Even though the Rams are in Seattle some 1,000 miles away from Los Angeles, thousands of the team’s fans still poured into SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon to root them on.
Los Angeles officials held an NFC Championship game watch party at the Rams’ famed Inglewood, Calif. venue, and the arena was buzzing in the leadup to the matchup’s 3:30 p.m. PT kickoff.
A Rams fan cheers holding a “RAMS HOUSE” flag at SoFi Stadium. Carlin Stiehl for California Post
A young girl gets her face painted with “I heart Rams” at a watch party at SoFi Stadium. Carlin Stiehl for California PostThe team said 30,000 tickets were sold for the event, with seats for the general public going for $10 and $5 for season ticket holders. All of the proceeds, Rams officials said, will go toward the Los Angeles Rams Foundation, which aims to help those in need in the L.A. community.
Several Rams supporters told The Post at the event they lined up as early as 11 a.m. PT to secure good spots to watch Matthew Stafford battle it out with Sam Darnold on the stadium’s Infinity Screen.
A member of the Rams Mariachi Band screams to get the crowd ready for the game. Carlin Stiehl for California Post
The Rams Mariachi Band performs for fans gathered at Sofi Stadium. Carlin Stiehl for California PostOne of the earliest to arrive was lifelong Rams fan Alonzo Barraza, who was out of breath by the time he raced to grab one of the venue’s most coveted chairs.
“It was a run,” Barraza said with a laugh. “But definitely worth it. We want to see this game and we want to bring it home. We want to get that Super Bowl.”
Fans who showed up were treated to all kinds of giveaways, including rally towels, custom buttons and, for those 21 years and older, tequila.
They also had the opportunity to purchase merchandise — including footballs, sweatshirts, t-shirts and even some Stafford and Aaron Donald jerseys — at 50 percent discounts.
A man in a blue and yellow sombrero with ram horns and sunglasses smiles. Carlin Stiehl for California Post
Rams Mariachi Band performing at Sofi Stadium. Carlin Stiehl for California PostElsewhere in the stadium’s mezzanine, cheerleaders posed for pictures with supporters, while artists offered to paint faces.
Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, meanwhile, signed autographs.
Clad in yellow and blue, each fan The Post spoke with said they expected to see the Rams beat the Seahawks, including Tonika Moore, who said, “I think the Rams are going to win this.
“I think we’re going to take it home.”
