NFL addresses Super Bowl safety concerns in the wake of deadly Bourbon Street attack

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The NFL has reassured fans that Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans will be a "safe and enjoyable" experience after an apparent terror attack in the historic city early Wednesday morning left at least 10 people dead with dozens more injured. 

Tragedy struck in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day when a driver plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street in what the FBI is actively investigating as an "act of terrorism."

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies work the scene on Bourbon Street after at least ten people were killed when a person allegedly drove into the crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)

The attack raised concerns for safety throughout the city, prompting college football officials to postpone the Sugar Bowl, which was scheduled for later that night at the Superdome less than a mile away from the crime scene.

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The Superdome will also host the Super Bowl on Feb. 9. 

The league issued a statement in the wake of Wednesday’s tragedy to share its condolences for the victims and their families and to reassure fans of its commitment to ensuring their safety for the big game just a little over a month away. 

"We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating incident in New Orleans. Our thoughts are with the victims, the New Orleans community and all those affected," the statement read. 

"The NFL and the local host committee have been working collaboratively with local, state and federal agencies the past two years and have developed comprehensive security plans. These