SAN FRANCISCO — Super Bowl Transition to Los Angeles

This morning at a soccer match, Zaileen Janmohamed threw a perfect spiral to Kathryn Schlossman, who effortlessly flicked the ball for a goal. In that moment, the Bay Area officially passed the Super Bowl baton to Los Angeles.

California is gearing up for one of North America’s biggest sporting events, as Los Angeles has been confirmed as the host of Super Bowl XI, following a successful week in the Bay Area.

During a ceremony in downtown San Francisco, Schlossman, who leads the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, spoke with 49ers owner Jed York. He expressed his excitement at taking over from Bay Area Host Committee Chairman Janmohamed, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other officials in attendance.

This will be Los Angeles’ second Super Bowl in just six years, a notable improvement since the city welcomed fans during the Rams’ win against the Bengals in Super Bowl I back in 2022.

“I’m really thrilled about the chance to host another Super Bowl,” Schlossman said. “It’s a fantastic opportunity.” He emphasized that the circumstances during the last Super Bowl were affected by the pandemic, which limited what could be done.

This time around, ahead of Super Bowl LVI, scheduled for February 14, 2027, the restrictions are gone.

“There were so many ideas I had last time, but we just didn’t have the chance to execute them,” he noted. “Now, it feels like we can finally make those happen.” He and his team are energized for the upcoming events.

Quentin Lake, who played high school football in Southern California and was at UCLA during Super Bowl LVI, recalled the Rams lifting the Lombardi Trophy in 2022.

He shared his enthusiasm for trying to replicate that success next year. “The last Super Bowl was a huge deal for Los Angeles, especially for the Rams,” Lake remarked. “We’re eager to make history again.”

Both Schlossman and Lake believe it’s more than just about football; it’s an opportunity to uplift a city that has faced many challenges. “We want to bring joy and excitement to a city that truly deserves it,” Lake shared. “Los Angeles is a melting pot of cultures, and we want to showcase that.”

This year is significant for not just Los Angeles but for the entire state of California as well. In addition to the upcoming Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area, the NBA All-Star Game is also set to take place in Los Angeles. Then, there’s the 2026 X Games planned for Sacramento in June.

Later this summer, California will host 14 games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And, looking ahead, Los Angeles will welcome the world for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games after Super Bowl XI.

“It feels like the perfect setting for major events,” Schlossman added. “People know we have one of the best stadiums in the world, not to mention our beautiful city and wonderful weather. It’s all interconnected—entertainment and media focus, making this ideal for international happenings.”