BBC Sport has a first-hand account of the infamous Super Bowl blackout that happened the last time the big game was held in New Orleans.

Many of the exclusive events will be for A-listers only, but plenty are open to public, too. Here's everything to know and a look at which celebrities will be here next week.

New Orleans has hosted more Super Bowls than any city — see how the Caesars Superdome leads the NFL, key stats on hosted games, and what makes it one of the league’s most iconic venues.