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About NFL Super Bowl 2024
It’s almost that time of the year again as the biggest game of the year, Super Bowl LVIII dawns upon us. This year, the Super Bowl is slated to take place at the Los Angeles Raiders' new home, the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
The reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs are back for another crack at the Lombardi Trophy, and this time they will face off against the San Francisco 49ers, who will take part in the biggest annual sporting event in the United States.
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NFL Super Bowl - A Brief History
The NFL Super Bowl is the pinnacle event of the National Football League. It is the annual championship game where the winner of the National Football Conference faces the winner of the American Football Conference in a one-off playoff game. The Super Bowl started after the official merger of the American Football League and the National Football League in 1966. Although the teams from each league were merged into a single League after 1970, the first-ever Super Bowl took place in 1967.
The name ‘Super Bowl’ was first coined by Lamar Hunt, the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of (35-10) in the first-ever Super Bowl game in 1967.
The Super Bowl trophy is named the Vince Lombardi trophy to honor the legendary player and coach. Super Bowls are usually played on a Sunday, popularly known as Super Bowl Sunday. The winners of the Super Bowl are awarded a Super Bowl Championship ring to commemorate their win, and the best player is also honored as the Super Bowl MVP. Historically, the NFC leads the Super Bowl wins over the AFC with 29 wins against 28 wins.
Super Bowl 2023- Dates and Venue
Super Bowl 2024 is scheduled to take place on 11th February 2024, which is the second Sunday across the United States of America. Here is a detailed look regarding the date and time for Super Bowl LVIII:
Date: 11th February 2024 - Sunday
Time:
U.S.A.
3:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (EST)
The UK
11:30 p.m. (GMT) - Sunday
India
5:00 a.m. (IST) - Monday
Where to Watch
You can watch Super Bowl 2024 live on CBS and or stream it on Paramount+ this year. Super Bowl 2024 will be the first year of the new 11-year contract agreement with the NFL, which will rotate the Super Bowl broadcasting amongst CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC/ESPN.
In August 2023, CBS also announced its decision to broadcast the big game alternately targeted at the youth on Paramount's sister network Nickelodeon. Furthermore, the game can also be watched on the NFL app and NFL.com, as well as on the paid NFL+ app.
The Super Bowl Experience
The Super Bowl is one of the most important as well as exciting sporting events in the United States, with a majority of the population waiting all season for Super Bowl Sunday. The two teams who make it to a Super Bowl get their names etched in history. Getting to experience the Super Bowl live is deemed one of the best activities ever.
Even before the actual game takes place, the host city has tons of events, parties, and fun things to do for nearly a full week. As both teams make their way to the host city a week before the game, there is a lot of media coverage with player and coach interviews, fan interaction, and much more.
This time the host city Las Vegas, Nevada will be hosting its first-ever Super Bowl. Therefore, the hosting committee will want to make this event extra special for everyone involved in the experience.
Some of the exciting experiences on Super Bowl opening night in Las Vegas will be live entertainment, special appearances and autographs by NFL Legends, and team mascots. Fans will also have opportunities to take photos and get the chance to see Super Bowl players and coaches answering the media questions up and close.
Venues and Host Cities
The venue for Super Bowl 2024 is the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. As one of the iconic sporting events of the year, the city which hosts the Super Bowl holds an important status. Earlier, cities would submit bids to host the event but since Super Bowl 2022, the rules have been changed.
The top priority is the stadium facilities and this is why recently renovated stadiums or new stadiums are chosen as Super Bowl spots. The NFL now unanimously selects a city to host the Super Bowl, and Glendale, Arizona was the first city to be selected through this process for Super Bowl 2023.
Super Bowl 2024 Venue - Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada
Allegiant Stadium - Image courtesy - Getty Images
The Allegiant Stadium is the newest NFL stadium which cost a whopping $1.9 billion to construct. After breaking ground on November 13, 2017, it was fully functional by July 2020. With a seating capacity of 65,000 that can be expanded to over 71,000, and with all the latest technological advancements that it features, the Allegiant Stadium can host various sporting events such as NFL games, soccer games, rugby games, wrestling events, and other events such as concerts, award ceremonies, etc.
One of its best features is that the stadium has a roll-in natural Bermuda grass field that sits on a tray. After it has been used by the Las Vegas Raiders the field is rolled outside so that it gets exposed to natural light. Below the tray is another artificial turf field directly laid on the stadium's concrete floor and it is used for college football games.
The venues for the next 3 Super Bowls are also officially revealed as per a Tweet by ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter on December 13, 2023.
Super Bowl LIX: 2025. Caesar’s Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
Super Bowl LX: 2026: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Super Bowl LXI: 2027: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Super Bowl 2023 Ticket Information
Planning to catch the Super Bowl action live? This year the Super Bowl is slated to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. This is the first time a Super Bowl is taking place at the Allegiant Stadium as it is the newest venue in the league and was built just three years ago.
To purchase tickets to see the Super Bowl live at the Allegiant Stadium, you should check out websites like Vividseats, SeatGeek, or StubHub. These are ticket resellers who offer assistance to help you get tickets to the premier NFL event. There are a variety of ticket options to fit your budget.
Tickets for the NFL Super Bowl 2024 also include certain perks. These include but are not limited to, premium food and drinks, pregame activities including live musical performances, and postgame access to the playing field where fans may interact with the players. Ticket prices can go up to six figures depending on the seat and the availability.
The cheapest NFL Super Bowl 2024 tickets are upwards of $6,000, as of now. The average price for a Super Bowl 2023 ticket was $9000. The most expensive Super Bowl 2024 tickets are north of $40,000.
Tailgating culture
The Gridiron community is one of the most expansive communities in America. One of the many joys of attending a live football match is the mingling of fans outside the stadium or in and around it. The culture of tailgating is one of the best things about football, where fans arrive in their cars and host a picnic. The ritual involves eating, drinking, and socializing with fans of the game. Tailgate parties include live grills, beer, and a lot of banter!
The NFL has banned tailgating at the Super Bowl since 2007 due to security concerns. However, football fans can attend one of many tailgate parties generally hosted around the Super Bowl venue.
Halftime Show
Usher will be performing at Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime show - Image courtesy - Getty Images
The Super Bowl is an event that is enjoyed by a majority of people in the USA and it also has viewers from across the world. Not only is the Super Bowl one of the most anticipated sporting events but it features amazing entertainment in the form of a halftime show. The Super Bowl halftime show has featured some of the greatest musicians in history like The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Eminem.
Super Bowl 2024 will be a one-act halftime show similar to last year’s Super Bowl in 2023. The headline performer for the Super Bowl 2024 halftime show is the celebrated R&B singer, Usher.
Teams and Players
The AFC Champions and reigning Super Bowl LVII Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs take on the NFC Champions and 5-time Super Bowl winners, the San Francisco 49ers.
Here is the team list for the Kansas City Chiefs:
OFFENSE
Number
Player
Position
9
Blaine Gabbert
QB
15
Patrick Mahomes
QB
13
Chris Oladokun
QB
25
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
30
Keaontay Ingram
RB
1
Jerick McKinnon
RB
10
Isiah Pacheco
RB
29
La'Mical Perine
RB
34
Deneric Prince
RB
12
Mecole Hardman Jr.
WR
17
Richie James
WR
24
Skyy Moore
WR
14
Cornell Powell
WR
27
Nikko Remigio
WR
4
Rashee Rice
WR
8
Justyn Ross
WR
19
Kadarius Toney
WR
11
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
12
Montrell Washington
WR
84
Justin Watson
WR
81
Blake Bell
TE
49
Matt Bushman
TE
88
Jody Fortson
TE
83
Noah Gray
TE
87
Travis Kelce
TE
52
Creed Humphrey
C
61
Austin Reiter
C
73
Nick Allegretti
G
66
Mike Caliendo
G
65
Trey Smith
G
62
Joe Thuney
G
72
Chukwuebuka Godrick
OT
75
Darian Kinnard
OT
64
Wanya Morris
OT
77
Lucas Niang
OT
79
Donovan Smith
OT
74
Jawaan Taylor
OT
DEFENSE
Number
Player
Position
97
Felix Anudike-Uzomah
DE
51
Mike Danna
DE
92
Neil Farrell
DE
94
Malik Herring
DE
57
Truman Jones
DE
56
George Karlaftis
DE
90
Charles Omenihu
DE
53
BJ Thompson
DE
95
Chris Jones
DE
91
Derrick Nnadi
DT
69
Mike Pennel Jr.
DT
98
Tershawn Wharton
DT
32
Nick Bolton
DT
54
Leo Chenal
LB
48
Cole Christiansen
LB
43
Jack Cochrane
LB
50
Willie Gay
LB
59
Darius Harris
LB
44
Cam Jones
LB
23
Drue Tranquill
LB
31
Nic Jones
CB
22
Trent McDuffie
CB
38
L'Jarius Sneed
CB
39
Keith Taylor Jr.
CB
35
Jaylen Watson
CB
2
Joshua Williams
CB
26
Deon Bush
CB
27
Chamarri Conner
S
6
Bryan Cook
S
21
Mike Edwards
S
13
Nazeeh Johnson
S
20
Justin Reid
S
SPECIAL TEAMS
Number
Player
Position
7
Harrison Butker
PK
5
Tommy Townsend
P
41
James Winchester
LS
Here is the team list for the San Francisco 49ers:
OFFENSE
Number
Player
Position
13
Brock Purdy
QB
14
Sam Darnold
QB
17
Brandon Allen
QB
25
Elijah Mitchell
RB
23
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24
Jordan Mason
RB
44
Kyle Juszczyk
FB
6
Danny Gray (IR)
WR
83
Willie Snead
WR
19
Deebo Samuel
WR
3
Ray-Ray McCloud
WR
15
Jauan Jennings
WR
84
Chris Conley
WR
10
Ronnie Bell
WR
11
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
81
Cameron Latu (IR)
TE
82
Ross Dwelley (IR)
TE
89
Charlie Woerner
TE
9
Brayden Willis
TE
85
George Kittle
TE
63
Nick Zakelj (IR)
OL
75
Matt Pryor
OL
76
Jaylon Moore
OL
68
Colton McKivitz
OL
55
Jon Feliciano
OL
74
Spencer Burford
OL
64
Jake Brendel
OL
78
Ben Bartch
OL
65
Aaron Banks
OL
71
Trent Williams
T
DEFENSE
Number
Player
Position
95
Drake Jackson (IR)
DL
94
Clelin Ferrell (IR)
DL
93
Kalia Davis (IRD)
DL
92
Chase Young
DL
98
Javon Hargrave
DL
90
Kevin Givens
DL
97
Nick Bosa
DL
51
Robert Beal
DL
91
Arik Armstead
DL
99
Javon Kinlaw
DT
69
Sebastian Joseph-Day
DT
53
Dee Winters
LB
54
Fred Warner
LB
59
Curtis Robinson
LB
5
Randy Gregory
LB
57
Dre Greenlaw
LB
50
Jalen Graham
LB
45
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
LB
48
Oren Burks
LB
22
Jason Verrett (IR)
CB
0
Samuel Womack
CB
7
Charvarius Ward
CB
20
Ambry Thomas
CB
26
Isaiah Oliver
CB
2
Deommodore Lenoir
CB
28
Darrell Luter
CB
29
Talanoa Hufanga (IR)
S
41
Tayler Hawkins (IR)
S
30
George Odum (IRD)
S
32
Logan Ryan
S
31
Tashaun Gipson
S
27
Ji'Ayir Brown
S
SPECIAL TEAMS
Number
Player
Position
4
Jake Moody
PK
18
Mitch Wishnowsky
P
46
Taybor Pepper
LS
How do teams make it to the Super Bowl?
So, now that the general idea of the Super Bowl is well established, how do the teams make it to the big game? If you are wondering about the same, don’t worry; we have covered you.
The NFL is divided into two major Conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Each Conference comprises 16 teams, further divided into four Divisions of four teams. The Super Bowl is a match between the AFC Conference Champion and the NFC Conference Champion.
In the regular season leading up to the playoffs, each team plays a total of 17 games spread over an 18-week schedule. Each team plays the other three teams in its division both at home and away during the season, while the other 11 games that make up their 17-game schedule are rotated yearly between teams from other divisions and conferences.
The four teams at the top of their respective divisions from both conferences after week 18, together with the three teams having the next-best records in each conference (the wild card teams), advance to the postseason (NFL Playoffs) after the conclusion of the regular season.
With each team seeded appropriately based on their win-loss records to establish the schedule for the playoffs, a total of 14 teams - seven from each conference take part in the playoffs which is a knockout system. The road to the Super Bowl comprises three rounds, the Wild Card Round, the Divisional Round, and the Conference Championship Round. The winners of each Conference Championship advance to play in the Super Bowl.
Most successful teams and players in Super Bowl history
American football binds people together and the Super Bowl is one of the biggest events which not only involves players, coaches, and teams but also fans and numerous businesses. The Super Bowl provides an avenue for some of the most popular musicians in the world to perform at one of the most viewed events. The Super Bowl is one of the most viewed events in any given year in America, each year.
The Super Bowl is a phenomenon that grew with the growth of television in America. The Super Bowl provided the perfect platform to play out the rivalry between the AFL and the NFL (who eventually merged in 1970). It is a uniquely American event that brings the people of the country together.
The Super Bowl is also one of the most important events for businesses as a slot in the Super Bowl commercials makes sure that most of America and some parts of the world are getting to view their brand/product. It attracts one of the highest numbers of television and streaming viewers ever, for a single event. Companies often keep some of their best commercials to show during the breaks in the game. Super Bowl advertisements are fun and often feature some of the best advertisement campaigns by a company.
FAQs
A. The Super Bowl MVP award is given to the player who performs the best in the Super Bowl. Players who put in clutch performances or make important plays in the biggest game of the year are honored with the award. Currently, Tom Brady has the most Super Bowl MVP awards in the NFL (5).
A. While Super Bowl 2024 will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, the next Super Bowl (2025) will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is surely going to take place on a Sunday.
A. Currently, four teams in the NFL have never made it to a Super Bowl. They are the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and the Detroit Lions.
A. In a historic Super Bowl III victory on January 12, 1969, the New York Jets defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-7. It continues to be the largest upset in Super Bowl history. The Jets were an 18-point underdog in Super Bowl odds at the time.
A. Super Bowl XIV, held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in 1980, holds the record for the largest Super Bowl attendance - 103,985
