The United States will celebrate it's 250th birthday in 2026. That's when Philadelphia wants to host it's first Super Bowl.

In an interview with SportsRadio 94 WIP, former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell admitted Philadelphia will bid to be the host site of the Super Bowl in 2026 (which would be Super Bowl 60).

Philadelphia wants to be the center for every major sporting event in 2026, culminating with America's 250th birthday celebration. The city will also bid for the 2026 All-Star Games in MLB, NBA, and NHL as well.

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When America had it's 200th birthday (the bicentennial) in 1976, Philadelphia hosted the MLB, NBA and NHL All-Star Games along with the NCAA Division I Men's Final Four. The city is hoping for a repeat in 2026.

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The 2017 NFL Draft, combined with the 2016 Democratic National Convention, and 2014 Papal Visit proved Philadelphia can host major events. Hosting a Super Bowl will be no different.

Philadelphia will look to bring the Super Bowl to its fans, one way or another by 2026.

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