The National Football League has set the date for Super Bowl LXII, resolving speculation that the league might implement an 18-game regular season schedule as early as the 2027 season. Super Bowl LXII is scheduled to take place at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 13, 2028, marking the conclusion of the 2027 campaign.
The announcement effectively ends months of fan discussion regarding a potential expansion of the regular season to 18 games for 2027. The confirmation of a mid-February championship game date indicates that the current 17-game format will persist for at least another season.
This decision comes during a period of leadership transition within the NFL Players Association, with former center JC Tretter recently assuming the role of executive director. The limited time available for both the league and the NFLPA to negotiate the intricate details required for an additional regular-season game contributed to the maintenance of the current schedule.
Despite the 2028 date solidifying the 17-game format for the immediate future, industry insiders suggest that an eventual shift to an 18-game regular season remains a likely development in the coming years.
Atlanta was previously awarded Super Bowl LXII by league owners in October. This will be the fourth time the city hosts the NFL's championship event and the second time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which previously hosted Super Bowl LIII in 2019. That game saw the New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3, a contest noted as the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in league history. The stadium, a $1.6 billion venue featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a retractable roof, has also hosted other major sporting events, including the College Football Playoff National Championship and international soccer matches.
With the date officially confirmed, preparations can commence for the February 13, 2028 event in Atlanta.