The Federal Aviation Administration's ground stop for United States flights on Friday has affected so many travelers across the country, and that includes the sports world.
There are college football teams that are reportedly stranded ahead of Saturday's action. Depending on how long the ground stop is, NFL, NHL and NBA teams could be affected. And while you're reading this, remember that it could all change in a matter of minutes depending on the latest news.
For right now, as we're publishing this around 6:40 p.m. ET, here's the latest situation with teams around the nation in various sports:
College football
USA TODAY Sports has the latest updates for various teams. Here's another roundup:
Of course my guy @PeteThamel is all over it (Iowa is bussing, arrives
around 11p tonight): Teams in flight limbo: Big 12: Baylor, Kansas State, Utah and Arizona State SEC: Ole Miss, Tennessee and Texas ACC: All visiting teams have reached their destinations. Big Ten: Minnesota,… https://t.co/8PmXMV4Voz
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) November 13, 2026
NFL
Per the New York Post, no word yet on how teams like the Rams could be affected:
“It’s too early. We could address the issue at the appropriate time, if necessary,” said a league spokesman when asked about the ground stop.
NHL
Like with other leagues, no word yet on any postponements. But there are 14 games on Saturday, and the San Jose Sharks are a team that's reportedly grounded.
#SJSharks are still in San Jose and currently unable to fly to Utah for Saturday's game
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) November 13, 2026
NBA
From The Athletic:
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Memphis Grizzlies all play Friday night and have flights scheduled to leave immediately afterwards. The Grizzlies’ opponent, Brooklyn, is stuck in the ground stop. The Cavs’ opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, already made it to Cleveland. The Mavericks traveled before the ground stop on Friday.
An NBA spokesperson said the league would not have any further comment on potential game cancellations for Saturday until more information about the ground stop was available.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: How the FAA ground stop could affect the sports world from NFL to college slate
