Host Cities

[Hayneplane]

Just got a question about host cities for the Super Bowl as I would have assumed they would share it around far more but looking at the recent list there is a huge bias towards both NFC stadiums and Southern States.

In most European sports like football there is a culture and tradition of neutral venues for big finals yet with some of the recent choices there were always going to be a strong chance of the home team making it and stacking the odds further in favour of one side.

I noted that Arrowhead has not hosted in at least 30 years. Is that due to the trend towards the big States or wanting to showcase the shiny new Stadiums like So-Fi this year and Raiders Vegas stadium in a couple of years time.

There does not seem to be much fairness in the allocation but you guys are much much longer term followers than me so all insights are welcomed.

[Why Not?]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I don't understand New Orleans really... that place is a hole.

Yeah, but that city can throw a hell of a party!

[scho63]

Cold, small, infrastructure and entertainment challenged cities in the Midwest ain't getting a Super Bowl. Plus a severe lack of upper class amenities.

A dome don't mean shit.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I don't understand New Orleans really... that place is a hole.

New Orleans is the coolest dirtist ass city

[eDave]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

They are spending a bunch of money to renovate before the SB. And partying on Bourbon street and the surrounding area is a lot of fun.

Man, I loooove to party. But NO has never been an interest for me.

[myselff77]

My speculation is, the Chiefs will be rooting for the Royals to build a downtown stadium. They then will demand to build their own stadium and have the space to do it where the K sits. Once built, they will also have plenty of space to build up their own entertainment district around the stadium to bring revenue all year. All of this will be tied to winning the bid for obtaining the Super Bowl in 2037.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Lprechaun

Every stadium , every city that holds an NFL team deserves the revenue brought in from a SB. It should ALWAYS be a neutral site. Logistics is always an argument that holds absolutely no weight to it.
They can flex a game a week before and make a city a primetime game in that short amount of time, no reason a SB couldnt be the same way. Even more so that radio row now is mostly zoom anyways

Logistics absolutely has something to do with it. People spend big bucks on tickets and travel expenses, cities spend big bucks on preparing for the game, reserving venues for the extra events, like the Super Bowl Experience, etc. You can't just move it at the last minute, millions of dollars will be lost.