President Donald Trump is expected to join thousands of football fans at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans this weekend, according to multiple reports.

If he stays for the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, Mr. Trump would be the first sitting U.S. president known to attend a Super Bowl.

NFL officials have not said whether they were already aware of the president’s planned attendance, but it will likely add additional security to an already high-profile event in New Orleans.

The league said it enhanced security protocols after a terrorist attack in New Orleans last month killed 14 people ahead of a College Football Playoff game at the Superdome.

“[The Department of Homeland Security] has protected the NFL Super Bowl for 20+ years,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X. “We’re working around the clock to ensure a safe and secure game day at the Superdome and in the city of New Orleans.”

Fox, which will broadcast the game, had already announced plans to air a pre-taped interview with the president during its pre-game show.

Mr. Trump won’t be the first commander in chief to leave his fingerprints on the NFL championship, though.

Then-President Ronald Reagan participated in a remote coin toss from the White House for Super Bowl 19 in 1985. Former President George H.W. Bush performed the coin toss ahead of Super Bowl 36 in 2002, but he had already left office.

• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.