Commanders’ return to RFK could spark billion-dollar boom

Every city dreams of hosting the Super Bowl—and thanks to Louisiana’s new report, the benefits of doing so just became even more apparent. It’s yet another reason why getting a new Washington Commanders stadium built at the RFK site is to the city’s benefit.

According to a new report released by Louisiana Economic Development, hosting Super Bowl LVIII generated staggering numbers, resulting in a $1.25 billion total economic impact statewide. That game didn’t just benefit the NFL or the city of New Orleans—it meant nearly 10,000 jobs created, $658 million in visitor and vendor spending, and $82.7 million in state and local tax revenue to be reinvested back into Louisiana communities.

To put it in perspective for Washington, the game drew over 115,000 attendees, with 100,000 traveling from 45 states. That influx of visitors drove local tourism, hospitality, transportation, and small business economies—and generated $395 million in wages for Louisiana workers.