Initial estimates for Super Bowl LIX show a local economic impact of at least $500 million, but the final figure could be much higher. According to data analysis from the U.S. Chamber, New Orleans is expected to see $200 million in spending over two days from an estimated 125,000 visitors coming to the Big Easy for the game. Initial estimates for Super Bowl LIX show a local economic impact of at least $500 million, but the final figure could be much higher. From booming hospitality and tourism to innovative programs designed to uplift local entrepreneurs, the Super Bowl serves as a testament to the interconnectedness and resilience of the U.S. economy. Super Bowl party costs are up in 2025, with the average host spending $215 just on food and drink — $25 more than last year. The South is home to 6 of the 10 cities spending the highest percentage of their income on Super Bowl food, with Miami, Tampa, and Atlanta taking the top spots. The last one, Super Bowl 54 in 2020, generated over $500 million for the local economy. On February 9, 2025, New Orleans will tie Miami as the city to host the most Super Bowls. The National Retail Federation estimated that total consumer spending on Super Bowl LVIII would reach $17.3 billion, with an average of $86.04 per household on essential celebration items. The Super Bowl, in addition to being a sporting event, is a powerful economic engine, benefiting both the host city and the national economy. And for Super Bowl LIX, set to go down in New Orleans on February 9, 2025, the economic impact will be as electrifying as the action on the field. New Orleans’ Big Win. When the NFL awarded the Super Bowl to the Big Easy, it wasn’t just about the city’s legendary party scene or deep football roots. It was a business decision. Looking Ahead to Super Bowl 59 and Beyond As New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl 59, the New Orleans Saints are reinforcing their economic empowerment efforts through the Impact 59 Powered by After Super Bowl 2025, the next hosts of the big game are: Super Bowl 2026: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8, 2026. Super Bowl 2027: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on An eye-opening look at the hidden labor costs and economic impact of the Super Bowl, revealing startling disparities between corporate profits and worker wages. The estimated economic impact of recent Super Bowls in host cities has surged to over $1 billion. Super Bowl LIX (2025) — The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana third only to Miami with The economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl in New Orleans has been significant. One notable case study is the Super Bowl XLVII held in 2013. The event generated an estimated $480 million in economic impact for the city. The estimated economic impact of Super Bowl LIV for the state of Louisiana is upwards of $500 million. About 125,000 out-of-towners are expected to visit New Orleans with the average tourist In 2020 when the 49ers and Chiefs faced off in Miami, the Super Bowl Host Committee and Miami Beach commissions reported that the Super Bowl brought in over 4,500 new jobs to the area and had a total economic impact of $571 million. A new economic report suggests Super Bowl LIV brought in $572 million. to the South Florida economy. That’s double the economic impact of Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, the last time Miami hosted the game. The report comes from the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. An average of 123.7 million watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in a 25-22, overtime classic on Super Bowl Sunday, but for Las Vegas, the economic impact started much Economic Impact of Super Bowl Sunday 2025 on New Orleans. Hosting the Super Bowl is one of the most significant economic opportunities for any city, and New Orleans, renowned for its vibrant culture and hospitality, is poised to reap immense benefits from Super Bowl Sunday 2025 Kickoff Time. With millions of fans tuning in and tens of thousands Las Vegas reported spending $230 million in employee wages when it hosted last year, with Phoenix recording employment spiking at 42,700 for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. Super Bowl Economic Impact Across the U.S. Across the country, forecasts expect Americans to spend $142 on Super Bowl LIX, which is 22% more than 2024. Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact the Super Bowl will have on the economy of South Florida. Miami Herald, Feb. 1 - "The Business Show: Super Bowl" (video) Palm Beach Post, Feb. 1 - "Super Bowl economic impact of $400 million?" The last Super Bowl in New Orleans generated an impressive $480 million in economic impact and projections for 2025 suggest even higher numbers approaching $600 million.
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