This is a general view of the interior of SoFi Stadium from an elevated position during Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. There are 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
NFL owners unanimously voted on Wednesday to designate Los Angeles as the host city for Super Bowl LXI in 2027. The decision was made during the league meetings in Dallas.
Broadcast Details for Super Bowl LXI
The upcoming Super Bowl will be jointly broadcast by ESPN and ABC. This marks ESPN’s inaugural telecast of the Super Bowl, while ABC returns to the broadcast after Super Bowl XL in February 2006.
Excitement from NFL Commissioner
“We are very excited to bring the Super Bowl back to Los Angeles for the second time in five years,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “The city did an outstanding job hosting Super Bowl 56 in the incredible SoFi Stadium and we believe that Super Bowl 61 will be even more memorable.”
NFL’s Streamlined Super Bowl Selection Process
The NFL streamlined its Super Bowl selection process five years ago, focusing on one city as the potential host. SoFi Stadium, the venue for Super Bowl LVI and the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 9, 2023, solidifies the league’s lineup for the next four years:
- Super Bowl LVIII: Feb. 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
- Super Bowl LIX: Feb. 9, 2025, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
- Super Bowl LX: Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- Super Bowl LXI: 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Strategic Placement of Super Bowl LXI
The league plans to position the Super Bowl between the 2026 World Cup, where Los Angeles is among the 16 North American host cities and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. This series of mega sporting events positions Los Angeles as one of the sports capitals of the world.
Behind the Decision to Host in 2027
Los Angeles was initially under consideration for an earlier Super Bowl, but due to sports congestion and commitments to host other events, the league postponed it until 2027.
SoFi Stadium: A Premier Venue
In anticipation of more major events, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, in February 2022, highlighted SoFi Stadium as “the site of the world’s most hyped sports championships, concerts, and other performances, setting the standard for what a top-tier venue should be.”
This report used information from ESPN.
