The Super Bowl has served as the NFL's championship spectacle since 1967, yet several prominent U.S. cities have never hosted the event despite their size and infrastructure. This revelation uncovers the top five surprising metropolitan areas that lack this distinction, often due to factors like stadium suitability, geographic preferences, or competition from existing hosts.
Top 5 Surprising Cities That Have Never Hosted the Super Bowl
- Chicago, Illinois: As the nation's third-largest city with Soldier Field, its absence is surprising given historical NFL ties and the venue's capacity.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A major sports hub with Lincoln Financial Field, it's shocking that this culturally rich city has never been chosen.
- Washington, D.C.: The capital's FedExField nearby makes this omission startling, reflecting NFL biases toward warmer or newer venues.
- Seattle, Washington: Despite Lumen Field's modernity and strong fan base, the Northwest has been overlooked for Super Bowl hosting duties.
- Baltimore, Maryland: Home to M&T Bank Stadium and a legacy NFL market, its exclusion is unexpected amid frequent East Coast selections.
These cities highlight how hosting decisions often prioritize warmer climates, corporate appeal, or prior host relationships, leaving key urban centers in the cold.
