Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) is a public agency and political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, established in 1972 to finance, own, and manage major sports, entertainment, and exposition facilities in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Best known as the owner of the Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Champions Square, the LSED plays a central role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports large-scale national events such as the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, and NCAA Final Four.

The district is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the governor and operates under the oversight of the Louisiana state legislature. It is authorized to issue bonds, collect taxes and fees, and enter into long-term lease agreements with professional sports teams, including the New Orleans Saints of the NFL and the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA.

Since its founding, the LSED has overseen billions of dollars in construction, renovation, and recovery projects-including post-Hurricane Katrina repairs and recent modernization programs-making it a key institution in the development of Louisiana's sports tourism and entertainment economy.

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