Earlier today I listed first three reasons why the Super Bowl and New York are a good fit. Now I’ll detail the final two:

4. New opportunities for other cold weather venues

Say what you will about the N.F.L’s exemption of New York/New Jersey from a rule requiring a host city to have a minimum average high temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit being a one time deal, but this selection sets a precedent. Although the league is completely within its rights to reject future cold weather would-be-hosts, the owners of these clubs will be rightfully unhappy. One of the most outspoken advocates of the New York Super Bowl campaign was Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots. The Pats also within the past few days have announced massive improvements to Gillette Stadium, with the addition of massive HD video screens, that according to Kraft “excluding Dallas, they’ll be the largest.” I am of the opinion that these two actions aren’t unrelated. Would it be so shocking to believe Kraft and the Patriots are looking forward to a Super Bowl campaign of their own? And would such a Super Bowl be such a bad idea?

I Think not. The Super Bowl atmosphere in Boston would be electric, and New England football fans are rabid. They would relish every second of the celebration, making it another great experience for the N.F.L. While certain venues would be atrocious, (imagine a Cleveland based Bowl) other northern cities would be fantastic hosts. Imagine the big game finally visiting the great northwest in Seattle, or being played on the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has already made his pitch for a D.C. Super Bowl clear, saying “I think Washington should get one, no matter what. It is the nation’s capital.” All of these settings would breathe new life into the Super Bowl, and would put their own unique spin on the proceedings.

5. Leveling the Playing Field

The final reason why cold weather venues deserve the Super Bowl is that playing in cold and inclement weather will give cold weather teams a competitive advantage over warm weather, and domed teams. While this may seem unfair, no one complains that domed or warm weather teams have an unfair advantage in pristine conditions. Cold weather teams are built to succeed in the wind and snow, both through style of play and experience, just like domed teams are built to win in good conditions, often running more wide-open passing offenses than their snowy counterparts. The “Purple People Eaters” Minnesota Vikings teams of the 1970s dominated at home throughout the regular season and playoffs, but never won a Super Bowl. Why? Because they were forced to abandon their style of play, designed for the snowy fields of Minnesota, and compete on the warm fields of the south. By forcing all teams to play in perfect conditions for the Super Bowl, the current system is no more fair than hosting the Super Bowl in Green Bay every single year. Therefore, allowing cold weather venues equal opportunity to host Super Bowls is the only way to afford each team an equal chance of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy on the first Sunday of February.

Well there you have it. The top five reasons the N.F.L won’t be sorry they chose New York. It remains to be seen how hosting the big game in a cold weather venue will affect fan attendance and demand. The best way to gauge ticket demand, and fan excitement is through ticket prices, and no one analyzes ticket prices like SeatGeek, so continue to check out seatgeek.com for the best ticket deals, and our Ticketbeat reports for unique, in depth analysis of the latest trends in sports and music, and if SB XLVIII is a success, don’t be surprised to see many frosty Super Bowls in the not-so-distant future.

Find the first half of the list here.

Well, the owners have spoken, and history was made yesterday in Dallas, where the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey was named the host of Super Bowl XLVIII, to be played in February 2014. Being the first cold weather city with an outdoor stadium to play host to the big game, there are many skeptics. They claim that the cold, and the possibility of inclement weather will drive off fans, make it difficult for spectators to even reach the stadium, and most importantly, affect the playing on the field.

In response, I’ve compiled a list of what I believe to be the top five reasons (in no particular order) the Super Bowl belongs in the city that never sleeps.

1. The New Stadium

Jets and Giants owners Woody Johnson and John Mara raised $1.6 billion to build a state-of-the-art football cathedral. With every modern amenity, including four huge HD scoreboards, over 130,000 square feet of premium lounges, and capacity for over 80,000 fans, there is no stadium better suited to host an event as hugely important as the Super Bowl. Additionally, with the construction of the new stadium came the creation of a high capacity rail line that connects downtown New York, to the front door of the stadium, ensuring fans an easy and reliable way to reach the field, even in the case of unsafe road conditions.

2. New York City

New York has played host to many major events, from visiting popes, to championship boxing matches, to world series games, and has proven itself a fantastic venue for visitors. Every year millions of tourists visit New York for the brilliant, one-of-a-kind experience the most exciting city in the world offers. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions have never kept people from lining up in the thousands to witness New York’s various wintertime traditions including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the lighting of Rockefeller Center’s legendary Christmas tree, and Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration. This historic Super Bowl will be no different. The already tangible energy of New York will be heightened to new levels during the whirlwind of excitement and activity in the weeks leading up to the big game.

3. The Weather (Yes, the weather!)

Bing Crosby sang of dreaming for a White Christmas. Why doesn’t anyone dream of a white Super Bowl? Some of the most memorable games in N.F.L history have been played in freezing cold, or snowy conditions. The 1967 N.F.L championship game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, better known as the Ice Bowl, continues to be one of the most celebrated, and widely remembered football games ever, because of, not despite its game time temperature of -13°F. Compared to the temperatures in Green Bay that day, the average New York weather in February is a practically balmy 40°F.

Football is a game of brutality and toughness. Having the game in the freezing cold of winter emphasizes these facts. Watching the players battle the elements, as well as their opponents, reminds the viewers of the vicious nature of the game. Extreme conditions also allow fans in attendance to forge a unique bond with the players, as they too must brave the cold and wind to watch the players do battle on the field. And who wouldn’t love to see a victorious quarterback kiss the Lombardi trophy and have his tongue stick to the metal like Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber?

Although suffering through the cold at the Meadowlands is a tradition amongst New York football fans, don’t expect Super Bowl attendees paying well over $1000 a ticket to do the same. The NY/NJ committee has already promised heated seat covers, parking lot fire-pits, and “NFL Branded Weather Specific Merchandise.” What with the Super Bowl being a profit maximizing venture, I’m sure all the suits down at the league office are licking their lips thinking of all the Super Bowl XLVIII rain slickers/parkas/winter hats/gloves/mittens/fingerless gloves/glove-mitten combo things/earmuffs/woolen socks/thermal underwear they’ll be able to sell to fans throughout the city in the weeks of partying leading up to the big game.

Update: The second installment of this post, including the final two reasons can be found here.