Las Vegas Wins 2029 Super Bowl

The NFL has officially awarded the 2029 Super Bowl to Las Vegas, marking the city’s second hosting rights in just five years. The decision was made during the league’s annual meeting on Monday, March 30, with at least 24 of the 32 team owners approving the motion.

This follows predictions that the vote would be a formality, as reported earlier by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who described the outcome as a ‘matter of formality.’ The NFL typically awards Super Bowls three to four years in advance, and Las Vegas will host the game in February 2029.

Las Vegas first hosted the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024, when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in an overtime thriller. The event drew 330,000 visitors to the city, setting records for Harry Reid International Airport with 104,000 passengers the following day. The economic impact was staggering, generating $1 billion for the city, including $877 million in gross visitor spending, with attendees spending an average of $2,660 per person—more than double the typical Vegas visitor’s outlay.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted at more Super Bowls for Las Vegas just days after the first event, telling the host committee, ‘The NFL looks forward to coming back.’ The city’s ability to host large-scale events, combined with its year-round appeal, has made it a prime candidate for future Super Bowls.

Looking ahead, the next three Super Bowls are already set: Super Bowl LIX (2025) will return to Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, while Super Bowl LX (2026) will be held at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Las Vegas officials and the NFL entered negotiations last year to secure the 2029 Super Bowl, solidifying the city’s growing reputation as a must-visit destination for sports fans.