stated safety protocols, guidelines and policies at State Farm Stadium are subject to change based on CDC, state/local officials and NFL guidelines and/or requirements. For more information visit here.

Tickets

Tickets are still available for purchase.

For more information, visit here.

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Toy drive

The Cardinals and Desert Financial are hosting a toy drive to benefit Arizona Helping Hands prior to the Cardinals-Rams game on “Monday Night Football” at State Farm Stadium. Volunteers will collect new unwrapped toys and donations outside of each stadium entrance. Fans can also make monetary donations using a QR code that will be posted throughout the stadium.

Great Lawn

The Great Lawn, which covers more than eight acres and was designed for use by fans while tailgating, will open on Monday at 2:15 PM. Bands perform prior to each regular season home game beginning three hours before kickoff on the Great Lawn Stage presented by Hyundai. Heritage at Sportman's Park also opens at 2:15 p.m.

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Stadium Entry

Main entrance gates at State Farm Stadium open at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Club gates will open at 3 p.m.

Pregame/Halftime

MJ Songstress will sing the national anthem prior to kickoff of Monday’s game. The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team will deliver a special performance at halftime of Monday’s game. Colors will be presented by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.

“Arizona Cardinals Flight Deck” opens on at 3 p.m. It is anchored by lounges surrounding the stadium plaza, each of which feature shade structures, seating and an oversized LED video wall. Food and beverage options are available for purchase through mobile gourmet concessions.

“Preflight Party presented by Desert Financial Credit Union” opens on 3 p.m. and is located on the South Lawn. Fans can enjoy a large shade structure, seating and an oversized LED video wall. Food trucks, cheerleader autographs, Big Red photo opportunities, games, a kids combine and interactive displays are also offered.

“Big Red Brew Haus presented by Four Peaks Brewing Company” features a variety of beer selections, a traditional Brew Haus menu, pool tables and TVs for fans to enjoy NFL action in a comfortable indoor environment. It opens at 3 p.m. and is located on the service level of the stadium. Fans can access the Brew Haus by entering at Gate 2 and taking the escalators down.

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Cardinals Team Shop

The Cardinals Team Shop is located near Gate 2 and opens to ticketed guests on Monday at 3:00 PM. The Cardinals Team Shop offers fans the biggest Cardinals merchandise selection all in one place. All sales in the team shop will be cashless.

Security Procedures/fan conduct

In accordance with NFL best practices for stadium security, all fans will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside State Farm Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. The stadium employs the use of walk-through magnetometers to complete the screening process. Fans will be asked to ONLY remove cellphones, cameras and other large metal items from their pockets. Other items like keys, wallets, coins and belts do not need to be removed. To expedite stadium entry, the Cardinals also offer a “No Bag Line” option for those guests entering without any bags to be checked. Fans are reminded that security checkpoints are the busiest during the 30 minutes leading up to kickoff and are encouraged to enter early.

In accordance with NFL’s Public Safety Policy, fans can bring one of the following approved bags inside State Farm Stadium: 12” x 6” x 12” clear plastic bag or; 1-Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag, or; Small Clutch bag, including wallets, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” in size. Non-approved bags will be denied entry into the stadium and fans will be asked to return the bag to their vehicle or dispose of it. There are no lockers outside of the stadium to store items nor can any items be held by staff members.

All fans should be aware of items not permitted inside State Farm Stadium. A complete list of prohibited items can be viewed here.

The Arizona Cardinals are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans at State Farm Stadium, Sportsman’s Park and throughout our parking areas. All ticket holders should be familiar with the Cardinals Fan Code of Conduct. These guidelines can be found within the 2021 Cardinals A-Z Guide and can be viewed here.

Similar to past seasons, fans can request assistance or report Code of Conduct violations by using our game day phone and text hotlines or by using the Cardinals mobile app

Game Day Phone Hotline: 623-433-7156

Game Day Text Message Hotline: Text your issue/concern, location & name to 623-400-2210

Cardinals Mobile App: Under the Gameday tab, click Report an Issue

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