Since 1967, the big NFL game has moved around the USA. Some cities host it more than others. Miami and New Orleans both have had the most with 11 Super Bowls each. New Orleans will get its 11th when it hosts in February 2025.
Quick Answer
Miami and New Orleans top the Super Bowl hosting charts with 11 games each. Looking at states, Florida leads with 17 total Super Bowls spread across Miami, Tampa, and Jacksonville, while California follows with 13 games (plus two more coming in 2026-2027).
Complete Super Bowl Hosting History
Track every Super Bowl location from the first game in 1967 through the confirmed future hosts in 2028.
59 SUPER BOWLS | 17 DIFFERENT CITIES | 11 MOST BY ONE CITY
This comprehensive list shows all Super Bowl host cities from the inaugural championship in 1967 through the confirmed future locations up to 2028. Florida’s warm weather and tourist-friendly infrastructure have made it the NFL’s top choice with 17 Super Bowls across three cities.
Chronological List of Super Bowl Hosts
| Super Bowl | Year | Date | Venue & Location |
| LXII | 2028 | Feb TBD | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia |
| LXI | 2027 | Feb 14 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| LX | 2026 | Feb 8 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California |
| LIX | 2025 | Feb 9 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana (11th time hosting) |
| LVIII | 2024 | Feb 11 | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| LVII | 2023 | Feb 12 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona |
| LVI | 2022 | Feb 13 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| LV | 2021 | Feb 7 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| LIV | 2020 | Feb 2 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida (11th time hosting) |
| LIII | 2019 | Feb 3 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia |
| LII | 2018 | Feb 4 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| LI | 2017 | Feb 5 | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| L | 2016 | Feb 7 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California |
| XLIX | 2015 | Feb 1 | State Farm Stadium, Phoenix, Arizona |
| XLVIII | 2014 | Feb 2 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| XLVII | 2013 | Feb 3 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XLVI | 2012 | Feb 5 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| XLV | 2011 | Feb 6 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| XLIV | 2010 | Feb 7 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| XLIII | 2009 | Feb 1 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| XLII | 2008 | Feb 3 | State Farm Stadium, Phoenix, Arizona |
| XLI | 2007 | Feb 4 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| XL | 2006 | Feb 5 | Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan |
| XXXIX | 2005 | Feb 6 | Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida |
| XXXVIII | 2004 | Feb 1 | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| XXXVII | 2003 | Jan 26 | Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California |
| XXXVI | 2002 | Feb 3 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XXXV | 2001 | Jan 28 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| XXXIV | 2000 | Jan 30 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia |
| XXXIII | 1999 | Jan 31 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| XXXII | 1998 | Jan 25 | Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California |
| XXXI | 1997 | Jan 26 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XXX | 1996 | Jan 28 | Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Phoenix, Arizona |
| XXIX | 1995 | Jan 29 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| XXVIII | 1994 | Jan 30 | Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia |
| XXVII | 1993 | Jan 31 | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| XXVI | 1992 | Jan 26 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| XXV | 1991 | Jan 27 | Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| XXIV | 1990 | Jan 28 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XXIII | 1989 | Jan 22 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida |
| XXII | 1988 | Jan 31 | Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California |
| XXI | 1987 | Jan 25 | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| XX | 1986 | Jan 26 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XIX | 1985 | Jan 20 | Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California |
| XVIII | 1984 | Jan 22 | Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida |
| XVII | 1983 | Jan 30 | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| XVI | 1982 | Jan 24 | Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit, Michigan |
| XV | 1981 | Jan 25 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XIV | 1980 | Jan 20 | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| XIII | 1979 | Jan 21 | Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida |
| XII | 1978 | Jan 15 | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| XI | 1977 | Jan 9 | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| X | 1976 | Jan 18 | Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida |
| IX | 1975 | Jan 12 | Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| VIII | 1974 | Jan 13 | Rice Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| VII | 1973 | Jan 14 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, LA, California |
| VI | 1972 | Jan 16 | Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| V | 1971 | Jan 17 | Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida |
| IV | 1970 | Jan 11 | Tulane Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| III | 1969 | Jan 12 | Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida |
| II | 1968 | Jan 14 | Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida |
| I | 1967 | Jan 15 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, LA, California |
Super Bowl Host Cities Statistics
Based on the complete list of Super Bowl locations by year, here are the key hosting statistics through 2028:
| Rank | City | State | Times Hosted |
| 1 (tie) | Miami | Florida | 11 |
| 1 (tie) | New Orleans | Louisiana | 11 |
| 3 | Los Angeles/Pasadena | California | 8 |
| 4 | Tampa | Florida | 5 |
| 5 (tie) | Phoenix/Glendale | Arizona | 4 |
| 5 (tie) | Atlanta | Georgia | 4 |
| 7 (tie) | Houston | Texas | 3 |
| 7 (tie) | San Diego | California | 3 |
- New Orleans achieves its 11th hosting with Super Bowl LIX in 2025
- Atlanta will have 4 after hosting in 2028
Super Bowls by State
Florida – 17 Games Miami (11), Tampa (5), Jacksonville (1). The sunshine state’s warm winter weather and strong tourist infrastructure make it the NFL’s favorite Super Bowl destination.
California – 13 Games Los Angeles/Pasadena (8), San Diego (3), San Francisco Bay Area (2). California will add 2 more with the 2026 and 2027 games.
Louisiana – 11 Games All in New Orleans, split between Tulane Stadium (3) and the Superdome (8, with a 9th coming in 2025).
Future Super Bowl Locations
The NFL has confirmed the next four Super Bowl host cities through 2028:
2025 – New Orleans
Super Bowl LIX – February 9, 2025
- Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Significance: New Orleans’ 11th time hosting, tying Miami for the most all-time
- Stadium Capacity: 73,208
- Previous Super Bowls: 1970, 1972, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2013
2026 – Santa Clara
Super Bowl LX – February 8, 2026
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Stadium Capacity: 68,500
- Previous Super Bowl: 2016 (Super Bowl L)
- Notable Features: State-of-the-art technology, sustainable design, Silicon Valley location
2027 – Los Angeles
Super Bowl LXI – February 14, 2027
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Stadium Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to 100,240)
- Previous Super Bowl: 2022 (Super Bowl LVI)
- Notable Features: Newest NFL stadium, massive video board, hosts two NFL teams
2028 – Atlanta
Super Bowl LXII – February 2028 (Date TBD)
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium Capacity: 71,000 (expandable to 75,000)
- Previous Super Bowl: 2019 (Super Bowl LIII)
- Notable Features: Retractable roof, 360-degree video board, LEED Platinum certified
How the NFL Selects Super Bowl Host Cities
“The NFL evaluates potential Super Bowl hosts based on multiple criteria including stadium quality, hotel capacity within a reasonable distance, transportation infrastructure, and the region’s ability to accommodate the massive influx of visitors during Super Bowl week.
Cities must demonstrate they can handle not just the game, but all the associated events, media requirements, and fan experiences that make up the modern Super Bowl celebration.”
Key Selection Criteria
Selection Factors At A Glance
- Stadium Requirements: Minimum 70,000 capacity
- Hotels: 35% of inventory within 60 minutes
- Airport: Major hub required
- Weather Preference: Average February temp above 50°F or domed stadium
- Practice Facilities: Two NFL-quality venues needed
Stadium Quality: Must have modern amenities, sufficient luxury suites, state-of-the-art technology, and meet NFL specifications for field dimensions and media facilities.
Climate Considerations: The NFL strongly prefers warm-weather cities or those with domed stadiums. Cities with average February temperatures below 50°F without a dome face challenges in selection.
Hotel Capacity: The host region must have enough hotel rooms available within a one-hour drive of the stadium.
Transportation Infrastructure: Cities need a major airport, efficient highway systems, and ideally, public transportation options to move thousands of fans.
Event Space: Beyond the stadium, cities must provide venues for the NFL Experience, media day, team hotels, and numerous corporate events.
Security Capabilities: Since 9/11, the ability to provide comprehensive security for a National Special Security Event is essential.
The Bidding Process
Cities submit detailed bid proposals years in advance. NFL owners vote on host cities, typically awarding games 3-5 years ahead. The process has evolved from simpler arrangements to a competitive system where cities demonstrate their capabilities and commitment.
Cities often invest millions in stadium upgrades and infrastructure improvements to win Super Bowl bids. The economic impact for a host region typically ranges from $200-500 million.
FAQs
Which city has hosted the most Super Bowls?
Miami and New Orleans are tied with 11 each. Miami hosted from 1968 to 2020. New Orleans will match this when it hosts in February 2025.
Where will the next Super Bowl be played?
Super Bowl LVIII will be in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11, 2024. This is the first time for Las Vegas.
How many Super Bowl locations are in warm-weather cities?
About 80% are in warm cities like Miami and Tampa. Some are in cold cities with indoor fields like Minneapolis.
Has any northern outdoor stadium hosted a Super Bowl?
Yes. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosted in 2014. It is the only cold-city outdoor field so far.
Which state will host the most Super Bowls after the 2028 game?
Florida will lead with 17 total. California will have 15 (after games in 2026 and 2027). Louisiana will have 11.
