The roof of the Metrodome -- where the Minnesota Vikings play their home games at Mall of America Field -- collapsed early Sunday under heavy snow that blitzed the area over the weekend and will not be available to host the Vikings' game vs. the New York Giants, the NFL announced Sunday.
KARE-TV in Minneapolis reported Sunday that the inflatable roof caved in and was not visible from ground level.
The Associated Press reported that Bill Lester, the executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission said the damage was being assessed.
"There were no injuries, which we're thankful for," Lester said.
According to ESPN, Lester said that the dome suffered damage to two Teflon panels which are part of the inflatable roof.
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The stadium was scheduled to host the Vikings' game vs. the New York Giants on Monday, a game that had already been postponed a day due to the heavy snow in the area. The NFL said that it is exploring options on where to host the game, including at the University of Minnesota or another domed NFL stadium.
Minnesota's football team plays its games at TCF Bank Field, an outdoor facility that opened in 2009. The 50,805-seat stadium could be a make-shift home for the Vikings if needed, but ESPN's Ed Werder reported that the Giants did not travel with their outdoor, cold-weather gear as they were expecting to play the game indoors.
The Vikings have been seeking a new stadium in Minnesota. They have played in the Metrodome since 1982. And as both the college football team and the Minnesota Twins baseball team have built new stadiums, the Vikings have remained the only major team in town playing in an old stadium.
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