Sugar Bowl

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

The Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade rolls through the French Quarter on the afternoon of Thursday, January 14, 2027. Expect Mardi Gras-style floats, bands, and other groups. After the parade, the Sugar Bowl Fest at the Audubon Aquarium Plaza adds a Ferris wheel, food trucks, and live music.

On game day, Tailgate Town in Champions Square next to the Superdome is the official pregame festival. In 2026, Tailgate Town opened four hours before kickoff, featured school bands and cheerleaders, and required a game ticket. Check the Tailgate Town page for 2027 hours.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Caesars Superdome has concession stands, restrooms, and large video boards on every level, and premium guests can use the Sideline Clubs and Bunker Clubs. The North End Zone Club includes beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and snacks with each ticket, but it is sold out for the 2027 semifinal.

Champions Square, next to the stadium, hosts Tailgate Town before kickoff. Unauthorized tailgating is prohibited in the Superdome garages and lots, so plan your pregame there or back at your campsite.

LOCATION

Caesars Superdome is at 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans, LA 70112, in the Central Business District, a short walk from Canal Street and the French Quarter. The parade runs through the French Quarter on January 14, and kickoff is 6:30 p.m. CT on January 15.

FAQs About RVing to the Sugar Bowl

Can you park an RV at the Superdome?

No. The Superdome garages have a 6-foot-6-inch height limit, and re-entry and overnight parking are prohibited. Leave your RV at a campground and take a rideshare, taxi, or smaller vehicle to the game.

Where can you camp near the Sugar Bowl?

French Quarter RV Resort is the closest, right off I-10 near downtown. Jude Travel Park on Chef Menteur Highway is about 5 miles from the French Quarter, with full hookups at every site.

How much is Sugar Bowl weekend at an RV resort?

French Quarter RV Resort lists Sugar Bowl dates of January 15–17, 2027, at $270 per night with a three-night minimum. Rates and minimums at other parks vary, so ask when you book.

Is the Sugar Bowl a good trip for kids?

Yes. The French Quarter parade and the Fest at the Audubon Aquarium Plaza are family-friendly, and Tailgate Town has bands and cheerleaders. A campground gives kids room to unwind after a late kickoff.

LINEUP

The matchup comes from the CFP bracket announced on Sunday, December 6, and the January 1 quarterfinals. Check the official Allstate Sugar Bowl site for teams and game-week updates.

RVING AT THE EVENT

For the Sugar Bowl, the RV stays at camp and you ride to the game. Superdome garages can't fit a rig, and downtown streets are narrow and crowded on game day.

• French Quarter RV Resort sits right off I-10 near downtown, with full-hookup sites, a courtyard pool, and walking or biking access to the city. Sugar Bowl weekend is $270 per night with a three-night minimum.

• Jude Travel Park is family owned, with full hookups at every site, about 5 miles from the French Quarter.

• Royal Palms RV Resort is another metro-area RV resort to compare.

For more choices, see the New Orleans campground guide.

WHERE TO STAY

Downtown hotels fill quickly for a CFP semifinal, and many sit in the busiest part of the French Quarter. A campground gives you a kitchen, your own bathroom, and a quiet place to sleep after a late game.

If you'd like to stay longer and explore the city, check the New Orleans campground guide for more parks around the city.

HOW TO GET THERE

New Orleans is an easy drive from most of the South. From Houston and Baton Rouge, take I-10 East. From Mobile, take I-10 West. From Jackson and Memphis, take I-55 South to I-10. From Birmingham and Atlanta, take I-59 South to I-10.

Leave extra time on game day, since parade and game traffic fill downtown. The Superdome posts current routing and garage entries on its directions and parking page.

PARKING

The Superdome complex has seven garages and two surface lots, with space for about 7,000 vehicles. The official Sugar Bowl parking page most recently listed garage parking at $56.43 in advance and $60 on game day, cards only, with garages opening at 2 p.m. Check the page for 2027 rates. Extra prepaid parking in nearby lots is sold through ParkWhiz.

All garages have a 6-foot-6-inch height limit. Re-entry and overnight parking are prohibited, and illegally parked vehicles may be towed.

TICKETS & PRICING

A limited number of tickets for the 2027 semifinal went on sale to the public on September 1, 2026, through Ticketmaster. Premium packages include four end zone tickets, a stadium credit, and four Sugar Bowl Fest tickets. There is a 10-ticket limit per person or household.

For future games, the Sugar Bowl's annual ticket program takes a $50 deposit per seat. Call the Sugar Bowl office at 504-828-2440.

WRAP UP

The Sugar Bowl brings a CFP semifinal to Caesars Superdome on January 15, with a French Quarter parade the afternoon before. Because the Superdome has no RV parking, a full-hookup resort near downtown is your best base for the weekend.

Browse RV rentals near New Orleans and book your site before the bracket drops.

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