On 19 March 1975 , the NFL awarded the Super Bowl XI to Pasadena , California at the owners ' meeting held in Honolulu . The NFL awarded Super Bowl XI to Pasadena , California on March 19 , 1975 at the owners ' meetings held in Honolulu . The NFL awarded 'Super Bowl XI ' to Honolulu on March 19th,1975 at the owners ' meetings held in Pasadena , California .