SUPER BOWL 2025: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
As the NFL season hits its midpoint, fans are speculating on which teams might reach Super Bowl LIX, one of the largest sports events in the U.S. and a global spectacle.
Here’s a rundown on what to expect for this season’s big game, from location and timing to the much-anticipated halftime performance.
Location and History of This Year’s Super Bowl Venue
Super Bowl LIX is set to take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome, the home stadium of the New Orleans Saints, which seats 83,000 fans. This will mark the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl. Notably, the Superdome played a key role during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, providing shelter for thousands of residents.
Date and Time Details for Super Bowl LIX
Mark your calendars for February 9, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET (2330 GMT). Super Bowl Sunday attracts not just die-hard football fans, but millions more tuning in for the entertainment and the iconic ads. In 2024, the event pulled in an audience of around 210 million.
Tom Brady with his fifth Super Bowl. Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images.
Understanding the NFL Playoff Process
The road to the Super Bowl involves 14 teams in the NFL playoffs: seven from each conference. Each conference’s four division champions and three wild-card teams (non-division winners with the best records) face off in a single-elimination tournament. The NFC and AFC champions are decided on January 26, with the winners advancing to the Super Bowl. Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs emerged as back-to-back champions after an overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers.
Success Stories of Wild-Card Teams in Super Bowl History
Yes, seven wild-card teams have gone all the way to claim the Super Bowl. The first to do it was the Oakland Raiders in 1980, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the most recent, winning in 2020.
New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman had 10 catches for 141 yards and was named the Super Bowl most valuable player.Credit. Doug Mills:The New York Times.
Top Contenders for the 2025 Super Bowl
While anything can happen in the second half of the NFL season, two teams are already seen as strong contenders: the Kansas City Chiefs, who aim to make history with three consecutive Super Bowl wins, and the Detroit Lions, a team seeking their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
How to Watch Super Bowl LIX
Fox will be broadcasting Super Bowl LIX, and it will also be available for streaming on Fubo TV. Internationally, services like Dazn will provide access for fans tuning in outside the U.S.
Details on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The Super Bowl halftime show will feature Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Known for his roots in Compton, California, and 17 Grammy wins, Lamar previously performed at the Super Bowl in 2022. Past headliners have included stars like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Beyoncé. Last year, Grammy-winner Usher took the stage.
Beyoncé, Coldplay and Bruno Mars in the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show. Photo- Kevin Mazur:WireImage gettyimages.
Breaking Down Ticket Prices and Availability for Super Bowl LIX
Tickets for the Super Bowl are famously expensive and difficult to secure. TickPick estimates the cheapest seats for Super Bowl LIX to be around $6,600, with the average ticket priced at $9,500. The two teams in the Super Bowl get 35% of the tickets, while the host team receives 5%, and the remaining teams split a portion, often distributing them via lotteries to season-ticket holders. The NFL retains 25% of tickets for media, partners, and community groups, with 500 tickets given away by the league.
The Price of Commercials During the Big Game
With a guaranteed large audience, Super Bowl ads are a premier opportunity for brands to showcase creative campaigns. While prices for the 2025 Super Bowl ads haven’t been announced, in 2024, a 30-second spot cost around $7 million on CBS.
The Story Behind the Vince Lombardi Trophy
Each year, the Super Bowl champion receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy, named in honor of the legendary NFL coach who led the Green Bay Packers to victory in the first two Super Bowls.
Super Bowl attendance. Getty Images.