The Saints will open up the 2025 season at the Caesars Superdome against the Arizona Cardinals. The Saints have won their last six season openers, dating back to a 30-28 victory over the Houston Texans in 2019, the longest active streak in the NFL. The two teams last faced each other in 2022 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Az., where the Cardinals pulled away with a 42-34 victory.
Check out some of the gameday entertainment that fans can enjoy during the game:
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National Anthem: Ron Hadley & The Worship Squad
Since 207, Ron Hadley & The Worship Squad has passionately pursued their calling to spread God's message through gospel music, endeavoring to make a profound impact on their community and beyond. Their resume features performances at distinguished festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Praise Fest NOLA; as well as national performances across the United States.
Champions Square entertainment: Big Sam's Funky Nation
When you think of New Orleans, the city's foremost flambeaux-lit traditions of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, voodoo, po'boys, beads, gumbo and second line come to mind. Big Sam's Funky Nation comes to mind among those treasures with a boisterous blend of funk, jazz, rock and hip-hop, nothing short of seismic live "experiences," and a whole lot of Southern charm. Big Sam's Funky Nation might very well be the Big Easy's best kept secret.
Halftime entertainment: Mannie Fresh
Mannie Fresh is known to fans and throughout the music industry as a genre-defining producer, artist and entertainer, but he started out as one of the best DJs in New Orleans and is now returning to his musical roots.
Saints Legend of the Game: Tackle Terron Armstead
Originally selected by New Orleans in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Arkansas Pine Bluff, Armstead started 93 of the 97 regular season games he appeared in at left tackle, as well as all nine postseason appearances from 2013-21. During his nine seasons with the Saints, Armstead was selected to three Pro Bowls (2018-20) and as an All-Pro in 2018.
Additional Entertainment in the Caesars Superdome:
The Saints are turning up the energy all around for Sunday's home opener against the Cardinals! From DJs and live music to face painting, mascot photo ops, and Saints Cheer Krewe autographs, there's something for fans of all ages to enjoy. Check out where the fun will be here:
500–600 Level: Storyville band will be performing from 10:30 AM until kickoff for a true taste of New Orleans. Gumbo will be roaming the 600 level, looking to say hi to fans throughout the game.
Gate D Loge: DJ Hollaback will be spinning high-energy tunes pregame while fans enjoy a round of cornhole and autographs from the Saints Cheer Krewe during the first quarter and halftime.
Between Gates A & H: DJ RQAWAY brings the vibes outside before fans enter the stadium. Fans outside the team store and in-line will get a feel for the Black and Gold energy.
Section 524: Show off your Saints spirit with a pregame photo alongside Sir Saint, then swing back during the first quarter and halftime for more photo ops and autographs with the Saints Cheer Krewe.
Section 507: DJ Kellygreen will be keeping the party going with mixes on the LED light up booth.
Section 553: Fans can come get their face covered in gold and black with various other designs!
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