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Levi’s Stadium Set for Super Bowl LX as Miami, New Orleans Top Host History

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2026 Super Bowl Assigned to Levi’s Stadium in Bay Area Levi’s Stadium will host Super Bowl LX in 2026, marking the Bay Area’s third hosting after SB 50 in 2016; the NFL also slated SoFi Stadium for 2027 and Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta for 2028 [1][2]. The 2026 game will be the league’s 60th edition, underscoring the event’s longevity [1][2]. These future site selections extend the West Coast and East Coast rotation through the next three seasons [1][2].

Miami and New Orleans Share Record Eleven Hostings Miami and New Orleans each have hosted the Super Bowl eleven times, the highest total for any market [1][2]. Their hosting years span from the late 1960s to 2025, with Miami’s most recent game in 2020 and New Orleans in 2025 [2]. No other city matches this record, establishing both as perennial venues [1][2].

Pasadena, Tampa, and Other Cities Hold Multiple Turns Pasadena and Tampa are tied with five Super Bowls each; Pasadena’s events occurred in 1977, 1980, 1983, 1987 and 1993, while Tampa’s were in 1984, 1991, 2001, 2009 and 2021 [1][2]. Atlanta, San Diego, Houston and Glendale have each hosted three times, reflecting a broader distribution of midsize markets [1][2]. These figures illustrate how the NFL spreads marquee events across both legacy and emerging locations [1][2].

60th Super Bowl Marks Milestone for NFL History The 2026 edition is designated Super Bowl LX, the 60th championship game in NFL history [1][2]. The milestone highlights the league’s growth from its inaugural championship in 1967 to a global spectacle [1][2]. The Bay Area’s third hosting reinforces California’s continued prominence in the Super Bowl timeline [1][2].

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Timeline

1968–2020: Miami hosts the Super Bowl 11 times (1968, 1969, 1971, 1976, 1979, 1989, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2010, 2020), tying for the most hostings in NFL history and cementing its status as a perennial venue [1][2].

1970–2025: New Orleans also hosts 11 Super Bowls (1970, 1972, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1997, 2002, 2013, 2025), matching Miami’s record and highlighting the city’s long‑standing relationship with the league [1][2].

1977, 1980, 1983, 1987, 1993: Pasadena hosts five Super Bowls, demonstrating California’s early dominance in the event’s geography [1][2].

1984, 1991, 2001, 2009, 2021: Tampa joins Pasadena with five hostings, showing the Gulf Coast’s growing importance to the NFL’s marquee game [1][2].

1994, 2000, 2019: Atlanta hosts three Super Bowls, establishing the city as a repeat host in the Southeast [1][2].

1988, 1998, 2003: San Diego hosts three Super Bowls, marking the city’s historic role before the franchise’s relocation [1][2].

1974, 2004, 2017: Houston hosts three Super Bowls, reflecting Texas’s recurring presence on the NFL’s stage [1][2].

2008, 2015, 2023: Glendale, Arizona hosts three Super Bowls at State Farm Stadium, underscoring the venue’s modern appeal [1][2].

Feb 7 2016: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara hosts Super Bowl 50; the Denver Broncos defeat the Carolina Panthers 24‑10, marking the Bay Area’s first Super Bowl and a milestone for the stadium [1].

Jan 19 2026: The NFL announces that the 60th Super Bowl (SB LX) will be played at Levi’s Stadium in 2026—the Bay Area’s third hosting—while designating SoFi Stadium for 2027 and Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta for 2028, outlining the league’s future venue roadmap [1][2].

2027: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is slated to host the 2027 Super Bowl, extending Southern California’s hosting streak after the 2026 game [1][2].

2028: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host Super Bowl LXII, bringing the event back to the East Coast and completing the NFL’s three‑year hosting sequence [1][2].

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