NFL Awards Nashville First Super Bowl as $2.2 Billion Stadium Nears 2027 Debut
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Updated · WSMV 4 · May 20
NFL Awards Nashville First Super Bowl as $2.2 Billion Stadium Nears 2027 Debut
5 articles · Updated · WSMV 4 · May 20
Nashville will host the Super Bowl for the first time, with Gov. Bill Lee, Mayor Freddie O’Connell and NFL executives marking the selection at Nissan Stadium.
The bid leaned on a new enclosed Nissan Stadium—scheduled to open by 2027—and a compact downtown entertainment district within walking distance of major venues, hotels and restaurants.
The 2.1 million-square-foot project costs $2.2 billion, including $940 million from the Titans, $500 million from Tennessee and $760 million in Metro Sports Authority bonds.
Local officials are already turning the award into a civic showcase, with a free community celebration on Lower Broadway featuring a drone show, fireworks, live music and special guests.
By 2030, the greater Nashville market is expected to have about 658 hotels and at least 80,000 rooms, underscoring the city’s push to join the NFL’s regular rotation of major-event hosts.
Can Music City's infrastructure handle the reality of 70,000+ fans descending for the world's biggest sporting event?
With a $1.2B public bill for its new stadium, will Nashville's Super Bowl gamble actually pay off for its citizens?
Nashville to Host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030: Economic Impact, Infrastructure Transformation, and Community Legacy
Overview
Nashville has officially been awarded Super Bowl LXIV, marking the first time the city will host this major event and the first new destination for the game in six years. This achievement highlights Nashville’s growth since the Houston Oilers moved there in 1997 and is considered the city’s biggest sports moment since the Music City Miracle. The event will showcase Nashville’s unique energy, hospitality, and culture on a global stage. Central to this success is the new, state-of-the-art Nissan Stadium, currently under construction, which played a key role in securing the Super Bowl for 2030.