Sunday, February 2, 2025

Super Bowl 47 Power Outage: The Moment That Shifted the Game’s Momentum

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During Super Bowl 47 in 2013, a dramatic blackout engulfed the Superdome for 34 minutes following a stunning 108-yard touchdown by the Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones, while they held a commanding 28-6 lead. The outage shifted the momentum, allowing the San Francisco 49ers to score 17 unanswered points, narrowing the score to 34-31 in favor of the Ravens, who ultimately secured the victory amidst controversy and conspiracy theories regarding the cause of the blackout. With New Orleans preparing to host Super Bowl 59 on February 9, 2025, great emphasis has been placed on ensuring the reliability of the Superdome’s upgraded power systems and LED lighting to avoid a repeat of that memorable incident. City and stadium officials are committed to delivering a seamless experience, focusing on enhancing infrastructure to support athletic performance without the disruptions of past events.

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