The Coldest Games in NFL Super Bowl History

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The Super Bowl, the biggest game in American sports, has seen its fair share of cold-weather matchups over the years. From the 39-degree Super Bowl VI in New Orleans to the 53-degree Super Bowl XIX in Stanford, California, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has compiled the top five coldest Super Bowls in NFL history.

Why it matters

While the Super Bowl is typically played in warm or climate-controlled locations, these cold-weather games showcase the resilience of players and fans alike, as they brave the elements to witness the pinnacle of professional football. The varying weather conditions can also impact the gameplay and strategy, making for memorable Super Bowl moments.

The details

The coldest Super Bowl on record was Super Bowl VI in 1972, where temperatures reached just 39 degrees in New Orleans. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-3 in that game. Super Bowl IX in 1975 was the second-coldest, with temperatures of 46 degrees in New Orleans as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6. Other chilly Super Bowls include Super Bowl VIII in 1974 (50 degrees in Houston), Super Bowl XIX in 1985 (53 degrees in Stanford, California), and Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 (49 degrees in East Rutherford, New Jersey).

• Super Bowl VI was played on January 16, 1972.
• Super Bowl IX was played on January 12, 1975.
• Super Bowl VIII was played on January 13, 1974.
• Super Bowl XIX was played on January 20, 1985.
• Super Bowl XLVIII was played on February 14, 2014.