It sure seems like Music City is going to host it’s first ever Super Bowl.
Many have assumed that Nashville would be a prime candidate to host the “Big Game” once they get their new, indoor Nissan Stadium up and running. It’s set to be complete in 2027, and once it is, the city becomes an immediate contender for some of the world’s biggest events. The enclosed stadium will be located on the East Bank of Nashville, close to where the existing Nissan Stadium stands.
It’s set to be a 1.75 million square feet facility, and will be locked in for a lease of 30 years, meaning that the Titans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
The stadium was designed by Manica Architecture, which has previously designed other sports arenas such as Allegiant Stadium, NRG Stadium, and Wembley Stadium. The Titans’ new home will be able to house 55,000 to 60,000 people (which is smaller than their current stadium), and though the Titans went through with the project to refresh their home, it was also done in hopes of bringing in hosting opportunities for other sporting events like the NCAA Final Four and, of course, the Super Bowl.
According to ESPN, that Super Bowl that they were hoping for is basically a done deal. A Music City Super Bowl in 2030 is expected to be confirmed by NFL owners this week:
“Nashville is expected to be named host of Super Bowl LXIV in 2030 by the NFL owners, who will vote for the city on Tuesday during the spring league meeting, sources told the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
This would be the first time the Music City would host the Super Bowl with the event showcasing the Titans’ new stadium, which is expected to open in 2027.”
That comes as no surprise really (especially when you factor in that sports radio host Dan Patrick had the scoop last month).
NFL executive vice president of events, Peter O’Reilly, and NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, have both openly talked about how excited they are that Nashville is getting an upgraded stadium. Goodell has previously described Nashville as a “Super Bowl ready city,” and the 2030 Super Bowl is perfect timing for Nashville, considering the opening of the Titans’ new home is scheduled for 2027.
Typically, a Super Bowl won’t be hosted in a brand new venue. The NFL likes to wait around three years for a new stadium to be open before choosing it to host the “Big Game.” Super Bowl LXIV would be played in February of 2030, around three years after the new Nissan Stadium is set to open.
That news is nearing confirmation, which is very exciting for Nashville. Now, the only question – and perhaps the biggest question of them all – is this: Will country music finally get its Super Bowl halftime show? If not in 2030, during Nashville first ever hosting of the “Big Game,” then when? It’s been over 20 years since country music last took the stage at the Super Bowl.
Shania Twain was the halftime show in 2003, and before that, it was the iconic 1994 show that featured the likes of Clint Black, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, and The Judds at the Georgia Dome. So 2030 seems like the perfect time to bring the country music genre back to the “Big Game,” and how could they not if it’s in Nashville?
