Los Angeles to Host Super Bowl LXI in 2027

San Francisco hands off Super Bowl hosting duties to Southern California for the big game in 2027.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The NFL has announced that Los Angeles will host Super Bowl LXI in 2027, taking over hosting duties from the San Francisco Bay Area which hosted Super Bowl LX in 2026. The announcement was made at a ceremony in downtown San Francisco, where Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and CEO of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee, accepted the hosting responsibilities from Zaileen Janmohamed, President and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee.

Why it matters

This marks the second time in six years that Los Angeles will host the Super Bowl, after successfully hosting Super Bowl LVI in 2022. The city is positioning itself as a premier destination for major sporting events, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games also on the horizon.

The details

Los Angeles impressed with its hosting of Super Bowl LVI in 2022, despite the limitations posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, the city plans to showcase all that it has to offer, with Schloessman noting that there were many things they wanted to do in 2022 that they now have the opportunity to implement. Rams safety Quentin Lake, who grew up in Southern California, is hopeful that the Rams can repeat their Super Bowl victory from 2022 when the big game returns to Los Angeles.

  • The Super Bowl LXI will be played on February 14, 2027.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup games will be held in California later this summer.
  • The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Los Angeles.

The players

Zaileen Janmohamed

The President and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee.

Kathryn Schloessman

The President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and the CEO of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee.

Jed York

The owner of the San Francisco 49ers.

Roger Goodell

The NFL Commissioner.

Quentin Lake

A safety for the Los Angeles Rams who grew up in Southern California and played high school football at Mater Dei.

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What they’re saying

“Just being here again and getting a chance to host another Super Bowl is so exciting. It's such a great opportunity.”

— Kathryn Schloessman, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission and CEO of the Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee

“The last time the Super Bowl was in Los Angeles, a lot of good things happened, especially to the Rams. So we're hoping to look to repeat that.”

— Quentin Lake, Rams safety

“At the end of the day, it's more than just us. It's really about the city. It's about how we can bring hope, smiles, joy, and excitement to a city that's gone through a lot. To be able to have the Super Bowl come back to such an amazing city, a city of so much culture, so much diversity and ethnicity. It's going to be awesome.”

— Quentin Lake, Rams safety

What’s next

Los Angeles will now begin preparations to host Super Bowl LXI in 2027, building on the success of Super Bowl LVI in 2022 and looking to showcase the city's diverse culture and entertainment offerings.

The takeaway

California is cementing its status as a premier destination for major sporting events, with the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, and Olympic Games all coming to the state in the coming years. Los Angeles' ability to host these events successfully underscores the city's world-class infrastructure, entertainment industry, and diverse cultural offerings.