NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are returning to the Superdome for their NFL season opener Sunday.
Forced to flee to Indianapolis ahead of Hurricane Gustav, the Saints will be able to open their season as scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Tuesday.
“We have been assured by Superdome officials that the stadium is ready to host our fans and our team for a sold-out game this Sunday and we have been assured by our political leaders that we have their support in making this happen,” team owner Tom Benson said.
The Louisiana Superdome was not used as a refuge during Gustav as it was during Katrina three years ago, and did not sustain any structural or interior damage and never lost power.
Earlier, Superdome officials said that there had been only minor damage — exterior signs ripped with downed fences and light poles blown over.
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