Football Season Warmup

Analysis of 30 NFL home cities from 1970 to 2024 shows that all have warmed during the regular season (September to December), with an average increase of 2.8°F. Las Vegas and Minneapolis experienced the highest warming, while the 30 cities now face an average of 14 more extremely hot days than in 1970, increasing risks for athletes during summer training.

• Between 1970 and 2024, all 30 NFL home cities experienced warming during the regular season (September to December), with an average increase of 2.8°F. Las Vegas and Minneapolis saw the highest increases at 5.1°F and 5°F respectively, and all cities except Los Angeles warmed by at least 1°F.
• Specific warming trends for 2025 Super Bowl participants and the host city include 3.1°F for Philadelphia, 2.2°F for Kansas City, and 3.8°F for New Orleans.
• NFL cities are experiencing more extreme heat during the summer, with an average of 14 more extremely hot days than in 1970, which increases the risk of exertional heat illness for athletes during preseason games and training camp.

APA

Climate Central (2025). Football Season Warmup. https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/football-season-warmup

Chicago

Climate Central. Football Season Warmup. 2025. https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/football-season-warmup.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Climate Central |title=Football Season Warmup |date=5 February 2025 |url=https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/football-season-warmup |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{climatecentral2025football, author = {{Climate Central}}, title = {{Football Season Warmup}}, institution = {Climate Central}, year = {2025}, month = feb, url = {https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/football-season-warmup}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }