The 50-year-old stadium has hosted fewer Super Bowls in recent decades, and competition for the big game is only increasing.

Approximately 2,000 law enforcement officers will be present for the Super Bowl, New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told reporters Wednesday. No vehicle traffic will be allowed on the Bourbon Street, and the city will block intersections leading to the most popular areas, Kirkpatrick said.

By the time we get to Super Bowl week, on-field play loses focus for a bit, and storylines take center stage. And this year, the Chiefs and Eagles have plenty of storylines to go around. Kansas City is chasing history here,