US EditionLouisiana Spent Millions to Host Super Bowl LIX
Louisiana invested $24 million in Super Bowl LIX, resulting in a $1.25 billion economic impact, supporting nearly 10,000 jobs and generating $82.7 million in tax revenue, officials said.
- Super Bowl LIX took place in New Orleans in 2025, yielding a reported $1.25 billion statewide economic impact and supporting nearly 10,000 jobs.
- The event followed extensive preparations including tens of millions in taxpayer funds, a $10 million state grant, and contracts managing infrastructure and promotion.
- LSU economics professor Dek Terrell led a study estimating direct spending at $680 million, finding 63,000 ticketed out-of-state fans spent about $5,500 each including hotel costs.
- Sports economist Victor Matheson criticized the impact numbers as "wildly inflated," noting price shifting does not create new economic activity and urging spending transparency.
- Officials reported that infrastructure improvements linked to the Super Bowl amounted to $70 million, with Greater New Orleans playing a key role in managing these projects and continuing promotional activities, although the exact local economic impact and funding sources remain uncertain.
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Denver Gazette
TCS eye: Taxpayers’ tens of millions brought the Super Bowl to Louisiana
(The Center Square) – Louisiana taxpayers put up tens of millions of dollars to land Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with contracts, grants, and special funds directed to organizers and economic development groups in the run-up to the 2025…
Taxpayers' tens of millions brought the Super Bowl to Louisiana
(The Center Square) – Louisiana taxpayers put up tens of millions of dollars to land Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with contracts, grants, and special funds directed to organizers and economic development groups in the run-up to the 2025 game, according to records obtained by The Center Square. In 2024, the Louisiana Department of Economic […] The post Taxpayers’ tens of millions brought the Super Bowl to Louisiana appeared first on The Hayride.
Louisiana spent millions to host Super Bowl LIX
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana spent at least $24 million on Super Bowl LIX Greater New Orleans oversaw $70 million in infrastructure work State touted $1.25 billion in economic impact from the game Economists warn figures may be inflated and lack transparency Louisiana taxpayers put up tens of millions of dollars to land Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with contracts, grants, and special funds directed to organizers and economic development grou…
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Washington ExaminerTCS eye: Taxpayers' tens of millions brought the Super Bowl to Louisiana
(The Center Square) – Louisiana taxpayers put up tens of millions of dollars to land Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with contracts, grants, and special funds directed to organizers
The Super Bowl, the most watched sporting event in the United States, could be on the verge of crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Image: Official account X @SuperBowl The Super Bowl, the most watched sporting event in the United States, could be on the verge of crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Peter Mandelson, UK ambassador to the United States, has launched a public and direct call to the NFL for the grand final of American football to be held for the fi…
Taxpayers spent millions to bring Super Bowl to New Orleans
Louisiana leaders detail economic impact of 2025 Super Bowl. The Center Square/Nolan McKendry Louisiana taxpayers put up tens of millions of dollars to land Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with contracts, grants, and special funds directed to organizers and economic development groups in the
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