How are Super Bowl cities selected?
Highest ranked team? Largest capacity? Decent weather? Presidential choice? Have you ever pondered why a particular venue is chosen for the Super Bowl each year? If so, satisfy your curiosity once and for all with our explanation. How is a Super Bowl stadium chosen? The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET, 3:30 p.m. PT. But why was this and other locations chosen? Weather here nor there The truth is that the venue decision used to be very much a weather-related issue . With the season coming to its climax in February, areas with a lot of sun was always a deal-clincher. Alaska has traditionally been unlikely to get the nod , although with climate change running rampant, that could change in the future! The warmer climes of Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles have seen them lead the way with the number of Super Bowls held there. The Greater Miami area for example hosted for their 12...