New Orleans is back in play to host 2031 Super Bowl

New Orleans has received permission from the NFL to proceed with a bid to host the 2031 Super Bowl, despite initially missing the deadline due to an unresolved lease issue. This decision came after a meeting in New York involving Saints owner Gayle Benson, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The NFL spokesman, Brian McCarthy, confirmed New Orleans' inclusion in the consideration process for the 2031 game. The 2026 Super Bowl is set for San Francisco, and subsequent games are planned for Los Angeles in 2027 and Atlanta in 2028. Las Vegas and Nashville are likely contenders for the 2029 and 2030 games, respectively. New Orleans has a history of hosting the Super Bowl, having done so 11 times, with the most recent being Super Bowl XLVII. If successful, New Orleans would have a six-year gap between hosting duties.