Organisers of next year's Super Bowl in New York insist they are not concerned about the possibility of adverse weather conditions ruining the game, with the area suffering from a huge winter storm.
Fans
Perhaps what should be more of a concern than the actual game itself is the overall experience for fans, who were treated to a superb time both in the game and the build-up this year in New Orleans, which has hosted the event ten times now.
With mild weather and all the amenities and celebrations within easy walking distance, the Big Easy provided a week-long celebration for fans - and many are concerned a freezing cold and congested New York City would not provide the same experience.
Also, any severe weather could cause cancellations in flights, which has happened this weekend, disrupted public transport and blocked roads - and should that also happen during Super Bowl week it could cause a huge upset.
Snow and ice affected the Super Bowl in Dallas two years ago, with fans struggling to get around in the build-up to the game, but at least then the game itself was played indoors.
It remains to be seen what the NFL and host committee will have planned for fans during the week, but this is very much a leap into the unknown, and if successful it could lead the way for other cold weather Super Bowls with Denver in particular already revealing a plan to bid for the game in the future.
