The New Orleans Saints will play in one of the more modern arenas in the game.
According to a report by Front Office Sports, the Saints will invest nearly $500 million to renovate the Caesars Superdome ahead of it’s 50th anniversary.
Of course, this major investment has little to do with the arena reaching half a century.
The Big Easy will host Super Bowl LIX next February, with the city tying the record for most Super Bowls hosted at 11.
New Orleans officials say a nearly $500 million renovation plan for the Caesars Superdome will be complete before hosting Super Bowl LIX next February.https://t.co/DXtqXXWhLZ pic.twitter.com/2rzieK7LSU
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 25, 2024
Per the report, the renovations will include some new bathrooms, walkways, and escalators, among many other amenities.
The project was reportedly set to cost around $450 million upon its approval back in 2019, but they had to add an additional $50 million cost due to the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.
Of course, these renovations helped the city get the ultimate sporting event back in town, with Saints owner Gayle Benson making sure to include them in their pitch to host Super Bowl LIX.
Needless to say, the fans will most definitely hope that the home team is back in the final game of the season, but that will be easier said than done.
The Saints brought a new face to lead their offense in Klint Kubiak, and it’ll be interesting to see if they can shock the world next season and play the big game at home.
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