Saints Sign New Lease, Will Stay in New Orleans Through 2035

The New Orleans Saints are staying home. On Thursday, the franchise announced a new 10-year lease extension with the state of Louisiana that ensures the team will remain in the Caesars Superdome through at least the 2035 season.

A Deal Years in the Making

The agreement concludes a lengthy negotiation process that stretched across two state administrations and major events such as Hurricane Ida and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed it.

“Discussions about this agreement have spanned two administrations, a global pandemic and Hurricane Ida,” Saints owner Gayle Benson said. “Now today, I am totally happy that we will be sending a signed copy of this agreement to the NFL for their approval.”

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called the agreement a victory for both sides: “This is what winning looks like.”

Keeping the Saints in the Superdome

The Superdome has been home to the Saints since opening on August 3, 1975. Under the new lease, the building will continue to serve as the team’s home while also benefiting from ongoing capital improvements.

“Each time, we formed a better partnership with a clearer vision for mutual success for both the state and the team,” Benson said. “But more importantly, for our fans. And today, I feel certain this is the case.”

Gov. Landry emphasized that the deal was necessary not only for the Saints but also for the Superdome itself.

“To me, this Superdome and the Saints are not two different things; they are actually one.” Landry said. “Think about what the Superdome would be without an NFL team. This was a deal that had to be done.”

Eyes on Another Super Bowl

While the Saints missed the initial deadline to bid on the 2031 Super Bowl, Benson made it clear the organization intends to pursue hosting another one soon.

“Once the NFL approves this lease extension – which I know they will – we will then be allowed to petition the NFL to bid on future Super Bowls,” she said.

The Superdome last hosted the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025 (Super Bowl LIX), following a $450 million renovation. Benson said she has already spoken with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about resuming talks to bring the game back to New Orleans in the near future.

More Than Just Football

Beyond Saints games, the lease ensures the Superdome continues to host premier events such as the Sugar Bowl, the New Orleans Bowl, major concerts, and other large-scale gatherings.

Gov. Landry credited Benson for her role in finalizing the deal, saying: “She is an unbelievable ambassador, not only for the city of New Orleans but for the state of Louisiana. She’s an icon in my opinion … I’ve never seen someone who works so tirelessly to promote both Louisiana and the city of New Orleans.”

With the deal done, fans in New Orleans can rest assured the Saints aren’t going anywhere anytime soon—and the city remains firmly in the running for another Super Bowl.