Trump to Become First Sitting President to Attend Super Bowl

Published: 2/4/2025, 11:45:01 PM EST

Trump to Become First Sitting President to Attend Super Bowl — President Donald Trump addresses the 2025 Republican Issues Conference at the Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., on Jan. 27, 2025. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump will attend the Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Feb. 9, the White House said Tuesday.

Trump would be the first sitting U.S. president to attend a Super Bowl.

While the president has not confirmed which team he supports, he congratulated the Chiefs following their AFC Championship last month.

“Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs,” Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social. “What a GREAT Team, Coach, Quarterback, and virtually everything else, including those fantastic FANS, that voted for me (MAGA!) in record numbers. Likewise, congratulations to the Buffalo Bills on a tremendous season. They will do a lot of winning long into the future!!!”

Trump's attendance comes as extra security measures are being put in place for Super Bowl Sunday. Federal and state officials are urging the public to alert law enforcement of any suspicious activity amid ongoing security preparations for the big game.

“If you see something, say something,” Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said in a video statement on X, alongside Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.

Noem traveled to New Orleans this week to observe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security operations for Super Bowl LIX.

“DHS reminds the public that “If You See Something, Say Something” is more than a slogan. It is a call to action to report suspicious terrorism-related activity,” the agency said in a statement.

No specific, credible threats related to this year’s game have been identified, but U.S. officials remain in a heightened threat environment following the deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street last month, according to DHS. A man drove a truck through New Orleans’ most popular road during a New Year’s celebration, killing 14 people.

“After the tragic terrorist attack on January 1st, it's more important than ever that we stand united to ensure the safety of both our residents and visitors,” the governor said in a statement.

DHS has declared this year’s Super Bowl game as a Level 1 Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) event, a rating that requires extensive federal interagency support.

According to Noem, law enforcement will be given “every resource” it needs to ensure safety at the biggest game of the year.

Nearly 700 employees representing 12 DHS agencies are in New Orleans to provide security measures, including air resources, intelligence analysis, and threat assessments.

Local officials said the city is ready to host the big game and has been preparing for more than a year.

“We’re going above and beyond what we’ve seen in the past when we’ve hosted previously,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a news conference. “We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before.”