You know how sometimes plans change? That’s what happened to the highly anticipated game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The showdown was supposed to start at 8:20 p.m., but Mother Nature had other ideas. A line of thunderstorms rolled through downtown Pittsburgh just as the opening kickoff was about to happen, causing a delay that lasted almost an hour and a half.

Imagine this: The Steelers were all set to be introduced when the game officials suddenly called for a delay. Lightning strikes in the area made it too dangerous to continue, so fans had to take cover in the stadium concourse. It was raining pretty heavily, too. The teams waited it out and finally returned to the field around 9:25 p.m. for a quick warm-up session before the game officially began at 9:45 p.m. with Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell’s kickoff.

Weather can be unpredictable, right? But in sports, it’s important to prioritize safety first. That’s why these delays happen, even if they might disappoint some fans who were eagerly waiting for the game to start on time. It shows that organizers are taking care of everyone’s well-being.

Delayed Kickoff: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Starts Late

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