Superdome Facts
- Opened- August 1975
- Reopening- Sept. 25, 2006, New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Last event prior to Hurricane Katrina- Aug. 26, 2005, New Orleans Saints vs.
Baltimore Ravens (preseason game)
Superdome Superlatives—A National Landmark
- World record for an indoor concert-87,500 for the Rolling Stones in 1981
- More Super Bowls than any other stadium, six, including Super Bowl XII (1978), XV (1981), XX (1986), XXIV (1990), XXXI (1997), and XXXVI (2002)
- Four NCAA Basketball Final Fours (1982,1987,1993,2003)
- Four NCAA Basketball Division I Regionals (1981,1990,1999,2001)
Legendary Moments
- George Bush nominated for reelection at 1988 Republican National Convention
- Pope John Paul II addressed 80,000 school children in 1987
- Alabama beat Penn State 13-6 in first Sugar Bowl game in Superdome in 1976
- Grambling’s Eddie Robinson coached his final game in 1997 Bayou Classic
- Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks before 65,000 in 1978
- Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran in “No Mas” fight in 1980
- Pistol Pete Maravich & New Orleans Jazz set NBA crowd mark of 35,077 in 1977
- LSU-Notre Dame basketball game in 1980 sets NCAA record attendance of 68,112
- Tulane rolls to perfect 12-0 season in 1998; goes 6-0 in Superdome
- #2 LSU defeats #1 Oklahoma 21-14 to win college football national title in 2004
- Saints defeat Falcons 23-3 in first game after Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 25, 2006
- Saints beat Eagles 27-24 to advance to NFC championship game first time in history on Jan. 13, 2007
Home of Major Annual Sports Events
- New Orleans Saints (NFL Football)
- Tulane University (NCAA Division I, Conference USA Football)
- Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic (NCAA Division I Football)
- State Farm Bayou Classic (Southern U. vs. Grambling State Football)
- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (NCAA Division I Football)
- State Farm Prep Classic (State High School Football Championships)
Other Major Annual Events
- Endymion Extravaganza Mardi Gras Parade and Party
- Essence Music Festival
- New Orleans Home and Garden Show
- U.S. Hot Rod Assn. Grand Slam Motor Jam
- Times Picayune Christmas Doll & Toy Fund Distribution
- Allstate Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon
Superdome Statistics
- Maximum seating capacity- football 68,500, expanded football 71,000, concerts 15,000-85,000, basketball 20,000-65,000
- Total land area- 52 acres (building, garages, and grounds)
- Height- 273 feet (82.3 meters); diameter of Dome- 680 feet (210 meters)
- Area of roof – 9.7 acres; 440,000 sq. ft.
- Main arena floor- 166,180 sq. feet
- Air conditioning- 9,000 tons
- Club Lounges—4 rooms, approx. 20,000 sq. ft. each
- Artificial turf- Momentum 51 by SportExe, total of 121,412 sq. ft., newly installed each season.
Superdome Storylines
Three Post-Season Games: Another First for Superdome and the City.....Leading the “league” in hosting Super Bowls (6) and Final Fours (4), New Orleans and the Superdome will now become the first to have three major college bowl games at the end of the same season: The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Friday, Dec. 21, 2007; the Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008; the BCS Championship Game Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.
Dome Reopening a Significant Date in City’s History....The reopening of the Superdome, Sept. 25, 2006, is a significant date in the history of New Orleans, symbolizing the resolve of our citizens to rebuild, and resuming the Dome’s impact on the region’s business. The Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football that memorable night. The team’s first 2007 home regular season game was also on Monday Night Football the night before the anniversary, Sept. 24, against the Tennessee Titans.
Superdome, Teams a Rallying Point for Citizens.....While many were faced with rebuilding their homes and businesses, the fans quickly showed they want their quality of life back, with early sellouts for the Saints, the Allstate Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship and huge crowds for other sports events.
Superdome is the State’s Most Recognizable Landmark.....From the tragic views of the torn roof to the sparkling new look outside and inside, the Superdome has become the most recognizable landmark in Louisiana. Its lasting architectural appeal and its location on the threshold of downtown New Orleans make it an icon among the great edifices in the nation.
Not Yo’ Mama’s Superdome.....It’s a newer, brighter Superdome with numerous exciting features.....The State took advantage of the down time for repairs to add $59 million in upgrades throughout the building, including new scoreboards and video boards, new concession stands, a new sound system, and major upgrades to the box suites and club lounges.
And It Keeps Getting Better.....The Dome was “football ready” for the Sept. 25, 2006 reopening, with all of the essentials in place for a game.....Meanwhile work on Phase 2 of the rebuilding and upgrades was substantially completed for the first preseason game on Aug. 10, 2007; finishing the new interiors of the 137 box suites and completing spectacular upgrades to the four 20,000-sq. ft. club rooms. After the 2007 season, still more improvements are planned, including full replacement of the aluminum skin on the sides of the Superdome, windows in the club lounges and new elevators providing access from outside.
- Opened- August 1975
- Reopening- Sept. 25, 2006, New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Last event prior to Hurricane Katrina- Aug. 26, 2005, New Orleans Saints vs.
Baltimore Ravens (preseason game)
Superdome Superlatives—A National Landmark
- World record for an indoor concert-87,500 for the Rolling Stones in 1981
- More Super Bowls than any other stadium, six, including Super Bowl XII (1978), XV (1981), XX (1986), XXIV (1990), XXXI (1997), and XXXVI (2002)
- Four NCAA Basketball Final Fours (1982,1987,1993,2003)
- Four NCAA Basketball Division I Regionals (1981,1990,1999,2001)
Legendary Moments
- George Bush nominated for reelection at 1988 Republican National Convention
- Pope John Paul II addressed 80,000 school children in 1987
- Alabama beat Penn State 13-6 in first Sugar Bowl game in Superdome in 1976
- Grambling’s Eddie Robinson coached his final game in 1997 Bayou Classic
- Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks before 65,000 in 1978
- Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Roberto Duran in “No Mas” fight in 1980
- Pistol Pete Maravich & New Orleans Jazz set NBA crowd mark of 35,077 in 1977
- LSU-Notre Dame basketball game in 1980 sets NCAA record attendance of 68,112
- Tulane rolls to perfect 12-0 season in 1998; goes 6-0 in Superdome
- #2 LSU defeats #1 Oklahoma 21-14 to win college football national title in 2004
- Saints defeat Falcons 23-3 in first game after Hurricane Katrina on Sept. 25, 2006
- Saints beat Eagles 27-24 to advance to NFC championship game first time in history on Jan. 13, 2007
Home of Major Annual Sports Events
- New Orleans Saints (NFL Football)
- Tulane University (NCAA Division I, Conference USA Football)
- Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic (NCAA Division I Football)
- State Farm Bayou Classic (Southern U. vs. Grambling State Football)
- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (NCAA Division I Football)
- State Farm Prep Classic (State High School Football Championships)
Other Major Annual Events
- Endymion Extravaganza Mardi Gras Parade and Party
- Essence Music Festival
- New Orleans Home and Garden Show
- U.S. Hot Rod Assn. Grand Slam Motor Jam
- Times Picayune Christmas Doll & Toy Fund Distribution
- Allstate Sugar Bowl Mardi Gras Marathon
Superdome Statistics
- Maximum seating capacity- football 68,500, expanded football 71,000, concerts 15,000-85,000, basketball 20,000-65,000
- Total land area- 52 acres (building, garages, and grounds)
- Height- 273 feet (82.3 meters); diameter of Dome- 680 feet (210 meters)
- Area of roof – 9.7 acres; 440,000 sq. ft.
- Main arena floor- 166,180 sq. feet
- Air conditioning- 9,000 tons
- Club Lounges—4 rooms, approx. 20,000 sq. ft. each
- Artificial turf- Momentum 51 by SportExe, total of 121,412 sq. ft., newly installed each season.
Superdome Storylines
Three Post-Season Games: Another First for Superdome and the City.....Leading the “league” in hosting Super Bowls (6) and Final Fours (4), New Orleans and the Superdome will now become the first to have three major college bowl games at the end of the same season: The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Friday, Dec. 21, 2007; the Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008; the BCS Championship Game Monday, Jan. 7, 2008.
Dome Reopening a Significant Date in City’s History....The reopening of the Superdome, Sept. 25, 2006, is a significant date in the history of New Orleans, symbolizing the resolve of our citizens to rebuild, and resuming the Dome’s impact on the region’s business. The Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football that memorable night. The team’s first 2007 home regular season game was also on Monday Night Football the night before the anniversary, Sept. 24, against the Tennessee Titans.
Superdome, Teams a Rallying Point for Citizens.....While many were faced with rebuilding their homes and businesses, the fans quickly showed they want their quality of life back, with early sellouts for the Saints, the Allstate Sugar Bowl and the BCS Championship and huge crowds for other sports events.
Superdome is the State’s Most Recognizable Landmark.....From the tragic views of the torn roof to the sparkling new look outside and inside, the Superdome has become the most recognizable landmark in Louisiana. Its lasting architectural appeal and its location on the threshold of downtown New Orleans make it an icon among the great edifices in the nation.
Not Yo’ Mama’s Superdome.....It’s a newer, brighter Superdome with numerous exciting features.....The State took advantage of the down time for repairs to add $59 million in upgrades throughout the building, including new scoreboards and video boards, new concession stands, a new sound system, and major upgrades to the box suites and club lounges.
And It Keeps Getting Better.....The Dome was “football ready” for the Sept. 25, 2006 reopening, with all of the essentials in place for a game.....Meanwhile work on Phase 2 of the rebuilding and upgrades was substantially completed for the first preseason game on Aug. 10, 2007; finishing the new interiors of the 137 box suites and completing spectacular upgrades to the four 20,000-sq. ft. club rooms. After the 2007 season, still more improvements are planned, including full replacement of the aluminum skin on the sides of the Superdome, windows in the club lounges and new elevators providing access from outside.