NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans has hosted 11 Super Bowls, tying with Miami for the most Super Bowls held in a single city.
The last Super Bowl in New Orleans took place in 2013, where the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers at the Superdome. However, the city’s history with the Super Bowl dates back to when games were held at Tulane Stadium, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings before the NFL-AFL merger.
“The New Orleans Saints became known for their halftime shows because they had a guy named Tommy Talker who worked for Disney,” said Nick Weldon, THNOC Historian. “He was in charge of the Superbowl halftime show that year and they reenacted the Battle of New Orleans with smoke and explosions on the field.”
Tulane Stadium, which opened in 1926, was the site of the first three Super Bowls in New Orleans. The stadium was known for its large capacity and unique history, including housing two Egyptian mummies beneath its stands. These mummies were moved when the stadium was demolished in the 1970s.
With the Superdome now serving as the primary venue, New Orleans continues to be a favored location for the NFL’s biggest event, drawing on its rich history and vibrant culture to enhance the Super Bowl experience.
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