Why did the lights go out in the Super Bowl 2013?
The scoreboards and running boards all went out and most of the lights went out with no immediate explanation. And it remained that way for 34 minutes. The cause of the power outage was later found to be a faulty relay outside of the Superdome. It perhaps was the most bizarre occurrence in Super Bowl history.
Which Super Bowl had the blackout?
Super Bowl XLVII
Behind the Superdome Blackout. Super Bowl XLVII is defined by something that happened off the field, that started away from the stadium. It’s remembered for the moment, shortly after the second-half kickoff, when half the Superdome went dark.
What caused the Superdome power outage?
The failure of a device that was meant to protect the power supply to the Superdome caused the Super Bowl XLVII blackout, the stadium’s power company said on Friday as it took the blame for the outage that brought the game to a halt for 34 minutes.
Who lost the 2013 Super Bowl?
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were on their way to a Super Bowl blowout when things really got dark. Literally. Super Bowl 47 between the Ravens and San Francisco 49ers on Feb.
What was the blackout in Super Bowl XLVII?
Super Bowl XLVII is defined by something that happened off the field, that started away from the stadium. It’s remembered for the moment, shortly after the second-half kickoff, when half the Superdome went dark.
Why was there a power outage at the Super Bowl?
A statement from Entergy and the Superdome said that a piece of equipment monitoring electrical load sensed the abnormality and opened a breaker, partially cutting power. The statement said backup generators kicked in before full power could be restored.
Where was the Super Bowl played in New Orleans?
The game was played on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was the tenth Super Bowl to be played in New Orleans, equaling Miami’s record of ten in an individual city.
What was the ratings for Super Bowl XLVII?
CBS broadcast the game in the U.S., and charged an average of $4 million for a 30-second commercial during the game, the highest rate for any Super Bowl. According to Nielsen, Super Bowl XLVII was viewed by an estimated average of 108.69 million people in the United States, with a record 164.1 million tuning into at least six minutes of the game.
