The History of the Super Bowl in New Orleans: A City That Loves Football

Luke Lindholm

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Luke Lindholm is the Managing Editor of US Media Partnerships for Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) and is living in Boston, Massachusetts. Luke has been handicapping NCAAF and Soccer for more than five years and loves sharing knowledge with other knowledgeable handicappers in the sports betting industry. For Luke Lindholm media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

History of the Super Bowl in New Orleans

As I mentioned before, New Orleans hosted its first Super Bowl in 1970, but here is an entire list of Super Bowls that took place down south:

1970 – Super Bowl IV: Chiefs 23, Vikings 7
1972 – Super Bowl VI: Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3
1975 – Super Bowl IX: Steelers 16, Vikings 6
1978 – Super Bowl XII: Cowboys 27, Broncos 10
1981 – Super Bowl XV: Raiders 27, Eagles 10
1986 – Super Bowl XX: Bears 46, Patriots 10
1990 – Super Bowl XXIV: 49ers 55, Broncos 10
1997 – Super Bowl XXXI: Packers 35, Patriots 21
2002 – Super Bowl XXXVI: Patriots 20, Rams 17
2013 – Super Bowl XLVII: Ravens 34, 49ers 31

The Big Game hasn’t returned to New Orleans since the battle of the Harbaughs in 2013, which can’t be forgotten after the power went out during the second half. As you can see, New Orleans has had a slew of blowouts, but the last two games came down to a field goal, and there’s been much more drama in recent meetings at the Caesars Superdome.

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What does the Super Bowl mean for New Orleans?

New Orleans has hosted 10 Super Bowls, and this season gives the city its record-tying 11th Super Bowl. New Orleans is truly a one-of-a-kind city, as visitors can experience a mix of Creole and Caju cuisine, lively jazz music, French architecture, world-class museums and more. However, the Super Bowl brings another level of excitement to a city that hasn’t hosted the event in 10+ years.

The Super Bowl being played in New Orleans gives the city a massive economic boost, as the city experiences a tourism boom in what would normally be a quieter time of the year. This brings millions of dollars to the local economy, and trips for fans may be longer than normal due to the event’s natural fit into a city known for its music, food and celebratory events. Hosting the Super Bowl only adds another layer to a city known for hosting the College Football Playoff National Championship and Mardi Gras.

Not only does the event bring money and excitement to the city, but there is also an emotional tie to the Super Bowl following the Saints’ victory in Super Bowl XLIV. They hoisted the Lombardi after Hurricane Katrina decimated the region, so there will always be a feeling of gratitude for the Super Bowl from Saints fans.

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Super Bowl LIX Preview in New Orleans

We have another classic in store for Super Bowl LIX, as the Kansas City Chiefs aim to become the first-ever NFL franchise to capture three straight Super Bowl victories. They took down the Philadelphia Eagles two seasons ago, so the Eagles have a chance to break up history and leave their mark in New Orleans. This game should be tightly contested, so if you need any tips ahead of the Big Game, check out our experts’ Super Bowl LIX predictions below:

We’ve seen Adam Vinatieri and Tom Brady take down The Greatest Show on Turf as well as the Baltimore Ravens and John Harbaugh storm back against the San Francisco 49ers and Jim Harbaugh following a power outage when the Super Bowl takes place in New Orleans. Hopefully, this year is filled with just as much excitement, as the Eagles aim to ruin KC’s chance of etching their name in Super Bowl history.

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