2011 Sugar Bowl

The 2009 Sugar Bowl will be held on January 2nd, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will be played at the Louisiana Superdome, the home of the New Orleans Saints and the Tulane Green Wave. The Sugar Bowl has been played annually since 1935, and along with the Orange Bowl and Sun Bowl, it is the second oldest bowl game, behind the Rose Bowl.

Today, under the current BSC setup, the Sugar Bowl will host the SEC Champion unless that team is in the BCS Championship game.

The Louisiana Superdome opened in 1975, and has been the host to the Sugar Bowl ever since. In addition to the Sugar Bowl. the Louisiana Superdome has been home to more Super Bowls than any other venue, as it has hosted 6 Super Bowls, the latest coming in 2002.

The Superdome also gained international recognition in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, when it served as a shelter for the victims of Katrina. Following Katrina, renovations costing more than $180 million were needed to restore the stadium after the damages.

Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has undergone a tremendous renovation and revitalization especially along the riverfront area. A large shopping center called the Riverfront Marketplace is now open featuring over 40 shops and restaurants. Just down the street from the shopping area is Harrah's Casino with 2,000 slot machines plus table games, restaurants and bars.

And then there is the French Quarter. Home to numerous bars, clubs, and jazz, this area is as popular today as ever. The famed Bourbon Street gets crowded throughout the day and by nightfall, is nearly impossible to navigate. The French Quarter spans dozens of blocks but it is strongly recommended NOT to stray off of Bourbon Street at night. Stay within the police boundaries while enjoying this long party block and stick to the bars and restaurants there only.

If you looking for something unusual and different to do in New Orleans, check out the The National World War II Museum, The Ogden Museum, the Arts District, and the Louisiana Children's Museum - all are featured venues within the expanding Arts and Warehouse district.

In the 2008 Sugar Bowl, the Georgia Bulldogs destroyed the previously undefeated Hawaii Warriors, by a score of 41-10. Reservations are available to placed now at Sports Traveler for Sugar Bowl Travel Packages and Sugar Bowl Tickets. The 2009 Sugar Bowl will most likely feature the Utah Utes against the runner up of the SEC (either the Florida Gators or the Alabama Crimson Tide).