Super Bowl 57 kicks off on Sunday — here’s everything you need to know to catch the biggest game of the NFL season.
Often filled with drama, performance, politics and entertainment – the highlight of the NFL (National Football League) season returns for another year this weekend.
With millions of people around the world ready to tune in, here’s everything you need to know Super cup LVII.
So sit back, relax, grab your game day snacks, and get ready for a classic.
When is it and how can I watch?
Super Bowl LVII will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, but you can relax in the comfort of your own home as it airs on Sky Sports NFL (407) and Sky Sports Main Event (401) on Sunday, February 12.
Coverage begins at 10pm UK time, with the big game kicking off at 11.30pm.
If you’re up late and on the go, you can also watch the show on Sky Go – online or on NOW TV, with the Sky Sports Day Pass.
Who’s playing?
A storm is brewing, with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs set to go head-to-head.
History in the making
This is what Sky News’ Alan McGuinness has to say about this year:
This year’s competition will see history made.
It is the first time that two black quarterbacks have faced each other for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Patrick Mahomes has been here before.
The Chiefs quarterback will play in his third Super Bowl since becoming the team’s starter in 2018.
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He led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl in 50 years in 2020, but was on the losing side the following year.
The mercurial Mahomes is a dynamic playmaker who can burn through defenses in the air or on the ground.
With him at the center, the Chiefs are perennial Super Bowl contenders—this is their third appearance in four years. But Mahomes could be hampered by an ankle injury picked up earlier in the playoffs.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is playing in his first Super Bowl in what is his second full season as a starter for the team.
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The Eagles will compete in the franchise’s fourth Super Bowl, with the team’s only win coming in 2018.
Both teams entered the playoffs as the number one seeds in their respective conferences, both posting 14-3 regular season records.
It means that we will face an exciting game on Sunday.
Who will sing the national anthem?
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The American football show is known for its show magic and touch of patriotic symbolism.
The national anthem often marks the opening of the big event and has been a tradition year after year.
This year, country singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton will take the lead.
Stapleton has already topped the country charts and won eight Grammy Awards, among many others.
Next up is the halftime show. Who performs?
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This year, Rihanna is the protagonist.
The Super Bowl is known for its rousing halftime performances with the momentous event often representing the pinnacle in the careers of many artists.
In September 2022, the NFL announced Rihanna would be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Apple Music said, “It’s ON. Rihanna will take the stage for the first ever Apple Music Super Bowl Half-time Show on 12/2/23.”
The Barbadian singer is known for her pop and R&B flow and is a worldwide sensation in the music scene. She is also known for launching her own beauty and fashion lines, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
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Who’s ever played the iconic halftime show before?
The Super Bowl stage has no shortage of great performances over the years, from the Rolling Stones in 2006, to Madonna in 2012.
Here are some earlier moments from the show that had the crowd screaming.
Madonna in 2012
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Beyonce, Coldplay and Bruno Mars in 2016
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The Rolling Stones in 2006
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Jennifer Lopez and Shakira in 2020
Shakira (left) Jennifer Lopez (right). photo: AP
And the ads?
Approximately 100 million people tune in to watch the Super Bowl each year, making it the most important stage for advertising.
Big companies from Netflix to Google are paying up to $7 million for a 30-second commercial.
In order to get a return on investment for those millions, most advertisers run their ads in the days leading up to the big game to get the most publicity for their spots.
But what are ads without celebrities?
The Super Bowl makes news for the glitz and glam, as well as sports.
In the ads released so far, actor Miles Teller dances to customer service hold music for Bud Light; Will Ferrell interrupts popular Netflix shows like Bridgerton in a joint ad for GM and Netflix; and Alicia Silverstone reprises her Clueless character for online shopping site Rakuten.
Here’s who else we’ll see.
Melissa McCarthy she stars in a musical number for Booking.com about her desire to travel “somewhere, anywhere.”
Nick Jonas returns for a second year in an ad highlighting Dexcom’s glucose monitoring system.
Hellmann shows the actors Jon Hamm and Brie Larson in the fridge with a jar of mayonnaise. Take it?
The two ads for the Michelob Ultra beer brand are set at the Bushwood Country Club, the fictional Caddyshack country club, and the great tennis star Serena Williamsactor Brian CoxDallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romofootballer Alex Morgan and boxer Canelo Alvarez.
Frito-Lay PopCorners brand recreates Breaking Bad with Bryan Cranston AND Aaron Paul — but this time, the two are packing the PopCorners snack in their RV instead of something illicit.
Uber’s ad for its Uber One subscription program showcases the hip hop mogul P. Diddy working on creating a hit song for Uber One. The characteristics of the announcement Montello Giordano (“This is how we do It”), Kelis (“Milkshake”), Donna Lewis (“I love you always and forever”), Haddaway (“What is love”) and Ylvis (“What does the Fox says”).
In enterprise software company Workday’s first Super Bowl ad, rock stars Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Joan Jett and others complain that office workers shouldn’t be called rock stars.
And finally, who holds the most Super Bowl titles?
Coming out on top, the Patriots and Steelers are familiar with playing on the big stage. Here are the best victories from 1967 to 2022 according to Statista:
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 6
- New England Patriots: 6
- San Francisco 49ers: 5
- Dallas Cowboys: 5
- New York Giants: 4
- Green Bay Packers: 4
And that’s all you need to know for the big game: enjoy the game!
