Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions. For more detailed information, click on the appropriate link.
When will the game be played?
How can I volunteer for Super Bowl XLIII?
How do I become a vendor for Super Bowl XLIII?
How do I rent my home for Super Bowl XLIII?
How are game tickets distributed?
Are tickets sold to the general public?
Business Outreach FAQs
Game Day FAQs
Volunteer FAQs
When will the game be played?
Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 6 p.m. (EST) on NBC
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.). E-mail volunteers@tampabaysuperbowl.com to find out more.
How do I become a vendor for Super Bowl XLIII?
Please contact information@tampabaysuperbowl.com for 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.
Requests for the random drawing are accepted between February 1st and June 1st of each year, preceding the game. For Super Bowl XLIII the drawing will be in 2008. All entries must include name, address, phone number and email address, and must be sent via certified or registered mail. Requests for tickets to Super Bowl XLIII, to be played February 1, 2009 in Tampa, Florida, will be accepted beginning Feb. 1, 2008. You will be notified by mail in October or November if you are eligible to purchase Super Bowl XLIII tickets.
Requests should be sent to:
Super Bowl Random Drawing
P.O. Box 49140
Strongsville, OH 44149-0140
Please note: Only one request per address is accepted. Duplicate requests will be ineligible.
There is a separate random drawing for Handicap Accessible Seating. The deadline to enter is September 1. Entries should be sent to:
Super Bowl ADA Random Drawing
National Football League
280 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10017
