Abstract
This paper explores the enduring relationship between New Orleans and the Super Bowl, exam-ining how the event has shaped the city’s economic, cultural, and civic identity. Having host-ed the championship eleven times, New Orleans has transformed each Super Bowl into more than a sporting spectacle. It has become a catalyst for urban renewal, economic investment, and community pride. Through analysis of historical records, media reports, and economic data, this study traces the evolution of the city’s hosting legacy from Tulane Stadium to the Caesars Superdome. It investigates how Super Bowl events have spurred infrastructure development, generated millions in local revenue, and fostered cultural expression rooted in New Orleans’s unique traditions. The research also highlights tensions surrounding equity and inclusion, par-ticularly in how economic benefits are distributed across communities. Ultimately, New Orle-ans’s Super Bowl legacy reflects both resilience and reinvention by demonstrating how sport can serve as a platform for recovery, identity, and celebration in one of America’s most storied cities.
Recommended Citation
Wisniewski, Brynn
(2025)
"Beyond the Game: The Super Bowl’s Lasting Legacy in New Orleans,"
The Crown: Syracuse Honors Research Journal: Vol. 2, Article 9.
Available at:
https://surface.syr.edu/thecrown/vol2/iss1/9