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Where is Caesars Superdome? What to know about Super Bowl 59 host stadium in New Orleans
The Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, is about to witness a potentially historic moment. The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive championship when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 59.
Formerly known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Caesars Superdome opened in 1975 and is a prominent venue for large sporting events. With a seating capacity of more than 76,000, it has hosted seven Super Bowls, as well as five NCAA men's college basketball championships. It has been the home of college football's Sugar Bowl since 1975.
Here's what you need to know about this iconic venue as it prepares to host Super Bowl 59:
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Caesars Superdome information
The Caesars Superdome is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has been the home of the Saints since 1975.
The Superdome is a versatile venue that can accommodate a range of sporting events, including football, basketball, boxing and baseball, thanks to its movable field-level stands. It features a domed roof, and the playing surface is synthetic turf, with a stadium capacity of 76,468 fans.
Caesars Superdome history
According to the Caesars Superdome website, ground was broken in 1971 after legislation was passed in 1966. After several years of construction, the Superdome opened to the public in 1975. The first NFL game played at the venue was the Houston Oilers defeating the Saints 13-7 in a preseason match.
The first Sugar Bowl was held at the Superdome on Dec, 31, 1975, when Alabama defeated Penn State 13-6, with more than 75,000 fans in attendance.
The first Super Bowl held at the Superdome was Super Bowl XII in 1978, where the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10.
The Superdome hosted the 1978 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks, known as "September to Remember." Ali defeated Spinks in front of a crowd of 65,000, making him the first three-time heavyweight champion. The stadium in 1980 was the site of the "No mas" fight in which Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran.
The Superdome also has hosted a diverse array of non-sporting events, from a Rolling Stones concert that drew 87,500 fans to a speech by Pope John Paul II in front of 80,000 people. It has also been the venue for the 1988 Republican National Convention and the first Essence Music Festival in 1995.
The stadium was used as an emergency shelter during Hurricane Katrina and damage from the storm forced the Saints to play home games elsewhere during the 2005 season.
The Superdome began renovations in 2020 to enhance the fan experience and modernize the facility. As of 2024, the final phase of the $560 million renovation has been completed.
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