Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles fans got more than they bargained for as they were held at a standstill on the concourse at State Farm Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LVII.
With just under an hour until kick-off in Arizona, carnage ensued around the State Farm Stadium concourse as security guards held crowds up. There was no movement from either direction on a part of the stadium that traditionally is open for fans to move freely.
This led to a chorus of boos and jeers aimed at stadium officials, while fans also began chanting "let us through!" as their patience waned. Fans stood in front of the media area waiting to move for upwards of 10 minutes at a time, with no explanation provided other than for safety precautions.
Mirror Sport understands the concourse was deemed to be too narrow by officials, who decided to hold up the horde of frustrated fans. Some Chiefs and Eagles followers began to butt heads, as tension and frustrations grew.
Ultimately, it must be considered a safety hazard with fans given little space to even stand. More chanting has ensured, as well as more aggressive booing aimed at officials who have caused the traffic jam.
It undoubtedly sparked safety feats for the fans as they tried to find their seats and were met with others going in the opposite direction. The concourse has become increasingly congested, with a slight stream of people moving through.
The incident will surely be reviewed by the NFL following the Super Bowl. It was not a good look after months and weeks of preparation and risk assessments in the build up to the game.
