As the yet-to-be-named new Falcons stadium, (sources tell InsiderAdvantage to look for a naming announcement soon) continues its rise from the Georgia clay, the city could already be reaping the rewards of having a shiny new state of the art facility in its downtown.
The 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls are up for grabs, and many expect Atlanta to snag one of the dates and bring the big game back to the Peach State for the first time since 2000. Standing in the city’s way? Miami, New Orleans, and Tampa, three vacation destinations and warm weather havens that have hosted the event a combined 24 times.
While Atlanta may not have beaches or Bourbon Street, the odds may still be in its favor; building a new stadium is practically a guaranteed ticket to hosting the NFL’s championship game. Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, home of both the Giants and Jets, hosted the game in 2014. Super Bowl 50 will be played in San Fancisco’s newly opened Levi’s Stadium next February, and the Minnesota’s new digs, set to open in 2016, will hold the 2018 game.
The pattern is clear – build a stadium, get a Super Bowl. Expect the world’s eyes to be on Atlanta in February 2019, (or 2020), just don’t anybody invite Ray Lewis.
Below watch a time lapse of the construction of the new Falcons’ stadium.
