Super Bowl LIX was a huge success for city and team officials in New Orleans, but landing the next big game won't be easy because of increased competition from rival cities in the NFL.

According to representatives with Gov. Jeff Landry's office, the Super Bowl in New Orleans had more than double the impact of the 2013 Super Bowl.

“Super Bowl LIX was a tremendous success for New Orleans and all of Louisiana,” Governor Jeff Landry said. “Hosting the Super Bowl is so much more than a football game.

Super Bowl LIX generated an estimated $1.25 billion in economic output in Louisiana, more than double the financial impact from the last time New Orleans hosted the event, according to ...