Super Bowl 2025: Location and Stadium

The Super Bowl is set to make a grand return to New Orleans in 2025, marking the city’s 11th time hosting the big game. The event will be held at the iconic Caesars Superdome, a venue with a rich history and significant importance to the local community.

The Significance of the Superdome

The Superdome is more than just a stadium; it’s a symbol of resilience for the people of New Orleans. When Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005, the Superdome served as a refuge for 30,000 evacuees, becoming a beacon of hope amidst the chaos.

Despite fears that the stadium would have to be demolished, it underwent the “biggest stadium reconstruction project in American history,” and emerged stronger than ever.

Home: New Orleans Saints
Opened: August 3, 1975
Capacity: 83,000
Address: 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (800) 756-707

A Storied History with the Super Bowl

New Orleans is no stranger to hosting the Super Bowl. The upcoming 2025 event will tie the city with Miami for the most Super Bowls hosted, with each city having hosted 11 times. For the Superdome itself, this will be

the eighth Super Bowl, extending its record as the stadium with the most Super Bowl games.

The first Super Bowl in New Orleans was held over 50 years ago in 1970, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking the victory in Super Bowl IV. The most recent one was in 2013, famously remembered as the Harbaugh Bowl, where the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers, and the stadium experienced a power outage during Beyoncé’s halftime show.

Super Bowls Hosted in New Orleans

Here is a look at all the Super Bowls hosted in New Orleans:

Super Bowl IV (1970): Kansas City Chiefs 23, Minnesota Vikings 7
Super Bowl VI (1972): Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3
Super Bowl IX (1975): Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
Super Bowl XII (1978): Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10
Super Bowl XV (1981): Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10
Super Bowl XX (1986): Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10
Super Bowl XXIV (1990): San Francisco 49ers 55, Denver Broncos 10
Super Bowl XXXI (1997): Green Bay Packers 35, New England Patriots 21
Super Bowl XXXVI (2002): New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17
Super Bowl XLVII (2013): Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31

The Move to 2025

Originally, New Orleans was set to host the Super Bowl in 2024. However, when the NFL extended the regular season by an additional week, it caused a scheduling conflict with Mardi Gras. To resolve this, the Super Bowl was moved to Las Vegas for 2024, and New Orleans was rescheduled for 2025.

Looking Ahead

With the vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans and the storied history of the Superdome, the 2025 Super Bowl promises to be an unforgettable event. The city is preparing to host one of the largest open parties on the planet, bringing top-level entertainment and excitement to football fans from around the world.

Marcus Brown, the chair of the New Orleans Super Bowl LIX host committee, assures that they are ready to deliver an extraordinary experience, making next year’s Super Bowl a memorable celebration of sports and culture.