New Orleans Superdome Celebrates Historic Milestone
[KNGT-FM] -- One of the most recognizable venues in America just celebrated a major milestone: the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The iconic dome building is a staple of the New Orleans skyline and one of the first things you see when you drive into downtown on I-10.
The unique shape of the building, along with its towering height, makes the dome a striking addition to the skyline. The Superdome was opened in 1975 under the original name, the Louisiana Superdome. The Superdome idea started in 1966 and was passed by the Louisiana legislature to approve the funding for the stadium.
The Superdome covers 13 acres of land and features a 273-foot dome, and is 680 feet in diameter, making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world. The Superdome has hosted eight Super Bowls, College Football National Championships, NCAA Basketball championships, and WrestleManias. The Superdome is also the home of the New Orleans Saints NFL franchise and the home of college football's Sugar Bowl every year.
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The stadium was named the Louisiana Superdome from 1975 to 2011, when the naming rights were sold to Mercedes-Benz; subsequently, the stadium was renamed the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. It was known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome from 2011 to 2021 when the naming rights were bought by the Ceaser's gaming corporation. The stadium now sits at the Caeser Superdome.
It makes sense because at the dead end of Canal Street in New Orleans sits a land-based casino housed inside the old historic train station, and the casino is owned by Caesar's.
Last Sunday, August 3, 2025, the Caeser Superdome turned 50 years old. It is the home of the NFL's New Orleans Saints and a staple in the Big Easy. The Superdome is also the 5th-oldest NFL football stadium.
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