Ron Torbert Named Referee for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans
The NFL announces the officiating crew for the February 9 championship game, including veteran referee Ron Torbert and historic first-time official Mike Morton.
- Ron Torbert, a veteran NFL referee since 2010, will officiate his second Super Bowl, having previously refereed Super Bowl LVI.
- The Super Bowl LIX officiating crew includes umpire Mike Morton, who made history as the first person to win a Super Bowl as a player and later officiate one.
- Boris Cheek, the side judge, is the most experienced NFL official with 461 games officiated and will work his fourth Super Bowl.
- Mike Morton, a former linebacker for the St. Louis Rams' Super Bowl XXXIV-winning team, became an NFL official in 2022 and is also a practicing dentist in North Carolina.
- Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, featuring an officiating crew with a mix of seasoned veterans and newer officials.