SuperBowl to head out of US?

[LadyStanley]

Roger Goodell: International NFL expansion could lead to Super Bowl played in another country

Roger Goodell's long-term NFL vision includes more than doubling the number of international games and placing a franchise and Super Bowl in an international city.

sports.yahoo.com

Currently no plans. But if league expands internationally, SuperBowl can be out if US.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I have a feeling that wouldn't go over well.

I agree. They could not move it to Europe. Maybe Mexico or something like that. Too much money involved

 

[aqib]

Considering that they generally avoid cold weather cities without domes (other than the one off in NY) I doubt that Europe was a serious option.

 

[Saskatoon]

I agree. They could not move it to Europe. Maybe Mexico or something like that. Too much money involved

Yea Mexico City or Toronto might make sense if they wanted to expand but it seemed odd.

 

[Takuto Maruki]

Considering that they generally avoid cold weather cities without domes (other than the one off in NY) I doubt that Europe was a serious option.

And if I'm being realistic and honest...they ignore cold cities *with* domes considering the one off SB in Minneapolis and Indy for anything longer then a one off.

I legitimately think that by this point, the Super Bowl is a Sun Belt event no matter what - and the NFL usually throws a bone to cities that make a domed stadium in the north before going back to familiar ground, especially if, in the case of Sun Belt cities without domed stadiums, they're in tourist friendly places that can shoulder the load of the massively increased foot and commercial traffic of a Super Bowl. (Which, now that I write it out, is probably why they effectively cycle through the Sun Belt stadiums endlessly, considering most every city aside from maybe Phoenix already has mass amount of foot and commercial traffic coming into their cities during the time that the Super Bowl is on in the mid to late winter)

I wonder if the potential of a domed replacement stadium in Nashville for the Titans would be the one that breaks that general mindset for the NFL, considering it is an 'anomaly' in the Sun Belt (realistic opportunity for cold weather and even snow in the winter months) offset by the fact that it is a major destination for tourists and could easily shoulder the brunt of a Super Bowl week added on to that.

 

[Voight]

I doubt it. The NFL loves flexing their muscles with the Super Bowl and exerting extremely generous deals out of local municipalities to host them. London is way too big and the NFL is way too far down on their radar for the city to give enough of a **** to give anything to the NFL more than an affirmative nod. The NFL suits aren't going to get the royal treatment they've gotten accustomed to from American cities that want to host.

This is why Wrestlemania will never be there either. WWE gets massive concessions from cities to host it and London is unlikely to match any of that.

And if I'm being realistic and honest...they ignore cold cities *with* domes considering the one off SB in Minneapolis and Indy for anything longer then a one off.

I legitimately think that by this point, the Super Bowl is a Sun Belt event no matter what - and the NFL usually throws a bone to cities that make a domed stadium in the north before going back to familiar ground, especially if, in the case of Sun Belt cities without domed stadiums, they're in tourist friendly places that can shoulder the load of the massively increased foot and commercial traffic of a Super Bowl. (Which, now that I write it out, is probably why they effectively cycle through the Sun Belt stadiums endlessly, considering most every city aside from maybe Phoenix already has mass amount of foot and commercial traffic coming into their cities during the time that the Super Bowl is on in the mid to late winter)

Detroit as well.

Basically, all three got it in exchange for building new stadiums. A Thank You from the NFL in exchange for all the local and state government money given to these kinds of projects.

 

[David Suzuki]

The NFL cant even win a significant # of fans from the CFL, they really think they're gonna make any kind of dent to European soccer leagues?

the nfl is waaaaay more popular than the cfl in canada?

 

[Takuto Maruki]

Detroit as well.

Basically, all three got it in exchange for building new stadiums. A Thank You from the NFL in exchange for all the local and state government money given to these kinds of projects.

You would think with Indy specifically, considering how much the area around Lucas Oil Stadium is well suited for large scale events like Final Fours, and even the Super Bowl, they'd be willing to go back there at least once a decade. But they don't, and by this point, it really gives the game away with how the Super Bowl is selected: that it's really only a choice between Sun Belt cities, usually ones that can shoulder the load of tourists.

Considering I edited it late, I'll reiterate:

I wonder if the potential of a domed replacement stadium in Nashville for the Titans would be the one that breaks that general mindset for the NFL, considering it is an 'anomaly' in the Sun Belt (realistic opportunity for cold weather and even snow in the winter months) offset by the fact that it is a major destination for tourists and could easily shoulder the brunt of a Super Bowl week added on to that.

Or if Nashville too would be given the 'thank you, but no thanks' treatment by the NFL.

 

[Voight]

You would think with Indy specifically, considering how much the area around Lucas Oil Stadium is well suited for large scale events like Final Fours, and even the Super Bowl, they'd be willing to go back there at least once a decade. But they don't, and by this point, it really gives the game away with how the Super Bowl is selected: that it's really only a choice between Sun Belt cities, usually ones that can shoulder the load of tourists.

Considering I edited it late, I'll reiterate:



Or if Nashville too would be given the 'thank you, but no thanks' treatment by the NFL.

Nashville is building a domed stadium entirely for this purpose. They're already a major tourist destination and want to host Super Bowls, Final Fours, Major WWE events, CFP Championships etc. I guarantee when their new stadium is finished, they'll join the LA/NOLA/Texas/Florida/Atlanta rotation of Super Bowls. It may not be was warm and sunny as those places, but its too much of a moneymaker with the requisite infrastructure in place for the NFL to only award a one off.

I agree about Indy. Having been to Lucas Oil for an event last year, it was a phenomenal stadium. I stayed just outside the city limits and even during rush hour was able to get there in a short timeframe.

 

[aqib]

And if I'm being realistic and honest...they ignore cold cities *with* domes considering the one off SB in Minneapolis and Indy for anything longer then a one off.

I legitimately think that by this point, the Super Bowl is a Sun Belt event no matter what - and the NFL usually throws a bone to cities that make a domed stadium in the north before going back to familiar ground, especially if, in the case of Sun Belt cities without domed stadiums, they're in tourist friendly places that can shoulder the load of the massively increased foot and commercial traffic of a Super Bowl. (Which, now that I write it out, is probably why they effectively cycle through the Sun Belt stadiums endlessly, considering most every city aside from maybe Phoenix already has mass amount of foot and commercial traffic coming into their cities during the time that the Super Bowl is on in the mid to late winter)

I wonder if the potential of a domed replacement stadium in Nashville for the Titans would be the one that breaks that general mindset for the NFL, considering it is an 'anomaly' in the Sun Belt (realistic opportunity for cold weather and even snow in the winter months) offset by the fact that it is a major destination for tourists and could easily shoulder the brunt of a Super Bowl week added on to that.

Dallas and Atlanta have both gotten snow and ice during Super Bowl times before. The problem with the new Nashville stadium is how small its going to be. Its only going to be 60K. Which would make it the lowest attendance at a Super Bowl outside the Covid year. Maybe they can add seats for the game like Dallas did but it seems like in recent years there are fewer seats available for the Super Bowl itself. Like Vegas seats 65K but they only had 61K for the game because of the extra cameras that were needed. The stadium has 62,500 fixed seats and 65k including standing room. It was supposed to be able to go over 70K for a Super Bowl but it went the other way

That being said Nashville is making noise about a potential Super Bowl