Where Will the Super Bowl Be in 2027?
As Super Bowl 60 concludes, football fans are already looking ahead. Where will the gridiron glory unfold in 2027? Currently, the NFL has announced future locations, and the excitement is building. After hosting Super Bowl 60, Santa Clara, California, will pass the torch. The Super Bowl will remain in the “Golden State” for one more year before heading east in 2028.
Confirmed Future Super Bowl Locations
Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming Super Bowl destinations:
- 2027: Location to be announced
- 2028: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia – marking its second time hosting the big game.
SoFi Stadium: A Repeat Host
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will host Super Bowl 61. Like Levi’s Stadium, SoFi Stadium will host its second Super Bowl, having hosted Super Bowl 56 in 2022. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20, winning on their home turf. Opened in 2020, SoFi Stadium has quickly established itself as one of the premier facilities in the league. With a construction budget exceeding $5 billion and a desirable locale, the venue is poised to host numerous future events.
A Trip Down Super Bowl Memory Lane
The Super Bowl has a rich history filled with unforgettable moments. Let’s revisit some iconic games:
Early Super Bowl Classics
- Super Bowl VII (1973): The Miami Dolphins completed a perfect 17-0 season, defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7.
- Super Bowl XVI (1982): The San Francisco 49ers secured a 26-21 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Super Bowl XVII (1983): Washington’s John Riggins broke loose for a memorable 43-yard touchdown run.
More Recent Super Bowl Highlights
- Super Bowl 51 (2017): The New England Patriots mounted the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, overcoming a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.
- Super Bowl 53 (2019): The Patriots tied the Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories (six) with a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
- Super Bowl 56 (2022): The Los Angeles Rams won on their home turf, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
- Super Bowl 57 (2023): The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a thrilling contest.
- Super Bowl 58 (2024): The Kansas City Chiefs secured back-to-back wins, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime.
The NFL has not yet announced where the Super Bowl will be held beyond 2028, but anticipation is already building for future showdowns. Stay tuned for updates!
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY.
