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It's Official! New York Area Will Host the Super Bowl in 2014

By DNAinfo Staff on May 25, 2010 5:11pm  | Updated on May 26, 2010 7:53am

Mayor Michael Bloomberg celebrates the success of the Super Bowl bid in Times Square with Justin Tuck of the Giants and Darrelle Revis of the Jets. May 25, 2010
Mayor Michael Bloomberg celebrates the success of the Super Bowl bid in Times Square with Justin Tuck of the Giants and Darrelle Revis of the Jets. May 25, 2010
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By Jordan Heller and Ben Fractenberg

DNAinfo Reporter/Producer

MANHATTAN — The NFL owners voted Tuesday to allow the New York area to host its first ever Super Bowl at the Meadowlands in 2014.

“Super Bowl XLVIII in February 2014 will be played in New York/New Jersey,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the league’s spring meeting as owners and representatives from the Jets and Giants cheered and pumped their fists.

The new Meadowlands Stadium, a $1.6 billion sports complex co-owned by the Giants and Jets, will be the first cold-weather venue to host the Super Bowl.

"I'd love to see it here, the true fan will want to see it in the cold weather," said Paul Baillargeon, 52, a tourist visiting Midtown shortly after the announcement was made. "It will be like the old days."

Darrelle Revis of the Jets addresses the crowd at Times Square. May 25, 2010
Darrelle Revis of the Jets addresses the crowd at Times Square. May 25, 2010
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New York/New Jersey beat out bids from South Florida and Tampa Bay for the privilege of hosting the game.

"It means a lot to the city and it means a lot to the region," Mayor Michael Blomberg said from Times Square, standing alongside Justin Tuck of the Giants and Darrelle Revis of the Jets.

The mayor and the two football stars were on hand to "unofficially" rename 48th Street in Times Square “Super Bowl XLVIII Street,” in celebration of the successful Super Bowl bid.

While the game will be played in New Jersey, Manhattan is expected to host many of the week-long events that accompany Super Bowl week each year.

The 2014 Super Bowl is expected to generate approximately $550 million for the local economy, organizers told ESPN — money New York and New Jersey will gladly take.

"Both New Jersey and New York are going to benefit and there will be great economic benefit," Bloomberg added. "But the most important thing is we're just thrilled to hold a Super Bowl here."

Though New York in February is known for harsh weather, Bloomberg predicted a "balmy 40 degrees" for the 2014 Super Bowl.

The New Meadowlands Stadium to host the 2014 Super Bowl.
The New Meadowlands Stadium to host the 2014 Super Bowl.
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"If it snows it snows," the mayor added. "This isn't beach volleyball; it's the Super Bowl."