Game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in February of 2028
ATLANTA (October 15, 2024) –NFL owners unanimously approved and awarded Super Bowl LIII to Atlanta at their Fall League Meeting today. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in February of 2028.
The Atlanta bid was led by the Atlanta Sports Council in collaboration with the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia.
Super Bowl LXII will be the fourth time the contest has taken place in Atlanta. The game was played twice at the Georgia Dome (Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 and Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000) and once in Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Super Bowl LIII in 2019).
The legacy of Super Bowl LIII in 2019 was felt across the region, with an estimated economic impact of more than $350 million. In addition, the event made a mark on the city with a $2.4 million renovation of John F. Kennedy Park in Atlanta’s historic Westside.
Super Bowl LXII join an unprecedented string of global sporting events in the city over the next few years including the CFP Championship Game and MLB All-Star Game in 2025, FIFA World Cup in 2026 and the NCAA Men’s Division I Final Four in 2031.
State and Local Leaders React to Men’s Final Four Announcement:
“We are so excited to welcome the Super Bowl back to Atlanta in 2028 for a fourth time. As we made clear throughout the process, no city is better positioned than Atlanta to host events of this magnitude. Super Bowl LXII would not be possible without the incredible cooperation of leaders in the civic and business community who continue to come together to deliver for our city and state.”
Dan Corso – President, Atlanta Sports Council
“The Super Bowl is the preeminent event in American sports, and we are honored to be hosting it for the second time in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. I want to thank the NFL owners for placing their trust in us to execute a world-class experience and we can’t wait to roll out the red carpet for fans from across the globe at Super Bowl LXII.”
Rich McKay – Chief Executive Officer of AMBSE and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Falcons
“The Super Bowl is an event that transcends sports, and I can’t wait to see it back here in our city. As an Atlanta native, I vividly remember how that first Atlanta Super Bowl showcased our community and helped further propel us forward as the sports capital of the country. We have raised the bar with each subsequent game, and I look forward to outdoing ourselves in 2028.”
Andre Dickens – Mayor of Atlanta
“On behalf of football fans throughout Georgia and Atlanta’s thriving business community, I want to thank the NFL for awarding the Super Bowl to our capital city for the fourth time. Along with the incredible lineup of events we will welcome in the coming years, this decision underscores our position as an ideal host for large-scale attractions like this. Fans from across the world who attend Super Bowl LXII will experience the worldclass lodging, amenities, and commitment to safety that set us apart. I want to congratulate and thank the entire bid team for their work to bring this premier event back to Georgia.”
Brian Kemp – Governor of Georgia
