Louisiana Superdome
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

Stadiums New Orleans Louisiana Superdome

Plans were drawn up in 1967 by the New Orleans modernist architectural firm of Curtis and Davis and the building opened as the Louisiana Superdome in 1975. Its steel frame covers a 13-acre (5.3 ha) expanse and the 273-foot (83 m) dome is made of a lamellar multi-ringed frame and has a diameter of 680 feet (207 m), making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world. The Superdome has routinely hosted major sporting events; it has hosted seven Super Bowl games (and will host its eighth, Super Bowl LIX, in 2025), and five NCAA championships in men's college basketball. In college football, the Sugar Bowl has been played at the Superdome since 1975, which is one of the "New Year's Six" bowl games of the College Football Playoff (CFP). It also traditionally hosts the Bayou Classic, a rivalry game played between the HBCUs Southern University and Grambling State University. The Superdome was also the long-time home of the Tulane Green Wave football team of Tulane University until 2014 (when they returned on-campus at Yulman Stadium), and was the home venue of the New Orleans Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1975 until 1979. In 2005, the Superdome housed thousands of people seeking shelter from Hurricane Katrina. The building suffered extensive damage as a result of the storm, and was closed for many months afterward. The building was fully refurbished and reopened in time for the Saints' 2006 home opener on September 25.

Plans were drawn up in 1967 by the New Orleans modernist architectural firm of Curtis and Davis and the building opened as the Louisiana Superdome in 1975. Its steel frame covers a 13-acre (5.3 ha) expanse and the 273-foot (83 m) dome is made of a lamellar multi-ringed frame and has a diameter of 680 feet (207 m), making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world. The Superdome has routinely hosted major sporting events; it has hosted seven Super Bowl games (and will host its eighth, Super Bowl LIX, in 2025), and five NCAA championships in men's college basketball. In college football, the Sugar Bowl has been played at the Superdome since 1975, which is one of the "New Year's Six" bowl games of the College Football Playoff (CFP). It also traditionally hosts the Bayou Classic, a rivalry game played between the HBCUs Southern University and Grambling State University. The Superdome was also the long-time home of the Tulane Green Wave football team of Tulane University until 2014 (when they returned on-campus at Yulman Stadium), and was the home venue of the New Orleans Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1975 until 1979. In 2005, the Superdome housed thousands of people seeking shelter from Hurricane Katrina. The building suffered extensive damage as a result of the storm, and was closed for many months afterward. The building was fully refurbished and reopened in time for the Saints' 2006 home opener on September 25.

Stadium Details

Name Louisiana Superdome

Style Domed Stadium
Modern Architecture

Capacity 73,432

Surface Astroturf

Location 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112

Architects Nolan, Norman & Nolan
Edward B. Silverstein & Associates
Curtis and Davis Associated

Owner State of lLuisiana

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Known As

Caesars Superdome 2021‑2022

Mercedes-Benz Superdome 2011‑2021

Louisiana Superdome 1975‑2011

Superdome (alternate)

Teams

Jazz (NBA) 1976-1979

Saints (NFL) 1975-2021

F i l t e r & S o r t

NBA New Orleans Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons video clip

NBA New Orleans Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons

2 hours Dec 21, 1978Dec 21, 1978

Full game from the Superdome...

Stadium Details

Name Louisiana Superdome

Style Domed Stadium
Modern Architecture

Capacity 73,432

Surface Astroturf

Location 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112

Architects Nolan, Norman & Nolan
Edward B. Silverstein & Associates
Curtis and Davis Associated

Owner State of lLuisiana

Links

Find stadium collectibles on eBay

Known As

Caesars Superdome 2021‑2022

Mercedes-Benz Superdome 2011‑2021

Louisiana Superdome 1975‑2011

Superdome (alternate)

Teams

Jazz (NBA) 1976-1979

Saints (NFL) 1975-2021