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Everything You Need About Super Bowl 2023
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in American sports. It is an annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), which is the highest level of professional American football in the United States. This is not just a game, but a huge event that features halftime shows, commercials, and other activities that have become a part of the event’s culture.
Is it your first time hearing about The Super Bowl? If you want to catch the latest at home, here are some interesting things you need to know about the upcoming sporting spectacle.
When did the Super Bowl begin?
The origin of the name “Super Bowl” is somewhat unclear, but it came shortly after the NFL merged with the AFL in 1966. The contest between the league winners was originally referred to as “the AFL-NFL World Championship Game,” but the NFL needed a catchier name. One popular legend is that Lamar Hunt, the founder of the Chiefs, suggested the “Super Bowl” because his children loved the Super Ball, a popular toy of the time.
The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). The NFL and the AFL merged in 1970 and the Super Bowl became the championship game of the newly formed NFL. Since then, it has become one of the biggest annual events in the United States and has been played every year.
The Super Bowl is not only the championship game for the NFL but also a major cultural event in the United States. It has become a symbol of American sports and entertainment and is watched by millions of people worldwide. The game has become so popular that it is not only a major event for sports fans but also for advertisers and businesses, who see it as an opportunity to reach a large audience.
How did the Super Bowl Commercials Become a Thing?
Super Bowl commercials have become a staple of the game, attracting millions of viewers and generating significant revenue for advertisers. Commercials during the Super Bowl have become increasingly expensive over the years, with a 30-second spot during this year’s game costing an estimated $5.5 million. Despite the high cost, advertisers continue to see the value in reaching such a large and engaged audience during the Super Bowl.
What are the Memorable Halftime Shows?
The Super Bowl halftime show is always a highly anticipated event and some performances have truly stood the test of time. Here are some of the most memorable halftime shows in Super Bowl history:
Prince (2007) – The Prince closed out Super Bowl XLI with a mashup of his own hits and songs by Bob Dylan, Queen, and Foo Fighters, ending with a stunning performance of “Purple Rain” in the rain. This performance remains one of the greatest of all time, even more so after Prince’s death in 2016.
Michael Jackson (1993) – The King of Pop’s 1993 performance marked the end of the marching band era and established him as the first star to perform at the Super Bowl. He performed “We Are the World” with a children’s choir, “Heal the World,” “Billie Jean,” and even moonwalked across the stage. Jackson remains one of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime performers.
Beyoncé & Destiny’s Child (2013) – At Super Bowl XLVII, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams reunited as Destiny’s Child and performed some of their greatest hits, including “Bootylicious,” “Single Ladies,” and “Independent Women.” The extravagant production was so memorable that a 33-minute blackout occurred shortly after.
When Will This Year’s Super Bowl Take Place?
This year’s Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 12th, and the kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM Eastern time. The game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the third time, and the first time since 2015.
The Super Bowl will be televised by Fox and will also be streamed on the Fox Sports app and website, along with the NFL app in the United States. The point spread and total for the game are currently 1.5 points in favor of the Eagles, with an over-under total of 51.
Who Will Compete?
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have earned their way to the Super Bowl by having successful regular seasons, with both teams posting 14-3 records. The Chiefs won the AFC West and received a first-round playoff bye, while the Eagles won the NFC East and also received a first-round bye. The Chiefs have reached the Super Bowl three times in the past four seasons and are playing in the Super Bowl for the fifth time overall. The Eagles, on the other hand, are making their fourth Super Bowl appearance.
Why is the Battle Between Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles Historic?
Super Bowl LVII will be the first occasion that starting quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes from Kansas and Jalen Hurts from Philadelphia will face off.
Mahomes was a part of Kansas’ Super Bowl win in 2020 and should the Chiefs come out on top again, he will become the first African-American quarterback to claim two Super Bowl victories. If the Eagles are crowned champions, Hurts will join the ranks of Doug Williams of the Washington Redskins (1988) and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (2014) as the fourth African-American starting quarterback to win.
Eagles assistant coach Autumn Lockwood is also making history as she will become the first African-American and fourth woman to coach in the Super Bowl.
Kansas’ head coach Andy Reid is seeking his third ring, having previously won as an assistant with the Green Bay Packers and as head coach with the Chiefs in 2019.
Philadelphia’s head coach Nick Sirianni, on the other hand, is in search of his first-ever championship at any level. In his two years with the Eagles, he has a 23-11 regular-season record (.676) and is 2-1 in the postseason (.667).
The biggest question surrounding the game is the health of key offensive players for the Chiefs, particularly Mahomes, who played with a high-ankle sprain in the AFC championship game. Additionally, several Chiefs wide receivers were forced to leave the game against the Bengals due to injury.
Another storyline of note is the Kelce brothers: Chiefs all-pro tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles all-pro center Jason Kelce. They will become the first set of brothers to play each other in the Super Bowl. Both of them have rings with their current squads.
Who Will Perform in The Super Bowl LVII?
Country singer Chris Stapleton will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
And of course, a Super Bowl will not be complete without the halftime show. The Super Bowl halftime show will be performed by Rihanna. “Abbott Elementary” actor Sheryl Lee Ralph will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds will sing “America the Beautiful.”
What Will the Super Bowl Winner Receive?
The winner of the Super Bowl is awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a 22-inch-tall, seven-pound, sterling silver football on a stand. Additionally, players on the winning team receive $157,000, while players on the losing team receive $82,000.
Which Teams Have Never Won the Super Bowl?
Of the 32 NFL teams, 12 have yet to win a Super Bowl. There are 8 teams that have made it to the Super Bowl but came up short: the Minnesota Vikings (who have made it to the big game four times), the Buffalo Bills (four times), the Cincinnati Bengals (three times), the Carolina Panthers (two times), the Atlanta Falcons (two times), the Los Angeles Chargers (once), the Tennessee Titans (once), and the Arizona Cardinals (once).
On the other hand, there are four teams that have never had the chance to play in a Super Bowl: the Cleveland Browns, the Detroit Lions, the Houston Texans, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Where Can I Watch The Super Bowl in the Philippines?
Filipinos can watch the much-awaited Super Bowl LVII in their homes at 7:30 am, February 13 (Monday) on the Premier Sports Channel on Skycable and Cignal and on TapGo TV Streaming App.
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