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FedEx delivers the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

The Iconic Tiffany & Co.-Crafted Trophy Arrives at the Super Bowl Experience Presented by Toyota

The coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy arrived on the scene in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII on Wednesday via FedEx, the Official Delivery Service of the NFL. A FedEx Express delivery van transported the trophy to the Super Bowl Experience Presented by Toyota, officially marking the first time Las Vegas and the state of Nevada will welcome The Big Game, as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are set to square off on Sunday.

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Jerry Rice and FedEx Express courier Bob Fini with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Photos by Tyler Kaufman, Associated Press

Jerry Rice and FedEx Express courier Bob Fini with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Photos by Tyler Kaufman, Associated Press

“FedEx is honored to be trusted with the delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy ahead of Super Bowl LVIII,” said Brian Philips, EVP, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at FedEx. “We make a lot of special deliveries at FedEx, and this is no exception. We’re proud to once again deliver one of sports most-coveted trophies.”

This year’s delivery featured a special trio of participants, including Bob Fini, a FedEx Express courier with 37 years of service and six Nevada State Truck Driving Championships, NFL Hall of Famer and 3x Super Bowl Champion, Jerry Rice, and FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador, Chanelle Houston. Rice and Houston, who share a bond as Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) alumni, had the honor of signing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy to officially welcome it to the Super Bowl Experience Presented by Toyota. Together, the duo showcased the trophy before inviting attendees to snap a photo with it.

Fans in the Las Vegas area can stop by and view the trophy up close at the Super Bowl Experience Presented by Toyota starting Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. On Sunday, Feb. 11, it will be awarded to either the Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers, commemorating the Super Bowl LVIII Champion for the 2023-2024 NFL season.

“Seeing the legendary Vince Lombardi Trophy up-close at Super Bowl Experience is a thrill for football fans across the country,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL EVP of Club Business and League Events. “Our friends at FedEx ensure the trophy’s safe and timely delivery each year, which continues to be an essential part of Super Bowl Week.”

To learn more about what FedEx is doing at Super Bowl LVIII and throughout the NFL season, follow FedEx on X via @FedEx.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $88 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about. For more information on the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program, please visit fedexcares.com.

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