The NFL Officially Awards Super Bowl LIV in 2020 to Miami/South Florida
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May 24, 2016
The NFL Officially Awards Super Bowl LIV in 2020 to Miami/South Florida, Committee To Move Forward With Proposed Plans for Hosting The Super Bowl for a Record-Breaking 11th Time
The Game Will Include Exciting Features Such As Super Bowl Park with Tailgate Town, Floating Chalets and More…
MIAMI, FL – The NFL has awarded Super Bowl LIV to South Florida in 2020. The announcement from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell came during the NFL’s Spring League Meeting in Charlotte. The Miami Super Bowl Host Committee now begins moving forward with proposed plans to host the NFL’s Championship Game a record-breaking 11th time.
The game will be held at the newly revamped Dolphins’ stadium, which features an extensively modernized exterior, shade canopy, four high-definition scoreboards and countless other enhancements, a result of the Miami Dolphins’ more than $450 million privately funded renovation.
Super Bowl Park and the NFL Experience will be hosted in Miami, showcasing its vibrant waterfront, and offering easy accessibility for legions of guests, media and fans from throughout South Florida. Renderings of the proposed park include a Tailgate Town, floating chalets on Biscayne Bay, and a zipline with skyline views of Downtown Miami.
“I can’t think of a better place to host the Super Bowl than right here in our world-class community,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said. “Miami has hosted more Super Bowls than any other city, and it’s clear why. This is the place to live, work and play, and hosting the Super Bowl at Dolphins’ stadium once again serves as further evidence that Miami is a major event community.”
First chosen as a finalist in 2015, this week South Florida competed against Atlanta, New Orleans, Tampa and Los Angeles to secure the big game. Tuesday’s presentation was the final hurdle in the Bid Committee’s year-long effort to bring the Super Bowl back to Miami after nearly a decade. The Bid was presented by Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer and Super Bowl VIII MVP Larry Csonka. Team Owner Stephen Ross then spoke separately to owners to share about his newly renovated stadium and the region’s many positives, as did owners for competing cities. Immediately following, the 32 NFL owners’ votes were tallied, with Commissioner Goodell announcing the winning cities live on the NFL Network from the Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
“We were confident. It was definitely our most competitive bid ever,” said Rodney Barreto, Chairman of the Super Bowl Host Committee. He counts off: “A $450-million-plus enhancement to Dolphins’ stadium. A budget of cash and incentives valued at more than $40 million. A warm weather destination that always delivers. Always. We are truly thankful to Mr. Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins, for all his support and assistance throughout this process.”
About The Miami Super Bowl Host Committee
The South Florida Super Bowl Bid Committee is comprised of talented community leaders who, for more than a quarter century, have worked with both the public and private sector to bring the Super Bowl and its significant economic benefits and media exposure to South Florida. In 2010, South Florida hosted a record-breaking 10th Super Bowl, and for the first time in more than 30 years, also hosted the 2010 Pro Bowl. Both games were considered hugely successful for the NFL and the South Florida community. At the NFL owners meeting in May, Miami was awarded Super Bowl 54, a record-breaking eleventh Super Bowl for the region. For additional information, visit SFLsuperbowl.com.
