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Mayor Faulconer: SD willing to help NFL if Bolts-Raiders can't play in Oakland

Related Topics: Kevin Faulconer, Mission Valley

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer is receptive to having the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers play this Sunday’s game in Mission Valley if the Oakland Coliseum becomes unavailable due to the wildfires in the Bay Area, a mayoral aide said.

But, as of mid-day Wednesday, there was no indication that the NFL seeks a temporary relocation to San Diego for the Week 6 matchup.

“I am not aware of any request that has come from the NFL to date,” said Faulconer’s chief of staff, Aimee Fawcett.

“We are always happy to help other cities during times like these.