{"id":980280,"date":"2026-08-22T17:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/980280\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T17:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T17:06:18","slug":"know-before-you-go-los-angeles-rams-vs-new-orleans-saints-at-sofi-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/980280\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Go: Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Rams will host the\u00a0New Orleans Saints for the team’s Play Football preseason\u00a0game at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, August\u00a022\u00a0at\u00a01:00 p.m. PT\u00a0presented by\u00a0SiriusXM<\/a>. The game will be broadcast locally on\u00a0CBS LA,\u00a0available\u00a0on radio in English on ESPN LA 710 AM and in Spanish on\u00a0La\u00a0Primera\u00a01330 AM\u00a0as well as\u00a0streamed on\u00a0therams.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0bzzr.com\/losangelesrams<\/a>.\u00a0As part of the\u00a0NFL\u2019s \u2018Play Football\u2019<\/a>\u00a0initiative, the Rams’ gameday will feature youth football programs playing on the field at SoFi Stadium during halftime and more.<\/p>\n

The NFL celebrates youth and high school football year-round. Through camps, activities, NFL FLAG and tackle leagues, the Play Football initiative provides a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages and skill levels, equipping young people with key life skills that are building blocks to success on and off the field. The Rams are committed to growing the game of football by providing access and opportunity for all youth across Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Visit\u00a0www.therams.com\/gameday<\/a>\u00a0for gameday information. Below you will find the off-the-field highlights of Saturday’s game.<\/p>\n

RAMS GAMEDAY TO FEATURE SPECIAL GUESTS AND PERFORMANCES<\/p>\n

Halftime Youth\u00a0Flag\u00a0Football Game:\u00a0Sixty\u00a0youth\u00a0flag\u00a0football players will take the field for the halftime performance.\u00a0On behalf of\u00a0Bridgestone, two games\u00a0will feature\u00a0girls flag\u00a0teams\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0Rams Community Club,\u00a0Roula Fire, South OC Wave,\u00a0Beach\u00a0and BCS Gold.\u00a0Simultaneously,\u00a0co-ed play will take place with youth athletes from the\u00a0Rams LA County Parks\u00a0and Recreation\u00a0and\u00a0Inglewood Unified School District\u00a0.\u00a0Since January 2026, the Rams have provided $1 million in football equipment to youth and high school football programs throughout Southern California.pLAymaker\u00a0Surprise: During halftime, the team will surprise\u00a0Mil’Von James,\u00a0Inglewood High School Head Football Coach\u00a0,\u00a0as a 2026 pLAymaker during a surprise presentation. James grew up in\u00a0Los Angeles, CA\u00a0and\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0UCLA student-athlete alumni. He is known for his successful efforts in transforming Inglewood High School into a football powerhouse\u00a0after joining the team\u00a0following a 0-10 season\u00a0and\u00a0bringing them to a 12-1 record within his first year. The team has a 40-3 overall record under James’ guidance. He has also previously been honored as a Los Angeles Rams Coach of the Week.\u00a0In memory of Kenny Washington (#13), the Rams launched the\u00a0pLAymakers\u00a0program\u00a0to recognize 13 Angelenos annually who are committed to fighting\u00a0injustice and pioneering with purpose in their communities. 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the league’s reintegration when Washington and Woody Strode were signed to the Rams in 1946.Rams Blitz:\u00a0For the ninth consecutive season, the Rams have teamed up\u00a0with\u00a0a nonprofit to educate and empower the sports community to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social\u00a0justice\u00a0and improve race relations. The\u00a0season-long leadership and community-building program, led by\u00a0Project Blue<\/a>, features five sessions for tackle and girls flag football players from\u00a0South Gate High School\u00a0and\u00a0Birmingham High School\u00a0. For their final session, the student-athletes will participate in a\u00a0youth panel discussion recapping the program and discussing ways\u00a0they\u00a0can be champions of change in their respective communities, followed by the teams\u00a0attending\u00a0the Rams preseason game.Youth Football Mental Health Program: The Rams will continue their\u00a0Youth Coaches Culture\u00a0and\u00a0Leadership Development Program\u00a0with a session\u00a0from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\u00a0on\u00a0building positive team culture. The program launched at the beginning of August\u00a0in partnership with the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport to equip youth football coaches with practical tools to support athlete mental health and build\u00a0strong team\u00a0cultures.\u00a0Coaches will attend the game\u00a0following the\u00a0session.National Anthem:\u00a0The\u00a0Light of the World Choir\u00a0will\u00a0sing the national anthem, and the\u00a0Army\u00a0ROTC\u00a0Color Guard\u00a0will present the colors.\u00a0Rams Season Ticket\u00a0Members\u00a0will hold an 80-yard American flag on the field during the anthem.Legend of the Game:\u00a0In memoriam,\u00a0Rams\u00a0Legend\u00a0LeRoy Irvin\u00a0\u00a0will\u00a0be honored as the Rams Iconic Legend of the Game presented by 1800 Tequila.\u00a0Irvin was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey,\u00a0attended Glenn Hills High School in Augusta,\u00a0Georgia\u00a0and played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. He played 11 seasons\u00a0in the NFL\u00a0at both cornerback and punt returner, 10 of which were with the Los Angeles Rams. He collected 34 total interceptions with the Rams, which is still the third most in franchise history.\u00a0He was also named First-Team All-Pro twice and was\u00a0a two-time\u00a0Pro Bowler.\u00a0He holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game (207) and was one of only a few players in NFL history to be named All-Pro at two positions.\u00a0Irvin passed away on July\u00a01,\u00a02026,\u00a0and the team will\u00a0utilize\u00a0the recognition to honor\u00a0his impact on the game of football and the organization.Cedars-Sinai Rams Pro\u00a0for\u00a0Life:\u00a0Max Nava,\u00a0a\u00a09-year-old in cancer remission, will\u00a0sign a team contract\u00a0with\u00a0General Manager Les Snead\u00a0and\u00a0Chief Operations Officer Tony Pastoors\u00a0to become a Rams Pro for Life. Following the signing, he will serve as the\u00a0Cedars-Sinai Coin\u00a0Toss Captain\u00a0for the game.\u00a0Max\u00a0recently attended Training Camp and looks forward to attending future team practices and games, now that he’s an official member of the team.\u00a0Max was\u00a0diagnosed with\u00a0Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia just before his second birthday\u00a0and\u00a0has been in remission for around\u00a0six\u00a0years\u00a0while\u00a0still visiting\u00a0Cedars-Sinai twice a year for checkups.Military Hero of the Game:\u00a0Navy Veteran\u00a0Charlie T. Savage\u00a0\u00a0will be\u00a0recognized\u00a0during the first quarter as the Military Hero of the Game.\u00a0Charlie T. Savage is a Navy veteran, award-winning writer, director, producer, and military advocate. Savage enlisted in the United States Navy\u00a0immediately\u00a0after high school and served for\u00a0nearly a\u00a0decade in the United States Navy Reserve. It was during her time in uniform that she transitioned into Public Affairs, discovering the transformative power of storytelling. She works currently as an Adjutant for American Legion Hollywood Post 43\u00a0and also\u00a0serves as the Media and Communications Board Chairperson, leading the Post’s branding and storytelling initiatives. She is an active member of Veterans in Media & Entertainment (VME) and a proud participant in the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project.\u00a0Savage has been a Top 10 Finalist for Ms. Veteran America, while raising critical awareness and funding for Final Salute Inc., which supports homeless women veterans and their children. She holds a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications. Savage\u00a0currently\u00a0resides\u00a0in Inglewood, California, where\u00a0she’s\u00a0a filmmaker and a mom. Today,\u00a0her\u00a0mission\u00a0remains\u00a0the same: to tell stories that honor women, veterans, and the people history often go unseen.<\/p>\n

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS AT HOLLYWOOD PARK<\/p>\n

The Shops at Hollywood Park\u00a0contain\u00a0a variety of dining options including The Meeting Spot, COSM,\u00a0Cinepolis\u00a0and Raising Cane’s first California Flagship Restaurant in Inglewood.\u00a0Fans can check out these locations for\u00a0a bite or drink before or after each Rams game.Located at Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, Hollywood Park’s retail district is home to Cin\u00e9polis Luxury Cinemas, JD Sports, Iconix Fitness, Cosm,\u00a0The Meeting Spot,\u00a0Raising\u00a0Cane’s\u00a0and\u00a0Phenix Salon Suites.<\/p>\n

EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE EQUIPMENT ROOM<\/p>\n

Merchandise\u00a0Items\u00a0of the Game:\u00a0The Rams\u00a0official\u00a02026 sideline apparel and headwear\u00a0will\u00a0be available along with a gameday\u00a0match-up\u00a0pin and koozie\u00a0in The Equipment Room at SoFi Stadium on Level 4 South. Fans\u00a0also can\u00a0purchase\u00a0new\u00a0jerseys and\u00a0gear\u00a0from the team’s alternate uniform launch\u00a0and season long apparel\u00a0at the Equipment Room\u00a0and online at\u00a0RamsFanShop.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AMERICAN AIRLINES PLAZA TO FEATURE ACTIVATIONS FOR FANS<\/p>\n

Early Entry Special:\u00a0There will be early entry $5\u00a0beer\u00a0specials in Upper American Airlines Plaza\u00a0and\u00a0inside\u00a0Entries\u00a01-4\u00a0from\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m. –\u00a012:00 p.m. PT\u00a0or while supplies last.Activities for Fans:\u00a0Rams Ramp’d Up area, the Button Bar, football\u00a0toss\u00a0and more will be available to fans in Upper American Airlines Plaza from\u00a011:00\u00a0a.m. –\u00a01:00 p.m.\u00a0PT.Rams Football Academy:\u00a0Fans can visit the Rams Football Academy booth in upper American Airlines Plaza to learn about the exciting youth program and sign up for exclusive benefits and merchandise from the time gates open through halftime.<\/p>\n

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