NFL Releases Full Schedule of Super Bowl Events in New Orleans

The National Football League and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation have announced the official events and activations for Super Bowl LIX in February including fan experiences, community-driven initiatives and more.

“We couldn’t be more excited to return to the heart of New Orleans with Super Bowl LIX,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL executive vice president, club business, major events, and international. “Hosting the Super Bowl for the 11th time, this city’s vibrant culture and deep-rooted connection to football make it the perfect global stage for our biggest event of the year, and we’re thrilled to work with all of our local partners to bring an unmatched experience to fans both here and around the world.”

The Super Bowl Media Center will open February 2, one week before game day, at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It will serve as the central hub for official press conferences and media activity throughout Super Bowl Week, including the Super Bowl hand-off press conference.

Super Bowl Opening Night at Caesars Superdome will kick off the week’s festivities on February 3 and fans are invited to the stadium ahead of Super Bowl LIX to hear from Super Bowl players and coaches during their only public appearance before the game.

The other major fan event is the Super Bowl Experienc, which will be at the convention center from February 5–8. It will offer fans the chance to meet current NFL players and legends for autographs, shop for gear and enjoy interactive games and NFL Flag clinics. Fans can take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy as well.

There will also be local touches to the events of the week as well. The Louisiana Culture Festival at the French Market will be a two-day event from February 7–8. The festival will highlight the many cultures of Louisiana and featuring local Native American tribes and a cultural corner with basket weaving, storytelling, cooking and dance demonstrations. The Super Bowl Host Committee Parade in the French Quarter will take place February 8. The parade will feature Super Bowl-themed floats from NFL partners, high school and college marching bands.

“The Host Committee and the city are proud to put our most symbolic and well-known landmarks on display for the hundreds of thousands of traveling fans and members of the media ahead of Super Bowl LIX,” said Jay Cicero, president and chief executive officer for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and Super Bowl LIX Host Committee. “We’ve been working closely with our partners at these venues to create a unique experience for all fans, visitors and locals.”