Shaquille O’Neal and Drew Brees are among the many former athletes with Louisiana ties headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl:

The countdown is on in the Big Easy for the big game. Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McCallister has more on what you can get into if you're headed to New Orleans.

When Sean Payton suddenly retired from the New Orleans Saints following the 2021 season, they promoted defensive coordinator Dennis Allen

New Orleans native Marshall Faulk used to sell popcorn at the Superdome. Now the former NFL star is returning to Super Bowl LIX to help Sodexo taste-test and curate its Super Bowl menu.

Preparations begin for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Deuce McAllister, Saints Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion, joins Good Day to talk about the 'vibe' of NOLA ahead of the game of the year.

The NFL will showcase many décor elements throughout New Orleans to celebrate Super Bowl LIX and the local culture. As the Crescent City prepares to welcome both locals and visitors from around the world, fans will be immersed in Super Bowl LIX leading up to the game on Sunday, Feb. 9.

If you were lucky enough to reserve a room at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans before it sold out, you’ll enjoy guest-only Super Bowl weekend programming, including daily live music, Chandelier Bar tastings and access to the onsite restaurants and bar (the outlets will close to non-guests).

The NFL tapped three New Orleans brands to create exclusive Super Bowl LIX designs for t-shirts, bags and accessories. Why it matters: The Super Bowl brings with it super cool merch, and it can be fun to scoop up the gear whether you're a fan of the teams or just a fan of New Orleans.

FOX 5 spoke with Hall of Famer and former Saints running back Deuce McAllister about the preparations for the big game.