The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). Held on the second Sunday of February since 2022, it marks the culmination of each NFL season since 1966, replacing the NFL Championship Game. Previously, the game took place in January. The winning team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Due to trademark restrictions, non-sponsors often refer to it as the "big game." The event is widely recognized as "Super Bowl Sunday" or "Super Sunday."
1902: First Rose Bowl Game
The first Rose Bowl game, then called the "Tournament East–West football game", was played in 1902.
1920: NFL Inception
The NFL was founded in 1920.
1923: Rose Bowl Stadium Opens
In 1923, the Tournament East-West football game moved to the newly built Rose Bowl Stadium.
1929: Packers' Championship Win (Pre-Playoff Era)
The Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship in 1929 during the pre-playoff era.
1930: Packers' Championship Win (Pre-Playoff Era)
The Green Bay Packers secured the NFL Championship in 1930, continuing their dominance in the pre-playoff era.
1931: Packers' Championship Win (Pre-Playoff Era)
In 1931, the Green Bay Packers completed their first three-peat by winning another NFL Championship in the pre-playoff era.
1932: First NFL Playoff Game
The first NFL playoff game took place in 1932, marking a significant milestone in the league's history.
1935: Other Bowl Games Created
Several other bowl games were created in 1935, including the Orange, Sugar, and Sun Bowls.
1937: Cotton Bowl Creation
The Cotton Bowl was created in 1937.
1955: 49ers 1955 Throwback Uniform
In 1955, as part of the NFL's 75th Anniversary celebration, the 49ers wore their 1955 throwback uniforms during Super Bowl XXIX. These throwbacks served as their regular home jersey for that year.
1960: AFL Formation
The American Football League (AFL) was formed in 1960, becoming a major competitor to the NFL.
January 14, 1961: Proposal for a "World Playoff" game
On January 14, 1961, AFL commissioner Joe Foss proposed a "World Playoff" game between the AFL and NFL champions.
1961: Packers' Championship Win
The Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship in 1961.
1961: Lombardi's First NFL Championship
Vince Lombardi won his first NFL championship in 1961.
1962: Packers' Championship Win
The Green Bay Packers won the NFL Championship in 1962.
1962: Lombardi's Second NFL Championship
Vince Lombardi won his second NFL Championship in 1962.
1964: Cowboys Begin Wearing White at Home
The Dallas Cowboys began wearing white jerseys for home games in 1964, a tradition that has continued, including in several Super Bowls.
1965: Packers' Championship Win
The Green Bay Packers secured the NFL Championship in 1965, completing a three-peat.
1965: Lombardi's Third NFL Championship
Vince Lombardi won his third NFL Championship in 1965.
July 1966: Media Adopts "Super Bowl"
The media began using the term "Super Bowl" in July 1966 after Lamar Hunt's suggestion.
July 25, 1966: "Super Bowl" Name Coined
Lamar Hunt first used the term "Super Bowl" in a letter to Pete Rozelle on July 25, 1966.
1966: AFL-NFL Merger Agreement
The Super Bowl was created as part of a merger agreement between the NFL and AFL in 1966.
1966: Lombardi's Fourth NFL Championship
Vince Lombardi won his fourth NFL Championship in 1966.
1966: Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl I
The Green Bay Packers won the first Super Bowl (then called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game) in 1966, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs. Bart Starr was named MVP.
1966: Super Bowl Creation
In 1966, the Super Bowl was created as the championship game of the National Football League (NFL).
May 1967: League Considers Alternative Names
In May 1967, the league considered alternative names for the game but "Super Bowl" gained popularity.
1967: Packers End Championship Drought
The Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XXXI in 1967, ending their championship drought since Super Bowl II.
1967: Green Bay Packers win Super Bowl II
The Green Bay Packers won their second consecutive Super Bowl (then called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game) in 1967, defeating the Oakland Raiders. Bart Starr was again named MVP.
1967: Super Bowl Held in January
The Super Bowl was initially held in January, starting in 1967.
1967: First Four Super Bowls
The first four Super Bowls took place from 1967 to 1970, before the AFL-NFL merger.
1967: Lombardi's Fifth NFL Championship
Vince Lombardi won his fifth NFL Championship in 1967.
1967: Early Super Bowl Dates
From 1967 to 1978, Super Bowls were played on Sundays in early to mid-January.
1969: Super Bowl Name Adoption
The name "Super Bowl" was adopted in 1969 for Super Bowl III.
September 1970: Vince Lombardi Trophy Naming
The Super Bowl trophy was named after Vince Lombardi following his death in September 1970.
1970: Steelers Adopt Black Jerseys at Home
Following the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers adopted the tradition of wearing black jerseys for home games.
1970: NFL Realignment and Conference Creation
In 1970, the NFL realigned into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
1970: AFL-NFL Merger
The AFL and NFL completed their merger in 1970, reshaping the landscape of professional football.
1970: AFL-NFL Merger and League Realignment
The AFL and NFL officially merged in 1970, leading to the creation of the AFC and NFC.
January 1971: Roman Numerals Adopted
Roman numerals were first used to identify Super Bowls in January 1971.
1971: Super Bowl V and Conference Play
Since Super Bowl V in 1971, the game has been played between the champions of the AFC and NFC.
1972: Dolphins' Perfect Season
The 1972 Miami Dolphins completed a perfect undefeated and untied regular season, a feat achieved before the Patriots in 2007.
1973: Super Bowl VII Broadcast in Host City
In 1973, Super Bowl VII was televised in Los Angeles after all tickets were sold. This was experimental, as previous Super Bowls were blacked out in the host city.
1974: Steelers' Dominant Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 1974 draft was remarkably successful, yielding four future Hall of Famers, setting a record for any team in any sport in a single draft. A fifth undrafted player from this year, Donnie Shell, also later made the Hall of Fame.
1977: Super Bowl XI National Anthem
Vikki Carr sang "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XI in 1977, replacing the traditional national anthem.
1978: End of Early Super Bowl Dates
1978 marked the end of Super Bowls being played in early to mid-January.
1978: Coin Toss Ceremony with Special Guests
Since Super Bowl XII in 1978, a special guest participates in the coin toss ceremony.
1979: Late January Super Bowl Dates
From 1979 to 2003, the Super Bowl was played in late January.
1979: Super Bowl Jersey Choice Introduced
Starting with Super Bowl XIII in 1979, the home team was given the option to choose between wearing their colored or white jerseys.
1981: 49ers' Playoff Run Begins
The San Francisco 49ers embarked on a dominant playoff run in 1981, marking the start of their successful period in the 1980s.
1981: Redskins Start Wearing White at Home
Under coach Joe Gibbs, the Washington Redskins started wearing white jerseys for home games in 1981, a practice they continued until 2000, and again from 2004-2007 under Gibbs' second tenure.
1982: Super Bowl XVI Highest Nielsen Rating
In 1982, Super Bowl XVI achieved the highest Nielsen rating in Super Bowl history.
1984: Apple Macintosh Introduction
Apple introduced the Macintosh computer during a commercial in the 1984 Super Bowl.
1984: 49ers Achieve 18-1 Record
Under Bill Walsh, the 1984 San Francisco 49ers achieved an 18-1 regular season record, a first in NFL history.
1985: ABC Joins Super Bowl Rotation
ABC became part of the Super Bowl broadcast rotation starting with Super Bowl XIX in 1985.
1985: Patriots Jersey Choice in Super Bowl XX
In 1985, the New England Patriots, despite wearing white at home during the regular season, chose to wear red jerseys for Super Bowl XX after winning playoff games on the road in red.
1985: Chicago Bears' Dominant Season
The 1985 Chicago Bears, coached by Mike Ditka, had a dominant season, achieving an 18-1 record and winning Super Bowl XX.
1985: Patriots' First Super Bowl Appearance
The New England Patriots made their first Super Bowl appearance in 1985 (Super Bowl XX), but lost the game.
1987: "I'm Going to Disney World!" Campaign Begins
The "I'm going to Disney World!" campaign began with Super Bowl XXI in 1987.
1989: 49ers' Record-Breaking Super Bowl Win
In Super Bowl XXIV, the 1989 San Francisco 49ers, led by first-year head coach George Seifert, achieved the most lopsided victory in Super Bowl history, defeating the Denver Broncos 55-10.
May 23, 1990: Super Bowl XXVIII Venue Selection
The venue for Super Bowl XXVIII was selected on May 23, 1990, marking a shift towards choosing new or renovated stadiums.
1990: End of 49ers' Dominant Run
The 1990 season marked the end of a highly successful period for the San Francisco 49ers, which included nine playoff appearances and four Super Bowl victories.
1990: Arizona Rejects MLK Day
In 1990, Arizona voters rejected a proposal to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid state holiday, leading to the relocation of Super Bowl XXVII.
1990: Cowboys Miss Playoffs
The Dallas Cowboys did not make the playoffs in the 1990 season.
March 19, 1991: Super Bowl XXVII Host Stadium Selected
The host stadium for Super Bowl XXVII was chosen. This was the last time a Super Bowl was held in a stadium other than the home of the city's NFL team.
1991: Standardized Super Bowl Start Time
Since 1991, the Super Bowl has started between 6:19 and 6:40 PM EST to optimize primetime viewing on the East Coast.
1991: NFC Super Bowl Dominance Ends
The 1991 season marked a point where the NFC's streak of having more Super Bowl wins than the AFC ended.
1991: Washington Redskins Win Super Bowl XXVI
The Washington Redskins emerged victorious in Super Bowl XXVI in 1991.
1991: Whitney Houston's National Anthem Performance
Whitney Houston's performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 is considered one of the best renditions.
1992: Start of Cowboys' Division Championship Streak
The Dallas Cowboys began a streak of division championships in 1992, which lasted until 1996.
1992: Redskins Continue Wearing White at Home
The Washington Redskins continued their practice of wearing white jerseys at home through 1992 under Richie Petitbon.
1992: Super Bowl XXVI Broadcasting
In 1992, CBS was awarded Super Bowl XXVI after acquiring the rights to the 1992 Winter Olympics. This broke the traditional broadcasting rotation.
1992: Arizona Recognizes MLK Day
Arizona voters approved recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday in 1992, paving the way for Tempe to host Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
1993: Super Bowl XXVII Relocated
Super Bowl XXVII, initially awarded to Tempe, Arizona, was moved to Pasadena, California in 1993 after Arizona voters rejected recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday.
1994: Fox Replaces CBS in Super Bowl Rotation
In 1994, Fox replaced CBS as the NFC broadcaster and took over CBS's place in the Super Bowl rotation.
1994: Super Bowl XXVIII Broadcasting
NBC aired Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994, the second consecutive year they broadcast the Super Bowl.
1995: Start of AFC Dominance
A period of AFC dominance in the Super Bowl began around 1995, with AFC teams winning a significant number of Super Bowls in the following years.
1995: Los Angeles without NFL team
Los Angeles had no NFL team from this year until 2016.
1995: Jacksonville Jaguars' inaugural season
The Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the NFL's youngest franchises, began playing in 1995.
1996: Mega Millions Lottery Uses "The Big Game" Name
From 1996, the Mega Millions lottery game was called "The Big Game," later becoming "The Big Game Mega Millions".
1996: Super Bowl XXX Awarded to Tempe
Super Bowl XXX was awarded to Tempe, Arizona in 1996 after the state recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday.
1996: End of Cowboys' Division Championship Streak
The Dallas Cowboys' streak of five consecutive division championships ended in 1996.
1996: Patriots' Second Super Bowl Appearance
The New England Patriots appeared in their second Super Bowl in 1996 (Super Bowl XXXI), but were defeated.
1997: Cowboys Miss Playoffs
The Dallas Cowboys failed to qualify for the playoffs during the 1997 season.
1999: Super Bowl XXXIII Relocated
Super Bowl XXXIII, initially planned for Candlestick Park in San Francisco, was relocated to Pro Player Stadium in Miami in 1999 due to failed stadium renovation plans.
2000: Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl XXXV Victory
In 2000, the Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV, their sole Super Bowl appearance at the time.
2000: Redskins Continue Wearing White at Home
The Washington Redskins, under Norv Turner, continued to wear white jerseys for their home games until 2000.
2001: Start of NFC Representative Variety
From 2001 to 2010, the NFC saw a diverse range of teams representing the conference in the Super Bowl, with a different team appearing each season.
2001: Start of AFC Quarterback Dominance
The 2001 Super Bowl marked the beginning of an era of AFC quarterback dominance, with Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, or Peyton Manning frequently leading their teams.
2001: Last January Super Bowl
Until 2001, the Super Bowl was held in January.
2002: Mega Millions Lottery Name Change
The Mega Millions lottery game changed its name in 2002, discontinuing the use of "The Big Game".
2002: U2's Halftime Performance
U2 performed at Super Bowl XXXVI's halftime show in 2002, including a tribute to the victims of 9/11.
2002: Houston Texans' inaugural season
The Houston Texans, another of the NFL's youngest franchises, began playing in 2002.
2002: First February Super Bowl
Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 was the first to be played in February due to the September 11 attacks.
2002: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl Victory
In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved victory in their sole Super Bowl appearance.
2003: End of Late January Super Bowl Dates
2003 was the last year the Super Bowl was held in late January.
2003: Miami Gardens Incorporation
In 2003, the area where the stadium used for Super Bowls was located officially became Miami Gardens. Before this date, the stadium was located in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.
2003: Super Bowl XXXVII Relocated
Super Bowl XXXVII, initially awarded to a proposed new stadium in San Francisco, was relocated to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego in 2003 due to the stadium's failure to be built.
2004: First Sunday in February Super Bowl Dates
From 2004 to 2021, the game was played on the first Sunday of February.
2004: NFL Targets Las Vegas Super Bowl Parties
The NFL began issuing cease-and-desist letters in 2004 to Las Vegas casinos that held "Super Bowl" parties. This action was taken because the NFL owns the "Super Bowl" trademark and sought to prevent its unauthorized commercial use, leading many casinos to rename their events "Big Game Parties".
2004: Redskins Return to Wearing White at Home
With the return of Joe Gibbs as coach in 2004, the Washington Redskins resumed their tradition of wearing white jerseys for home games, continuing this practice through 2007.
2005: Steelers Win Super Bowl XL
The Pittsburgh Steelers were victorious in Super Bowl XL in 2005, defeating the Seattle Seahawks.
2006: Stanford Stadium Demolition and Reconstruction
The original Stanford Stadium, which hosted Super Bowl XIX, was demolished in 2006. Following the demolition, a new stadium was constructed at the same location.
2006: NFL Attempts to Trademark "The Big Game"
The NFL applied to trademark "The Big Game" in 2006.
2006: Colts Win Super Bowl XLI
The Indianapolis Colts won Super Bowl XLI in 2006, beating the Chicago Bears.
2006: Alan Roach as Official Announcer
Alan Roach became the official public address announcer for the Super Bowl in 2006, starting with Super Bowl XL.
2007: NFL Withdraws "The Big Game" Trademark Application
Facing significant opposition, primarily from Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, whose annual football game is traditionally called "The Big Game," the NFL withdrew its trademark application for the phrase in 2007. The opposition also cited the previous use of the name for the Mega Millions lottery.
2007: London Considered for Super Bowl
In 2007, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suggested the possibility of holding a Super Bowl in London, potentially at Wembley Stadium.
2007: Patriots' Perfect Regular Season
The New England Patriots achieved a perfect 16-0 regular season record in 2007, becoming the first team to do so in the 16-game era.
2007: Redskins End Wearing White at Home
The Redskins tradition of wearing white at home ended in 2007 after Gibbs' second tenure with the team.
2008: Proposed Legislation on Super Bowl Viewing Rights
In 2008, Senator Orrin Hatch proposed legislation aiming to allow non-profit organizations to show live football games, including the Super Bowl, without infringing on copyright restrictions. This proposal aimed to balance the NFL's trademark enforcement with fair use principles.
2008: Patriots Wear White at Home
In 2008, during the Belichick-Brady era, the New England Patriots wore white jerseys for a home game, deviating from their usual blue.
2009: New Orleans Saints' First Super Bowl Win
In 2009, the New Orleans Saints won their first Super Bowl championship, defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV with a score of 31-17.
2009: "America the Beautiful" Tradition Begins
Starting in 2009 with Super Bowl XLIII, "America the Beautiful" is sung before the national anthem.
February 2010: Super Bowl XLIV Relocated
In February 2010, Super Bowl XLIV, originally planned for New York City's proposed West Side Stadium, was moved to Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, due to disagreements over stadium funding.
2010: End of NFC Representative Variety
The trend of different NFC teams reaching the Super Bowl every year ended in 2010.
2010: Super Bowl Viewers for Commercials
In 2010, Nielsen reported that 51% of Super Bowl viewers tuned in specifically for the commercials.
2010: Patriots Wear White at Home
The Patriots wore white jerseys for a home game again in 2010, continuing to occasionally deviate from their standard blue.
2010: Lead-up to Super Bowl XLV
The 2010 NFL season culminated in Super Bowl XLV, where the Packers defeated the Steelers.
February 2011: Packers' Super Bowl XLV Victory
In February 2011, the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV, securing their fourth Super Bowl victory and thirteenth NFL championship overall.
2011: Patriots' Super Bowl Appearance
In 2011, the New England Patriots made an appearance in the Super Bowl.
2011: Patriots Wear White at Home
In 2011, the Patriots wore white jerseys at home for a game, continuing their occasional practice of choosing white over blue.
2013: New Orleans Invests in Infrastructure for Super Bowl XLVII
In the years leading up to Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, New Orleans invested over $1 billion in infrastructure improvements.
February 2014: Super Bowl XLVIII: Seahawks' First Title
In February 2014, Super Bowl XLVIII was played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It was the first Super Bowl held outdoors in a cold-weather environment. The Seattle Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8.
May 20, 2014: U.S. Bank Stadium Selected for Super Bowl LII
U.S. Bank Stadium was selected to host Super Bowl LII.
2014: "Superb Owl" Parody Emerges
Comedian Stephen Colbert began referring to the Super Bowl as the "Superb Owl" in 2014 as a way to parody the NFL's strict trademark enforcement of the term "Super Bowl".
2014: Patriots' Super Bowl Appearance
In 2014, the New England Patriots appeared in the Super Bowl.
2014: Super Bowl Host Requirements Leaked
A document detailing the specific requirements for Super Bowl host cities was leaked in 2014, revealing the extensive criteria for hosting the event.
2015: Sun Life Stadium Renovation Begins
In 2015, renovations began on Sun Life Stadium to add a roof, a key requirement for hosting future Super Bowls. The stadium had previously experienced a significant rainstorm during Super Bowl XLI.
2015: NFL Challenges "Superb Owl" Trademark
In 2015, the NFL filed a formal opposition against a trademark application for the term "Superb Owl" submitted by an Arizona-based nonprofit organization. This was a part of the ongoing effort by the NFL to protect its "Super Bowl" trademark. Another entity had already secured a service mark for the term.
2015: Season Preceding Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl 50 followed the 2015 NFL season.
February 7, 2016: Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl 50 was played on February 7, 2016, breaking the tradition of using Roman numerals.
2016: Patriots' Super Bowl Appearance
The New England Patriots appeared in the Super Bowl in 2016.
2016: Rams Return to Los Angeles
The Rams returned to Los Angeles.
2016: Sun Life Stadium Renovation Completed
The renovation of Sun Life Stadium, including the addition of a roof, was completed in 2016, making it eligible to host future Super Bowls.
May 23, 2017: Raymond James Stadium Selected for Super Bowl LV
Raymond James Stadium was chosen to host Super Bowl LV.
2017: Chargers Return to Los Angeles
The Chargers moved to Los Angeles.
2017: Patriots' Super Bowl Appearance
In 2017, the Patriots made another Super Bowl appearance.
2018: Shift in AFC Dominance
Around 2018, there was a potential shift in the pattern of AFC teams dominating the Super Bowl appearances.
2018: NFL Changes Host Selection Process
In 2018, the NFL rescinded the competitive bidding process for Super Bowl hosting rights. From Super Bowl LVII onward, the league unilaterally chooses potential venues and then votes on the submitted hosting proposals.
2018: Patriots' Super Bowl Appearance
In 2018, the Patriots made their fifth Super Bowl appearance of the decade.
2018: End of AFC Quarterback Dominance
The 2018 Super Bowl marked a point where the pattern of Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, or Peyton Manning representing the AFC was broken.
2020: Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Home Stadium
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played and won Super Bowl LV at their home stadium in 2020.
2021: 18-Week Regular Season Begins
The 18-week regular season format for the NFL began in 2021.
2021: Schedule Expansion
The NFL schedule expanded in 2021, moving the Super Bowl to the second Sunday in February.
2021: Rams in Super Bowl LVI at Home Stadium
The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI, which was held at their home stadium, SoFi Stadium.
2021: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Added
In 2021, Super Bowl LV included "Lift Every Voice and Sing" before "America the Beautiful" to honor Black History Month.
2021: Super Bowl LV Relocated
Due to construction delays at SoFi Stadium, Super Bowl LV was moved from SoFi Stadium to Raymond James Stadium in 2021, and SoFi Stadium was then awarded Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
2021: San Diego's Unique Super Bowl Hosting Status
As of 2021, San Diego became the only metropolitan area to have hosted previous Super Bowls but no longer have an NFL team. This occurred after the San Diego Chargers relocated to Los Angeles, despite San Diego Stadium having hosted three Super Bowls. There were discussions around this time about London potentially hosting a Super Bowl at Wembley Stadium.
2021: End of First Sunday February Super Bowl Dates
2021 marked the end of Super Bowls being played on the first Sunday of February.
February 13, 2022: Super Bowl LVI
Super Bowl LVI, played on February 13, 2022, was the first under the expanded NFL schedule.
2022: Super Bowl LVI Broadcasting
NBC aired Super Bowl LVI in 2022, coinciding with their coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
2022: Super Bowl Date Change
Since 2022, the Super Bowl has been played on the second Sunday in February.
2022: Super Bowl LVI Awarded to SoFi Stadium
Super Bowl LVI was awarded to SoFi Stadium in 2022 after initially being planned for 2021 but delayed due to construction.
2022: High Super Bowl Ad Prices
The price of a 30-second Super Bowl commercial reached $7 million in 2022, reflecting the increasing viewership of the event.
2022: Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
Los Angeles hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
February 12, 2023: Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII Victory
On February 12, 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
2023: New Broadcasting Contract
A new broadcasting contract will begin in 2023, including ABC in the Super Bowl rotation.
2023: Eagles' Super Bowl LII Victory
In 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII against the defending champion New England Patriots, ending a 57-year championship drought.
2024: Future Super Bowl Broadcasting
Starting in 2024, NBC will be awarded the Super Bowl broadcast during Winter Olympic years.
2024: Super Bowl LVIII Relocated
Super Bowl LVIII, originally planned for the Superdome in New Orleans, was moved to Allegiant Stadium in Nevada in 2024 due to a scheduling conflict with Mardi Gras.
2025: Super Bowl LIX Awarded to New Orleans
Super Bowl LIX was awarded to New Orleans in 2025 after Super Bowl LVIII, originally planned for the city, was moved due to a scheduling conflict.
2028: Potential for Non-NFL Stadium to Host Super Bowl
By 2028, it was anticipated that a stadium outside the NFL's traditional geographic footprint might host a Super Bowl, possibly as early as Super Bowl LXII. Although bids were submitted for Super Bowls through Super Bowl LIX, a non-NFL stadium hadn't yet been selected.
2033: Current TV Contract Expiration
The current TV contract for Super Bowl broadcasts expires after the 2033 season.
2034: Current TV Contract Expiration
The current TV contract expires in early 2034.