Los Angeles Stadium Ready for Next Year's Big Game: Officials Conduct Special Handover Ceremony
The stage is set for the next big event in Los Angeles as officials from SoFi Stadium conducted a special Super Bowl handoff ceremony to mark the beginning of preparations for Super Bowl LXI. The stadium, which has hosted its first Super Bowl just five years ago, is gearing up to welcome the biggest game in American football on February 14, 2027.
According to Otto Benedict, Sr. VP - SoFi Facility and Campus Operations, "This is what we live for. We are in a building that is designed to entertain, to host, to be such an incredible place for this type of event. We're excited to see what happens." The stadium's design is intended to provide an unparalleled experience for fans, with over 300 acres of Hollywood Park serving as the venue.
Christy Castillo Butcher, Sr. VP of SoFi Programming, added that "This is the most amazing stadium and venue in the world. Not just the stadium but Hollywood Park as a whole. The 300 acres is transformative to this region and I think now that people know what it is and we've been open for a few years, it sells itself."
The stadium has already demonstrated its ability to handle large-scale events, having hosted Wrestlemania, concerts, comedy shows, and Monster Jam events in addition to the Super Bowl. According to Benedict, "We've turned this building over 950 times...to see the way that our building responds and actually transform for each one of those events and what our staff gets to do to put on that magical show, I think that's the most impressive thing."
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee will now take over from the Bay Area Host Committee, marking the official start of preparations for Super Bowl LXI. With a seasoned team in place and all COVID-19 restrictions lifted, SoFi Stadium is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans attending the big game next year.
The stage is set for the next big event in Los Angeles as officials from SoFi Stadium conducted a special Super Bowl handoff ceremony to mark the beginning of preparations for Super Bowl LXI. The stadium, which has hosted its first Super Bowl just five years ago, is gearing up to welcome the biggest game in American football on February 14, 2027.
According to Otto Benedict, Sr. VP - SoFi Facility and Campus Operations, "This is what we live for. We are in a building that is designed to entertain, to host, to be such an incredible place for this type of event. We're excited to see what happens." The stadium's design is intended to provide an unparalleled experience for fans, with over 300 acres of Hollywood Park serving as the venue.
Christy Castillo Butcher, Sr. VP of SoFi Programming, added that "This is the most amazing stadium and venue in the world. Not just the stadium but Hollywood Park as a whole. The 300 acres is transformative to this region and I think now that people know what it is and we've been open for a few years, it sells itself."
The stadium has already demonstrated its ability to handle large-scale events, having hosted Wrestlemania, concerts, comedy shows, and Monster Jam events in addition to the Super Bowl. According to Benedict, "We've turned this building over 950 times...to see the way that our building responds and actually transform for each one of those events and what our staff gets to do to put on that magical show, I think that's the most impressive thing."
The Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee will now take over from the Bay Area Host Committee, marking the official start of preparations for Super Bowl LXI. With a seasoned team in place and all COVID-19 restrictions lifted, SoFi Stadium is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans attending the big game next year.
SOFI STADIUM IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!! THEY'VE ALREADY PROVEN THEY CAN HANDLE HUGE EVENTS AND NOW THEY GET TO DO IT AGAIN. 300 ACRES OF HOLLYWOOD PARK IS GONNA MAKE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR FANS. I LOVE HOW THE STAFF GOT TO TURN THE BUILDING INTO A DIFFERENT PLACE EVERY TIME THEY HAVE AN EVENT - MAGIC, RIGHT?! 
This is gonna be epic!!! They're already hyping it up like 2 yrs early lol. I'm low-key excited, high-key nervous 
. We've seen how they host Wrestlemania and concerts, can you imagine the energy for a Super Bowl?! 
And now they're talking about transforming 300 acres of Hollywood Park...that's a whole different level! 
Can't wait to see what the next year brings! 
I'm hyped for the Super Bowl next year! 
SoFi Stadium is literally going to be lit! 300 acres of Hollywood Park is insane, can't wait to see all the events and parties go down there. The fact that it's already hosted Wrestlemania and concerts shows they know how to bring the noise. I'm sure it'll be a wild ride for the fans, but also super safe with all COVID restrictions lifted. 
Can't wait to see what kind of vibes the stadium brings to LA!
. The fact that they've already hosted so many big events like Wrestlemania and concerts shows they know what they're doing 
im so hyped for next year's game!!
... Like, we know the stadium has turned over 950 times already, but still. It's just another reason why the cost of living in LA keeps going up 
. And don't even get me started on the crowds and noise 
... Can't they just enjoy the game without disrupting our peace? Anyway, I guess it'll be lit for all you football fans 
...another stadium, another hype fest 
I mean, have they actually seen the actual game being played or are they just going off SoFi's marketing team's script? 
The fact that they've hosted so many events already doesn't change the fact that it's still just a stadium... 
just hope the traffic doesn't kill us lol 
And what about the cost? All those acres don't come cheaply, right? 
According to my info, the stadium has hosted Wrestlemania, concerts, comedy shows, and Monster Jam events... but when was the last time it hosted a big football game? 
I need more info on that. And what's with all the "magical show" talk? Is it really that impressive how many times they've turned the building over? 
Anyway, SoFi Stadium is literally the best, and I love how they're hyping up Hollywood Park as a whole. It's not just about the stadium, but the whole area is transforming into an event hub – I'm all about it! 
from events to concerts, wrestling matches, comedy shows - the possibilities are endless!
btw have you been to any of their events already?
I'm so down for the Super Bowl, can't wait to see the lights and all that energy 