Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work??

SolidSnake84 · 02-08-2011, 08:28 AM

I had this idea last night, and it got me thinking?

What if the NFL built a stadium somewhere in the US, preferably in a state/city that didnt have an existing team/venue, that would serve exclusively for hosting the Superbowl each year?

It could obviously hold other functions throughout the year to generate money, like boxing/WWE/MMA...

It could have a retractable roof, so that if the weather was nice on Superbowl day, the roof could be open. Would this work?? I think it could really be a good addition to the league, and it could have the prestige of being "Superbowl Stadium"....

MTK · 02-08-2011, 08:30 AM

Having the SB in different locations helps pump revenue into different cities. No way the league would agree to having it at one site.

freddyg12 · 02-08-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I had this idea last night, and it got me thinking?

What if the NFL built a stadium somewhere in the US, preferably in a state/city that didnt have an existing team/venue, that would serve exclusively for hosting the Superbowl each year?

It could obviously hold other functions throughout the year to generate money, like boxing/WWE/MMA...

It could have a retractable roof, so that if the weather was nice on Superbowl day, the roof could be open. Would this work?? I think it could really be a good addition to the league, and it could have the prestige of being "Superbowl Stadium"....

Creative idea, I just don't see the owners going for it. How would it be paid for? Our favorite post writer, Sally Jenkins (

), has a critical article today about the NFL and mentions the financing of stadiums. It's worth reading that article & thinking about your idea. Still, in theory, good idea.

scowan · 02-08-2011, 09:22 AM

They had the Super Bowl in a Non-NFL city when they use to have it at the Rose Bowl. No NFL team plays there and it is a huge stadium. But they haven't been back their in a long time. I only think of it, becuase the Skins won there with Riggins, Theisman and company back in the 82 season. But I agree with Matty, it generates revenue for different cities and that's kind of a big deal.

skinsfaninok · 02-08-2011, 09:23 AM

I say build one in Mexico City, the Drug Cartel would make millions

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-08-2011, 09:30 AM

I sort of like the idea Bill Simmons brings up in his response to the second email of this mailbag column.
Basically he thinks the Super Bowl should rotate between only a few cities that fit his criteria for the perfect location:

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That leaves Miami, San Diego, New Orleans (even if New Orleans can get chilly, Bourbon Street makes up for it), Las Vegas (if it ever builds a stadium) and Los Angeles (hopefully breaking ground on Farmers Field soon) as our We Should Be The Super Bowl Rotation quintet in an ideal world.

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-08-2011, 09:39 AM

Then again, there is a very slim chance that I will ever actually attend a Super Bowl, so I don't really care where they play it as long as the Skins make a few more over the years.

CRedskinsRule · 02-08-2011, 09:41 AM

I say rotate between the 32 NFL team stadiums, alternate AFC/NFC each year. A Superbowl in Buffalo or New England might have to be scheduled in June though

Dirtbag59 · 02-08-2011, 10:33 AM

Sad thing is if a city paid enough for exclusive rights the NFL would consider it, just like they do with TV packages and video games. Only problem is they would have to pay $1 or $2 billion for that exclusive right.

firstdown · 02-08-2011, 10:42 AM

Why? The NFL has 32 stadiums and there are how many more big enough for the SB. Do we really need to build one more? Talking about waisting money like the government.

musicmaster45 · 02-08-2011, 10:48 AM

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Why? The NFL has 32 stadiums and there are how many more big enough for the SB. Do we really need to build one more? Talking about waisting money like the government.

I agree its a big waste. i do hope they play super bowls in the snow sometime because that would be fricken legit

Lotus · 02-08-2011, 10:56 AM

I'm not sure a stadium could pay off its construction and operating costs by hosting only one NFL game a year.

Monkeydad · 02-08-2011, 10:56 AM

Kansas needs it....right in the center of everybody.

musicmaster45 · 02-08-2011, 10:57 AM

Yea i think it is totally impossible............

scowan · 02-08-2011, 11:02 AM

All I know is there sure were a buch of suckers this year who paid $200-$300 to go to the game and sit OUTSIDE in the cold and watch it on a big screen TV under heat lamps. That is dumb to me. I know I could host a pretty nice party at my house for $200 and have my friends come watch the game at my own house INSIDE. How did Jerry Jones sucker those guys into that? They were in the parking lot!

02-08-2011, 08:28 AM	#1
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work?? I had this idea last night, and it got me thinking? What if the NFL built a stadium somewhere in the US, preferably in a state/city that didnt have an existing team/venue, that would serve exclusively for hosting the Superbowl each year? It could obviously hold other functions throughout the year to generate money, like boxing/WWE/MMA... It could have a retractable roof, so that if the weather was nice on Superbowl day, the roof could be open. Would this work?? I think it could really be a good addition to the league, and it could have the prestige of being "Superbowl Stadium".... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

02-08-2011, 08:30 AM	#2
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scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work?? They had the Super Bowl in a Non-NFL city when they use to have it at the Rose Bowl. No NFL team plays there and it is a huge stadium. But they haven't been back their in a long time. I only think of it, becuase the Skins won there with Riggins, Theisman and company back in the 82 season. But I agree with Matty, it generates revenue for different cities and that's kind of a big deal.

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musicmaster45 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 374	Re: Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work?? Yea i think it is totally impossible............

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scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 55 Posts: 1,559	Re: Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work?? All I know is there sure were a buch of suckers this year who paid $200-$300 to go to the game and sit OUTSIDE in the cold and watch it on a big screen TV under heat lamps. That is dumb to me. I know I could host a pretty nice party at my house for $200 and have my friends come watch the game at my own house INSIDE. How did Jerry Jones sucker those guys into that? They were in the parking lot!

Would an exclusive Superbowl Stadium work??

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