The NFL has confirmed that Super Bowl LXII will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 13, 2028. This announcement officially sets the game date after nearly two years of uncertainty. The finalized schedule means the NFL will maintain its current 17-game regular season format for the 2027 season and the playoffs leading into Super Bowl LXII.

This decision has frustrated Atlanta officials and hospitality leaders, who had been eager to solidify plans for the Super Bowl and its related events. Prior to this confirmation, the league had kept the Super Bowl date flexible while leadership continued internal discussions about potentially expanding the regular season to 18 games. However, awarding Super Bowls for 2029 in Las Vegas and 2030 in Nashville allowed those future plans to proceed without tying them to the 2027 season.

Many NFL team owners, including Patriots owner Robert Kraft, have expressed support for moving to an 18-game season as a way to bolster the league's international growth efforts. In contrast, the NFL Players Association has resisted this change, with leadership transition ongoing after JC Tretter became executive director in March 2026. Formal collective bargaining on schedule expansion has not yet started.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has publicly expressed caution about an 18-game season, emphasizing that it is not guaranteed. With the 17-game slate locked in for the next two seasons, any expansion to 18 games appears unlikely before 2028 or later. The league will continue negotiating with the players union and assessing factors like player safety and competitive balance before making any official changes.