Goodell: Tampa ready to host 'memorable' Super Bowl amid pandemic

Roger Goodell visited Raymond James Stadium on Sunday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Minnesota Vikings, and the NFL commissioner is optimistic about hosting Super Bowl LV there amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I spent some time in the stadium yesterday, Raymond James Stadium looks great, and I know that the fans will enjoy the renovations that have taken place," Goodell said Monday, according to 95.3 WDAE.

"My family sat out in the stands for a quarter-and-a-half. The pods seemed to work really well and safe. People wearing PPE and staying safe. A lot of assistance around the stadium if needed. Well done," he added.

Tampa has hosted the Super Bowl four times, but Goodell believes the fifth edition "will be one of the most memorable in its history."

However, Goodell remains unsure about the number of fans that will be allowed at Raymond James Stadium for the season finale.

"I think the way we're approaching capacity is all about (the) safety of our fans and local public health officials," Goodell said. "I'm not sure there's a specific number we're confident in saying."

"One of the things we've learned is we have to be prepared to adapt and evolve," he continued. "Our protocols have been adapted and evolved over the season. We don't know what the environment will be in 55 days."

The pandemic could also impact when the participating teams travel to Tampa.

"As we get closer, we could make those determinations," Goodell said. "Safety is first, but we're flexible."

Super Bowl LV is currently scheduled for Feb. 7.