TAMPA, Fla — There’s no better place to hold a Super Bowl, Tampa Bay area leaders said Monday during a press conference.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman, Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard and others from across the Tampa Bay area were joined by Rob Higgins, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and president/CEO of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, to highlight how important it is for the area to host this year’s Super Bowl.
Not only is this year’s game being held during unprecedented times, but the Buccaneers made history by being the first hometown team to play in their own stadium for the Super Bowl.
The area’s leaders highlighted everything Tampa Bay has to offer fans heading this way on Feb. 7. From the world-class beaches of Clearwater and St. Pete to the waterfronts of Tampa, area leaders said they were excited to share the Bay area with the nation.
“You will amaze yourself with what we have,” St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman said.
Not only is there a lot to do outside of the game, but Tampa Bay leaders stressed how important it was the area takes COVID-19 safety seriously.
“Making sure everyone is safe and leaves healthy is our top priority,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said. “The only people we want to leave disappointed are the Kansas City Chiefs fans.”
Tampa Bay Sports Commissions Rob Higgins said the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay could not have come at a better time. He said while he knows there will be nay-sayers, this is a great opportunity to tell the story of our community.
Kickoff for the Super Bowl is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium. CBS will be broadcasting the game, which you can watch live locally on 10 Tampa Bay.
Listen to the Tampa Bay 55 podcast for behind-the-scenes content as the Bay area prepares to host the big game.
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