Las Vegas will host the Super Bowl in 2029
Super Bowl LXIII will be the second time the event is held in the city.
US.- The National Football League (NFL) has announced that Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LXIII in 2029. The announcement of the Allegiant Stadium as the venue was made at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix following a review by the NFL’s Fan Engagement & Major Events Committee and a vote by full ownership.
It will be the second time the Super Bowl will be held in Las Vegas. The even in 2024 attracted 330,000 visitors and generated more than $1bn in economic impact, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said: “We’re excited to bring the Super Bowl back to Las Vegas and provide our fans another incredible experience in one of America’s greatest sport and entertainment destinations. Super Bowl LVIII demonstrated the scale, energy and hospitality the city brings to global events, and we look forward to working alongside the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Raiders and the community to deliver an even greater experience this time around.”
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the LVCVA, added: “We’re proud the NFL has selected Las Vegas to host Super Bowl LXIII. Our first Super Bowl showcased the unique energy and scale only this destination can offer, bringing together world-class sports, entertainment, and hospitality in one place. Las Vegas was built for moments like this, and we look forward to delivering another exceptional experience for fans in 2029.”
Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, commented: “We’re excited that the Super Bowl will be returning to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium in 2029. It’s a testament to the Raiders, the LVCVA, civic leaders, the community, and the NFL working together as one. Super Bowl LVIII set a high bar, and for Super Bowl LXIII we are committed to raising it even further.”
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) figures show that $133.8m was wagered at this year’s Super Bowl across the state’s 186 sportsbooks. It was the lowest Super Bowl handle in Nevada in a decade. According to NGCB chairman Mike Dreitzer, unaudited figures show a sportsbook win of $9.9m, resulting in a hold of 7.4 per cent.
