Superdome hosts Saints and Falcons as Katrina anniversary approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The New Orleans Saints will host the Atlanta Falcons in the Superdome on Monday night, marking the 20th anniversary of the venue's return following Hurricane Katrina. Since opening in 1975, the Superdome has become a historic sporting venue, hosting multiple Super Bowls and NCAA tournaments. Its significance has grown post-Katrina, when it transformed from a sports arena to a refuge during the disaster. The Superdome continues to be a major economic driver, contributing approximately $600 million to Louisiana's economy annually.
- •Saints host Falcons in the Superdome Monday night.
- •The game commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath.
- •The Superdome has hosted more Super Bowls than any other venue.
- •Tourism brings $10.8 billion to New Orleans, with the Superdome as a key attraction.
- •The venue housed 25,000-30,000 refugees during Hurricane Katrina.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — No stadium has a story like the Superdome
"The Superdome has weathered the highest of highs and the lowest of lows to represent the complicated and celebrated history of its city.
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