With the sheer amount of law enforcement on every street corner and security measures in place, “New Orleans will be the safest place to be anywhere in the country,” said Phillip Constantin, an adviser with the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

The city is hosting the game on Feb. 9, 2025. Months of preparations are finished, and thousands have descended upon New Orleans for the Big Game.

Super Bowl LIX festivities are in full swing in New Orleans ahead of the big game on Feb. 9. Why it matters: Follow us this week for updates as we party hop and go to the official NFL events. The big picture: The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

New Orleans residents are feeling the crunch of last-minute infrastructure projects and pregame event preparations before Super Bowl LIX hits the Superdome. The list of projects in the French Quarter and Central Business District has caused a revolving door of street closures over the past few months,

With just over a week until Super Bowl LIX kicks off at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans is in full preparation mode. MORE: Super Bowl LIX events in New Orleans: Your Ultimate Guide City leaders and event organizers are working around the clock to ensure everything is in place for fans,