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NFL Announces Official New Date For Super Bowl LXII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Suprer Bowl LX II – Atlanta Falcons

The NFL has been sitting on an unusually big question for a game less than two years away: when, exactly, would Super Bowl LXII actually be played? That uncertainty fueled speculation that the league might already be plotting a jump to an 18-game regular season as early as next year.

Some fans even wondered whether the delay signaled a bigger structural shake-up to the calendar itself. That speculation is over.

The NFL will play Super Bowl LXII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 13, 2028, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

New Super Bowl Date Announced

Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Vince Lombardi Trophy. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It’s a straightforward date, but the timing of the announcement raised eyebrows across the league, since a Super Bowl date is rarely still unconfirmed this close to kickoff. The venue previously hosted Super Bowl LIII in 2019, giving Atlanta another turn on the NFL’s biggest stage.

The date effectively locks the NFL into its current 17-game schedule for at least one more season. Fans hoping to see an 18-game slate, and the extra playoff and TV revenue that comes with it, will have to wait. It’s a notable contrast to how quickly the league has moved on other fronts, including naming the host city for Super Bowl LXIII well ahead of schedule. That kind of early clarity usually calms speculation instead of fueling it.

What Super Bowl LXII’s Date Means For The NFL’s Future

Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; General views before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The bigger story here is the standoff sitting just beneath the surface. The NFLPA has gone through real upheaval over the past year. The union only recently installed JC Tretter as its executive director. That leadership change left the league little room to negotiate a longer regular season with the players’ union, and Super Bowl LXII’s newly locked date reflects that stalled timeline more than anything else. Negotiating anything as significant as extra games takes time neither side currently has.

Still, nobody around the league believes the 17-game format is permanent. Owners have already shown a willingness to make big scheduling and venue decisions well in advance — mapping out Super Bowl host cities through 2030. An expanded slate appears inevitable within the next few years, even if the exact timeline remains unclear. Broadcast partners have pushed for more inventory for years, and an extra game would only sweeten those deals.

For now, fans can start planning around February 13, 2028, in Atlanta. And given how Super Bowl 60’s ratings already smashed records under the current format, it’s fair to assume LXII will draw a massive audience regardless of how many games came before it.

The NFL’s 18-game era is coming. It just isn’t here yet — and Super Bowl LXII will be played under the same format fans have known for years. Whatever happens with the schedule down the road, mark February 13, 2028, on the calendar.

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