when did jacksonville host the super bowl

Jacksonville has hosted the Super Bowl once, on February 6, 2005, when Super Bowl XXXIX was played at Alltel Stadium (now EverBank Stadium).
Quick Scoop
- The game was Super Bowl XXXIX.
- Date: February 6, 2005.
- Location: Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida (the stadium has since been renamed several times, currently EverBank Stadium).
- Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles.
- Result: Patriots defeated the Eagles 24β21.
A bit of context
NFL owners awarded Jacksonville the right to host Super Bowl XXXIX in a vote held on November 1, 2000, making it the cityβs first and so far only Super Bowl. The event brought more than 100,000 fans, media, and celebrities to Jacksonville and is still remembered locally as a major milestone for the city.
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