The National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl, perhaps the largest singles event in the US sport and also has a huge global audience, will be taking place this Sunday.
There’s everything you need to know about the 2025 American Football Championship, including those performing at halftime.
Which teams play in the 59th Super Bowl?
The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
It’s the first time in three years that the Chiefs have faced the Eagles in the final game of the NFL season.
The Chiefs are chasing the unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl crown while the Eagles keep an eye on their second NFL title overall.
How did the Super Bowl team be decided?
Fourteen teams competed in the NFL playoffs, with seven teams from each meeting competing.
Four Division Champions of the National Football Conference (NFC) and four champions of the American Football Conference (AFC) as well as six wildcard teams competed in the Single Elimination Tournament. The wildcard team was three non-division winners with the highest records at each meeting.
Final 4 took place on January 26th at the AFC and NFC Championship Games, with the winner entering the Super Bowl.
Kansas City defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game, with Philadelphia defeating Washington’s manager 55-23 in the NFC Championship Game.
When will the Super Bowl be played?
The Super Bowl is scheduled to take place Sunday at 5:30pm in New Orleans (23:30 GMT).
This highly anticipated event on the American sports calendar will attract not only soccer fans, but also those interested in halftime shows and the most expensive ads on US television.
The 2024 Super Bowl attracted an estimated 210 million viewers.
Where is the 59th Super Bowl held?
The NFL Championship Game will take place at Caesar Superdome, home to the New Orleans Saints. It has a capacity of 83,000 spectators.
This is the 11th time New Orleans has held an event.
When Hurricane Katrina destroyed the city in 2005, the stadium in downtown New Orleans provided shelter for thousands of residents.
Who are the superstar players that each team watches?
Patrick Mahomes (Chief):
The Mahomes is a Kansas City quarterback and led the Chiefs to a 15-2 victory record in the current NFL season.
The 29-year-old is one of five quarterbacks in NFL history and has won three or more Super Bowls as a starter.
Mahomes is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Saquon Barkley (Eagles):
Philadelphia’s major offseason signature, Berkley has put together one of the best statistical seasons for running backs.
In his historic season, he became the ninth player to reach 2,000 rushing yards (1,829 meters), and only 100 yards (91 meters) of Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record (2,105 yards, or 1,925 meters). I finished shy.
The 27-year-old Barkley will need just 30 yards (27 meters) to surpass Terrell Davis in most rushing yards (2,476, or 2,264 meters) in one season, including the playoffs.
Where can I see the 2025 Super Bowl?
Fox Sports in the US will air the Super Bowl and will also be streamed on Fubo TV.
Outside of the US, you can view the games with subscriptions to Dazn and other services.
Al Jazeera Sport has all pre-match updates from Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX starting at 7:30 GMT, commentary on live match texts, and photos.
Who is playing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The Halftime Show features Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar, a 12-15-minute musical festival and one of the most coveted slots on the American music calendar.
Lamar is the first solo rapper in the headlines of the halftime show.
The 37-year-old from Compton, the heart of the Los Angeles rap scene, won 17 Grammy Awards at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, performing with Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary J Blige.
Past Super Bowl halftime performers include the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Beyoncé. Last year’s performance featured Grammy-winning artist Usher.
How much do you get a Super Bowl ticket?
Super Bowl tickets are one of the most coveted and hard to find in all sports, and their prices are influenced by the location of the game and which teams are playing.
According to Ticket Marketplace’s Tick Pick, the cheapest entrance to Super Bowl LIX is around $6,600, with an average ticket price of $9,500.
The two Super Bowl teams split 35% of their tickets. The host team receives 5%, with the remaining 29 NFL teams each earning about 1%, holding the lottery among season ticket holders.
The NFL holds 25% of media and business and community partner tickets. The league will also hand out 500 tickets.
Will Taylor Swift appear?
Pop star boyfriend Travis Kelse will play for Kansas City and it’s highly likely that Swift will appear in the Super Bowl.
Last year, she missed watching Kelce and the Chiefs win at Super Bowl LVIII due to her commitment to tour in Japan.
“Taylor Swift Effect” is widely believed for introducing the NFL to millions of fans around the world due to her global profile.
How much does it cost to promote during the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is one of the world’s most coveted televised events for advertisers, and considering its vast audience, Super Bowl commercials are likely to produce a large-caliber buzz. Because it can, premium is placed on creativity.
The 2025 Super Bowl sells a 30-second commercial spot broadcast on Fox for $8 million, according to multiple reports.
What is the name of the Super Bowl Trophy?
The Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded annually to the Super Bowl winners, was named in honor of NFL Hall of Fame coach Lombardi, who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in their first two Super Bowl games.
Which teams do you like to win?
Kansas City Chiefs.
According to the betting odds, the Chief seeking Threepeat is a 1.5-point favorite in his rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles.
