Where is the Caesars Superdome located?
The Caesars Superdome is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 70 acres of land near the former Girod Street Cemetery. It is the home stadium of the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.
Questions about Caesars Superdome
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How many Super Bowls has the Caesars Superdome hosted?
The Caesars Superdome has hosted eight Super Bowls, more than any other stadium through Super Bowl LIX in 2025. The first was Super Bowl XII on the 15th of January 1978, which was also the first Super Bowl held in prime time.
What happened at the Caesars Superdome during Hurricane Katrina?
The Caesars Superdome served as a shelter of last resort when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans on the 29th of August 2005. Three deaths occurred inside by August 31, the dome suffered major roof damage, and the building required $185 million in repairs before reopening on the 25th of September 2006.
What caused the power outage at the Caesars Superdome during Super Bowl XLVII?
A relay device in an electrical vault owned by Entergy, the area's utility company, triggered the power failure during Super Bowl XLVII on the 3rd of February 2013. The outage halted play for about 34 minutes in the third quarter. An independent auditor confirmed the relay device as the cause on the 8th of February 2013.
What is the seating capacity of the Caesars Superdome?
The Caesars Superdome has a listed football seating capacity of 73,208, expandable to 76,468. In 2011, 3,500 seats were added to the lower bowl; in 2021, 4,300 seats were removed to widen concourses and improve the fan experience.
Who built the Caesars Superdome and when did it open?
The Caesars Superdome was built by Blount International of Montgomery, Alabama, based on plans drawn up in 1967 by the New Orleans architectural firm Curtis and Davis. Construction began on the 11th of August 1971, and the dome opened in 1975 at a final cost of $165 million.