Has Dallas been trying at all to host more Super Bowls since 2011?

Red Dragon · Jun 5, 2020

Yes, I know, there was the debacle with the freak weather and the six hundred unsafe seats at Super Bowl XLV in February 2011 (at AT&T Stadium.) But I don't understand why the stadium isn't regularly considered part of the Super Bowl rotation the way Miami and New Orleans (both with way crappier stadiums) are. Even Houston's comparatively modest Reliant/NRG Stadium has hosted multiple Super Bowls.

Even more puzzling, why is it that Jerry and the local Dallas-Fort Worth government don't seem to have even expressed any interest in bidding for future Super Bowls? Jerry hadn't stopped hosting boxing matches, rodeos, bowling, soccer tournaments, etc. so why this silence about the biggest game itself.

AT&T Stadium remains one of the biggest and best venues in the whole nation for hosting a Super Bowl. Am I missing something?

big dog cowboy · Jun 5, 2020

Great question. I thought all along that the Jones clan would try to host as many super bowls as possible. Staubach did a great job the first time.

Take that a step further, they should host the scouting combine instead of Indy. Indy in Feb? You kidding me??? Give me AT&T.

At least the league is rotating the draft around now. Otherwise I'd say the Cowboys should host that each year also.

OmerV · Jun 5, 2020

Red Dragon said:
Yes, I know, there was the debacle with the freak weather and the six hundred unsafe seats at Super Bowl XLV in February 2011 (at AT&T Stadium.) But I don't understand why the stadium isn't regularly considered part of the Super Bowl rotation the way Miami and New Orleans (both with way crappier stadiums) are. Even Houston's comparatively modest Reliant/NRG Stadium has hosted multiple Super Bowls.

Even more puzzling, why is it that Jerry and the local Dallas-Fort Worth government don't seem to have even expressed any interest in bidding for future Super Bowls? Jerry hadn't stopped hosting boxing matches, rodeos, bowling, soccer tournaments, etc. so why this silence about the biggest game itself.

AT&T Stadium remains one of the biggest and best venues in the whole nation for hosting a Super Bowl. Am I missing something?

I don’t disagree the Cowboys stadium should be a strong contender for another SB, and I can’t imagine Jerry wouldnt nbe working to get that chance, but Houston’s stadium was built before AT&T, and hosted a SB before AT&T, so it’s natural it’s second SB would come up before AT&T.

leeblair · Jun 5, 2020

THE ONLY good thing about the last time the Cowboys hosted the Super Bowl was that Green Bay won.
If it had been the Steelers, I don't think the franchise or it's veterans could have stood it.
So they probably should get it right before they try it again.

Red Dragon · Jun 5, 2020

As an addendum: the two cities of Miami and New Orleans have hosted a combined 21 Super Bowls and with New Orleans hosting it again four years from now, that will make 22 between them.

This despite the fact that New Orleans had its infamous half-hour long power blackout during the Ravens-49ers Super Bowl.

Why are the Saints given that much slack for technical issues but Dallas can't get a breather for its much smaller issues in 2011? That and also that Miami is susceptible to rain; the Colts-Bears Super Bowl was very soggy throughout.

Red Dragon · Jun 5, 2020

OmerV said:
I don’t disagree the Cowboys stadium should be a strong contender for another SB, and I can’t imagine Jerry wouldnt nbe working to get that chance, but Houston’s stadium was built before AT&T, and hosted a SB before AT&T, so it’s natural it’s second SB would come up before AT&T.

True, but Miami was allowed to host Super Bowls in 2006 and 2009, just three years apart. So a short time span isn't necessarily a problem.

(Also in 1975 and 1978 as well, there is long precedent.)

Big_D · Jun 5, 2020

It's a domed stadium and should definitely be part of the rotation. Makes no sense at all. Like Arizona, Miami, Tampa and NO. All 4 already on tap in the next 5 years.

TheCoolFan · Jun 5, 2020

The stadium is nice but it's more about the overall area and how spread out everything is in DFW. New Orleans and Miami are tourist hotspots. Everything is centralized, making it easy for everyone to stay at hotels within the same area and get around. Houston's stadium is also downtown and centralized, which is why they are more favorable to host Super Bowls, Final Fours, etc.

Maybe AT&T Stadium gets one more chance to host in the next 15 years but it will be difficult...now that LA and Vegas have new stadiums, those are better tourist cities. The rotation will probably end up being:

Miami
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Minneapolis
Glendale
Houston
Atlanta

Red Dragon · Jun 5, 2020

I suppose my bigger overall complaint is why just a few cities can hog so many Super Bowls. I understand that the NFL tries to showcase new stadiums the year after they are erected (that's why Minneapolis got its SB, the new Giants, Falcons and 49ers stadiums each got theirs, why the new Los Angeles stadium will get one.)

But for Miami and New Orleans - they get to host nearly 40% of all Super Bowls despite not really having much going for them. Weather is not particularly in their favor. Their stadiums aren't particularly good. Seems to just be some bizarre inertia or favoritism at play here.

Although as the CoolFan mentioned, Arlington is far from Dallas.

Diehardblues · Jun 5, 2020

New stadiums are always prioritized. Then warmer climates like Miami , LA and New Orleans which naturally attract and generate more revenue outside the game itself are attractive.

The debacle with Jerryworld certainly doesn’t help the argument as there were lawsuits just settled about 3 years ago. It total it was tens of millions cost to NFL in settlements, attorney fees and court cost not to mention the awful and embarrassing media coverage.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/darren...seating-scandal-finally-settles/#51fb26cb30a8

OmerV · Jun 5, 2020

Red Dragon said:
True, but Miami was allowed to host Super Bowls in 2006 and 2009, just three years apart. So a short time span isn't necessarily a problem.

(Also in 1975 and 1978 as well, there is long precedent.)

I think Miami is a frequent destination because they can count on good weather. Same reason they do Pro Bowls there.

Diehardblues · Jun 5, 2020

TheCoolFan said:
The stadium is nice but it's more about the overall area and how spread out everything is in DFW. New Orleans and Miami are tourist hotspots. Everything is centralized, making it easy for everyone to stay at hotels within the same area and get around. Houston's stadium is also downtown and centralized, which is why they are more favorable to host Super Bowls, Final Fours, etc.

Maybe AT&T Stadium gets one more chance to host in the next 15 years but it will be difficult...now that LA and Vegas have new stadiums, those are better tourist cities. The rotation will probably end up being:

Miami
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Minneapolis
Glendale
Houston
Atlanta

And that’s really it. Besides the new stadiums priorities the more touristy “ hot spots” as you accurately described generate so much more entertainment which translates to revenue beyond the game itself.

Texas2Step41 · Jun 5, 2020

TheCoolFan said:
The stadium is nice but it's more about the overall area and how spread out everything is in DFW. New Orleans and Miami are tourist hotspots. Everything is centralized, making it easy for everyone to stay at hotels within the same area and get around. Houston's stadium is also downtown and centralized, which is why they are more favorable to host Super Bowls, Final Fours, etc.

Maybe AT&T Stadium gets one more chance to host in the next 15 years but it will be difficult...now that LA and Vegas have new stadiums, those are better tourist cities. The rotation will probably end up being:

Miami
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Minneapolis
Glendale
Houston
Atlanta

Shoutout Laura Miller

Diehardblues · Jun 5, 2020

OmerV said:
I think Miami is a frequent destination because they can count on good weather. Same reason they do Pro Bowls there.

Yep . Super Bowl week is about much more than the game. And hotspots like Miami’s warm climate attracts many others who come for the week or a few days that might not even all attend the game because it attracts so many celebrities. It’s a seen and be seen atmosphere like no other event in sports.

nightrain · Jun 5, 2020

I think the biggest problem Arlington has toward hosting the SB is the possibility of bad weather in February coupled with its inability to deal with it in quick fashion. Municipalities in southern states are not going to invest a great deal in means for snow and ice removal

Nova · Jun 5, 2020

Red Dragon said:
As an addendum: the two cities of Miami and New Orleans have hosted a combined 21 Super Bowls and with New Orleans hosting it again four years from now, that will make 22 between them.

This despite the fact that New Orleans had its infamous half-hour long power blackout during the Ravens-49ers Super Bowl.

Why are the Saints given that much slack for technical issues but Dallas can't get a breather for its much smaller issues in 2011? That and also that Miami is susceptible to rain; the Colts-Bears Super Bowl was very soggy throughout.

Simple

New Orleans>Arlington

DandyDon52 · Jun 5, 2020

Diehardblues said:
New stadiums are always prioritized. Then warmer climates like Miami , LA and New Orleans which naturally attract and generate more revenue outside the game itself are attractive.

The debacle with Jerryworld certainly doesn’t help the argument as there were lawsuits just settled about 3 years ago. It total it was tens of millions cost to NFL in settlements, attorney fees and court cost not to mention the awful and embarrassing media coverage.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/darren...seating-scandal-finally-settles/#51fb26cb30a8

This is the reason, probably more than the others.
Jerry just had to make that little extra money and screwed up doing it. I am surprised he didnt sell 25000 fake seats.
Greed screwed it all up. :hammer:

cern · Jun 5, 2020

I'm sure Jerry's making an effort to host another superbowl. The increasing global warming phenomenon is decreasing the odds of inclement weather in February.

KJJ · Jun 5, 2020

Red Dragon said:
Yes, I know, there was the debacle with the freak weather and the six hundred unsafe seats at Super Bowl XLV in February 2011 (at AT&T Stadium.)

The biggest debacle was how bad the Cowboys were that season. The big talk heading into the 2010 season was many hyping the Cowboys to be the first team to play at home in the Super Bowl. lol The season was such a train wreck for the Cowboys it led to the first ever firing of a Cowboys head coach during the season. To add insult to injury the Cowboys had to sit home and watch of all teams the Packers and Steelers play in the Super Bowl at AT&T Stadium. The two teams that have beaten the Cowboys in more championship games than any two teams in the league. Aaron Rodgers became very at home at AT&T Stadium after that game. What a miserable season.

sunalsorises · Jun 5, 2020

Dallas doesn’t host the super bowl because they are among the favored to win it every year (according to Jerry) and the NFL does not want a home team in the super bowl.

Has Dallas been trying at all to host more Super Bowls since 2011?

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