Super Bowl XLIII will be played on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 6 p.m. (EST) on NBC at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida. The stadium has a capacity of 72,500.
How can I volunteer for Super Bowl XLIII? The Host Committee estimates that it will need more than 6,000 volunteers to serve in various capacities. These volunteers will be needed in many areas (hospitality, transportation, special events, etc.).
How do I become a vendor for Super Bowl XLIII? More information on the Emerging Business Program. The Emerging Business Program will offer local vendors the opportunity to attend workshops, obtain certification and may qualify to become a vendor during Super Bowl XLIII.
How do I rent my home for Super Bowl XLIII? Due to the number of hotel rooms in the Tampa Bay market, there are more than enough rooms to accommodate visitors. The Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee does not play a role in assisting home owners to rent their properties.
How are game tickets distributed? The demand for tickets to Super Bowl XLIII greatly exceeds the NFL's ability to accommodate the majority of fans interested in attending the game. The vast majority of Super Bowl tickets (approximately 75%) are distributed to the 32 NFL teams. The participating teams each receive 17.5% of the tickets, the non-participating teams receive 1.2% and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as the host team, will receive 5%. The remaining 25.2% are controlled by the NFL and are distributed primarily to NFL affiliated companies, the broadcast network, corporate sponsors, media, VIP's charities, fans and the Host Committee.
Are tickets sold to the general public? The NFL distributes approximately 1% of the tickets to fans through an annual Super Bowl random drawing. The drawing is not considered a lottery (there is no charge to enter). This is the NFL's only method of distributing tickets to the general public. The NFL does not sell tickets to travel or ticket agents.
Random drawing entries for Super Bowl XLIII are no longer being accepted.
