he Super Bowl event is one of the most anticipated sports events in the United States. It involves two of the best teams for their respective conferences, face-off against each other, in the highest of stakes. The winner of the Super Bowl LVIII will receive the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy, Super Bowl rings, and a cash prize of $164,000 each, while the losers will receive $89,000.
The first Super Bowl was won by the Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs and it took place at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on January 15, 1967. It was the first-ever AFC vs NFL World Championship, which was later known as Super Bowl I. The game was created as part of the merger agreement between the NFL and the American Football League to have the best teams, from each conference, compete for a championship. In 1970, when the merger was completed, 10 of the AFL teams and 3 of the NFL teams formed the AFC (American Football Conference) and the rest of the 13 NFL teams formed the National Football Conference).
In 2024, the NFL has a total of 32 teams. Out of the 32 teams, only 20 teams have won a Super Bowl and 15 teams have won multiple titles. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots have won the most Super Bowls out of any of the other franchises with 6 each. The Patriots have had the most appearances in the Super Bowl with 11.
The Super Bowl LVIII will be the 58th edition of the contest and the Kansas City Chiefs will be facing off against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 11th, 2024.
The reason for the Super Bowl being on Sunday
The main reason for the Super Bowl being on Sunday is because of the Television ratings. According to NFL.com, when Kyle Brandt pitched the idea of Super Bowls being conducted on Saturdays, NFL’s Commissioner Roger Goodell said “ The reason we haven't done it in the past is simply just from an audience standpoint. The audiences on Sunday night are so much larger," Goodell continued "Fans want to have the best opportunity to be able to see the game and we want to give that to them, so Sunday night is a better night."
Is the Super Bowl always on a Sunday?
The Super Bowl has always been played on a Sunday since 1967 when the first championship was held. And since 2022, Super Bowls are played on the second Sunday in February every year. As mentioned earlier, the reason is largely due to TV ratings and also because Sunday is a holiday when all the families gather around to watch TV.
Who is singing the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2024?
Country music legend Reba McEntire will sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas in 2024. McEntire is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl and has won 3 Grammy awards in the past. She has also won ACM Awards, People's Choice Awards, and American Music Awards. McEntire is one of the most influential musicians and is known for hits such as “Does He Love You,” “Fancy,” “I'm a Survivor,” and many more.
FAQ's on Super Bowl
A. The first Super Bowl, then called the AFL-NFL Championship Game, was played on January 15, 1967.
A. Super Bowl V in 1971 was the first to be officially titled "Super Bowl V."
A. Tom Brady has played in a record 10 Super Bowls, winning 7.
A. The highest-scoring Super Bowl was Super Bowl XXIX, in which the San Francisco 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 49–26 for a combined 75 points.
