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Saints Drop Prime-Time Surprise for Domescoming Anniversary vs. Falcons

The Superdome is about to look backward to move forward. Twenty years to the day since the “Domecoming” night that saved New Orleans football, the Saints are right back commemorating the place and night where it all started.In 2005, the…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:33 PM
Saints Drop Prime-Time Surprise for Domescoming Anniversary vs. Falcons
Key Things to Know
  • The New Orleans Saints announced celebration plans for the 20th anniversary of their 2006 Superdome reopening against Atlanta.
  • Steve Gleason and Curtis Deloatch will be honored as Legends of the Game for their famous blocked punt touchdown.
  • Team Gleason will serve as the official beneficiary of the prime-time game's 50/50 raffle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Orleans Saints have unveiled plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their famous 2006 "Domecoming" during an upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The franchise will honor Steve Gleason and Curtis Deloatch as Legends of the Game, recognizing their historic blocked punt and touchdown recovery from the September 25, 2006, return to the Caesars Superdome following Hurricane Katrina.

Several members of the 2006 roster will participate in the tribute, with proceeds from the night's 50/50 raffle benefiting Team Gleason. The prime-time event will also showcase pregame musical performances by Irma Thomas and River Eckert, alongside an ESPN-televised halftime show headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue featuring Eric Church, Kirk Franklin, Juvenile, Cyril Neville, and Ivan Neville.

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