The Detroit area has hosted 2 Super Bowls, in 1982 and 2006. The first was at the Pontiac Silverdome, the first Super Bowl ever held in a cold-weather city, and the second at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
Every Super Bowl in Detroit
| Super Bowl | Year | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl XVI | 1982 | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Super Bowl XL | 2006 | Ford Field |
The First Cold-Weather Super Bowl
Super Bowl XVI in 1982 was the first held in a cold-weather city, played indoors at the Pontiac Silverdome outside Detroit. The game returned to the area in 2006 at Ford Field, the Lions’ downtown domed stadium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Super Bowls has Detroit hosted?
The Detroit area has hosted 2 Super Bowls, in 1982 and 2006.
What stadiums have hosted the Super Bowl in Detroit?
The Pontiac Silverdome hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982, and Ford Field in downtown Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006.
When was the last Super Bowl in Detroit?
Super Bowl XL in February 2006, at Ford Field.
Was a Super Bowl really played in the north?
Yes. Super Bowl XVI in 1982 was the first Super Bowl held in a cold-weather city, at the domed Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.