ATLANTA — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta, home of the Falcons, in 2028 following an approval vote from NFL team owners Tuesday at the league’s annual fall meeting.
This will be the fourth time the NFL Championship Game has been played in Atlanta, and the second time the game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.
“It is a tremendous honor for the city of Atlanta and the state of Georgia to be selected to host Super Bowl LXII,” said Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank. “We are grateful to our fellow owners for their trust in giving Atlanta this opportunity, and we thank Commissioner Goodell, Peter O’Reilly and the entire league for their continued leadership in making the NFL the greatest sports league in the world. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Built to host the world’s largest sporting event, I know I speak for many when I say we are honored to bring this stadium back to Atlanta in 2028 and continue the success of Super Bowl 53 in 2019. I look forward to working together with our city and state officials to continue to elevate Georgia as a top global sports destination.”
The first two Super Bowls played in Atlanta were in the now-demolished Georgia Dome in 1994 and 2000.
New Orleans is scheduled to host the game later this season. It will then be held in California for two years, with the San Francisco Bay Area in 2026 and Los Angeles in 2027.
“Atlanta, known for its hospitality and rich sports and entertainment culture, is a world-class event destination and a perfect fit for Super Bowl 62,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Arthur Blank has been a transformative figure in the Atlanta community and has played a key role in leading the effort to bring the Super Bowl back to the city. I am fortunate to have Arthur continue to lead community engagement and economic development in the Atlanta community. Through his unwavering commitment to sports and philanthropy, we look forward to working with him, the Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta Sports Commission, and all of our partners in the field to create unforgettable experiences for fans around the world in 2028. I hope to be able to do so.”
