Committee and Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton today unveiled a countdown clock at
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport which will mark the hours, days and
seconds until the opening kick-off of the State’s third Super Bowl since 1996.
“We’re thrilled to have the Super Bowl XLIX countdown clock prominently located
at Sky Harbor, the most highly-trafficked point of entry to the state. As we hit
the six-month mark, this will help drive awareness and anticipation for the
Super Bowl and all the surrounding events,” said David Rousseau, Chairman of the
Board of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee.
The state-of-the art digital clock located in Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor is
illuminated on a 55 inch, high-definition LED screen. After today’s unveiling
on the west end of the baggage claim area, an additional countdown clock was
illuminated on the east end of baggage claim in Terminal 4. The terminal serves
more than 80 percent of Sky Harbor’s passengers.
“The city of Phoenix is ready to host its largest Super Bowl celebration yet,”
said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton. “Phoenix Sky Harbor will be the gateway to the
Valley for tens of thousands of Super Bowl visitors and we are working closely
with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to ensure the best fan experience the
NFL has ever seen.”
In the month surrounding the big game, Phoenix Sky Harbor will serve an
estimated 4 million passengers. The new PHX Sky Train will provide a quick,
convenient ride from the airport to the light rail connection, giving football
fans an easy way to travel to Super Bowl Central, a festival made up of 12 city
blocks that will be the epicenter of free, fan fun, in Downtown Phoenix. Super
Bowl Central will be held for four days leading up to the game.
Super Bowl XLIX will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1,
2015, marking Arizona’s third Super Bowl in 19 years. At Super Bowl XLII in
University of Phoenix Stadium on February 3, 2008, The New York Giants beat the
New England Patriots 17-14. Arizona’s first big game, Super Bowl XXX, was held
at Arizona State University’s
Sun Devil Stadium in 1996, with the Dallas Cowboys beating the Pittsburgh
Steelers 27-17.
About Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is a private, non-profit Arizona
corporation that drives Arizona’s plan for Super Bowl XLIX and is responsible
for the $30 million fundraising goal. The Host Committee plans and stages Super
Bowl XLIX and all of its associated events in partnership with the NFL. In
addition, the Host Committee is the catalyst to galvanize the local stakeholders
in a united approach to maximize the positive media exposure, the game’s
positive economic impact for the region and leave a lasting legacy long after
Super Bowl XLIX. For more information and links to social media sites,
visit[10] [11]http://www.azsuperbowl.com.
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