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Mercedes-Benz Stadium Roof Will Be Closed During Super Bowl LIII

ATLANTA (CBS) – Fans will get the chance to see Mercedes-Benz Stadium's massive retractable roof in action Sunday night. But Super Bowl LIII will be played indoors.

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There had been debate throughout the week about whether the roof would be opened or closed while the Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams.

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A general view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the New England Patriots Super Bowl LIII practice on February 02, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rain is expected to move out of the Atlanta area before the game. But temperatures are only supposed to be in the low 50s.

As a result, the NFL confirmed the festivities will feature a bit of everything. The roof will be closed for on-field warmups then open for pregame ceremonies.

The roof will then close after the national anthem flyover. It will remain closed during the game.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

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