Indianapolis Lost $350K Hosting Super Bowl

The massive roman numerals "46" at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis during Super Bowl Week.

Reuters photo

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - The city of Indianapolis expected to lose money hosting Super Bowl XLVI, but the question was how much. 

 

The loss is now estimated to be $350,000, much better than the $810,000 that had been projected by the Capital Improvement Board, the Indianapolis Star reports.

 

The CIB spent a little more than $3 million to host the NFL's title game, with the National Football League and its contractors paying back about $2.7 million. 

 

The league’s reimbursement of $1.1 million was received last month.

 

The CIB operates Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, where the NFL Experience fan festival was held.

 

In the week after the big game between New England and New York, the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association said the Super Bowl had a $155 million economic impact on central Indiana.

 

LINKS:

 

Super Bowl Brings Millions To Indy

 

Indianapolis Earns Rave Super Bowl Reviews

 

Indy Shines During Super Bowl Week

 

 

More from Local News

Events

Gov. Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11. 

Dolly Parton Tribute Trail to Raise Funds for Local Imagination Library

Several Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.

Big Announcement at Noon at the Carson Hughes Memorial Ride

“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others

MIFC Names Top Performers for Week 3

Milan players took home two of the three awards

Switz. Co. Record Breaker Highlights ORVC Weekly Honorees

See top performers for the week of August 31 - September 5

Local Sports Report - September 9, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Dustin Lynch - Small Town Boy

Deborah Allen Baby, I Lied 0:38
Morgan Wallen Thought You Should Know 0:34
Sawyer Brown Six Days On The Road 0:31
Josh Turner Hometown Girl 0:27