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Super Bowl LXI Set for Valentine's Day in LA

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Los Angeles will host Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027, the first game on Valentine's Day.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the return to the venue, which hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Kathryn Schloessman, president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, cited potential economic and social impacts.
The event will include NFL Honors and community programs to enhance the visitor experience and benefits.

History

Historical Context

Super Bowl LVI, held on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marked the NFL's return to Los Angeles after a 29-year hiatus. The Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals, generating an estimated $500 million in economic impact. As the city prepares for Super Bowl LXI in 2027, it aims to enhance community engagement and replicate this success.

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Story summary

Los Angeles will host Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027, the first game on Valentine's Day.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell welcomed the return to the venue, which hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
Kathryn Schloessman, president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, cited potential economic and social impacts.
The event will include NFL Honors and community programs to enhance the visitor experience and benefits.

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