Las Vegas to Host Super Bowl 2029

NFL returns to Sin City five years after successful inaugural Super Bowl in the city.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:53pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a football game or Super Bowl celebration, with sharp planes of color in deep blues, bright reds, and metallic golds.The NFL's return to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl in 2029 will bring a dynamic, high-energy celebration to the city's vibrant sports and entertainment scene.Las Vegas Today

The NFL has announced that Las Vegas will host the Super Bowl in 2029, just five years after the city successfully hosted the league's flagship event for the first time. The decision highlights Las Vegas' growing reputation as a premier sports and entertainment destination, with the NFL praising the city's ability to handle large-scale events.

Why it matters

Las Vegas' quick return to the Super Bowl schedule is a testament to the city's success in 2024. The NFL's 'audition' approach to hosting the Super Bowl ensures that the event continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of fans and partners, with host cities having to raise the bar to secure future events.

The details

The NFL's EVP of club business, international and league events, Peter O'Reilly, highlighted Las Vegas' vibrant entertainment scene and ability to handle large-scale events as key factors in the decision to bring the Super Bowl back to the city. Unlike other major sporting events, the NFL does not have a formal rotation for Super Bowl hosts, instead evaluating cities on an annual basis and sending an expression of interest to all 32 clubs each summer.

  • The NFL hosted its inaugural Super Bowl in Las Vegas in 2024.
  • The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029.

The players

Peter O'Reilly

The NFL's EVP of club business, international and league events.

Las Vegas

The city that will host the Super Bowl in 2029, known for its vibrant entertainment scene and ability to handle large-scale events.

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What they’re saying

“Las Vegas knows how to put on big events.”

— Peter O'Reilly, NFL's EVP of club business, international and league events

What’s next

The NFL will continue to evaluate potential host cities for the Super Bowl on an annual basis, with Las Vegas expected to submit a bid to host the event again in the future.

The takeaway

The NFL's decision to bring the Super Bowl back to Las Vegas highlights the city's growing reputation as a premier sports and entertainment destination. The league's 'audition' approach to hosting the event ensures that the Super Bowl remains a competitive and dynamic event, with host cities having to continuously raise the bar to secure future events.