The much-anticipated decision over the venue for Super Bowl LXI in 2027 is now finally out, with Los Angeles receiving the baton, according to well-informed league sources.
This revelation was made public as NFL owners convened for a crucial meeting in Dallas.
Notably, the upcoming Super Bowl’s broadcasting rights have been given to ESPN and ABC, marking significant milestones for both television networks.
The NFL is expected to award Super Bowl LXI to Los Angeles today, according to multiple reports.
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After a break of over two decades, ABC is preparing to televise the Super Bowl, the last time being Super Bowl XL in February 2006.
ESPN is all set to break new grounds; Super Bowl LXI will mark its inaugural Super Bowl telecast.
This development has intensified the hype surrounding one of the most significant sports events globally, promising fans an incredible sports spectacle come 2027.
The NFL started amending its Super Bowl selection process five years ago. The revised procedure now emphasizes selecting a prospective host city, streamlining the venue’s selection.
To keep you updated with the NFL calendar, here are the venues for the upcoming Super Bowl events:
– Super Bowl LVIII: February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas.
– Super Bowl LIX: February 9, 2025, at the Superdome, New Orleans.
– Super Bowl LX: February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
– Super Bowl LXI: 2027, at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
With the next few years set to play host to several high-profile sports events, the City of Angels is indeed in for a golden era.
The Super Bowl LXI in 2027 is tucked between the 2026 World Cup, having Los Angeles as one of the host cities and Summer Olympic Games 2028.
This tour-de-force of sporting events signifies Los Angeles’s ascending status as one of the global sports capitals.
Despite being an ideal choice for an earlier Super Bowl, Los Angeles had to postpone it until 2027 due to a sports congestion dilemma and other event commitments.
But this seeming hindrance hasn’t dampened the city’s spirit, and it is eager to host the crown event of the NFL.
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, in February 2022, confidently predicted many Super Bowl games coming to SoFi Stadium.
Fast forward to today, his prediction seems prophetic. SoFi Stadium, housing previous Super Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 9, 2023, offers a precedent of top-tier championships, concerts, and performances.
It sets the bar sky-high on what constitutes first-class sports venue excellence.
