Super Bowl 2024

 

Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Super Bowl: Teams, Tickets, Taylor Swift, and More

America is heading for a 2020 rematch in 2024, and no, we’re not talking (just yet) about Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump.

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will face off in the NFL championship, Super Bowl LVIII, in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Both teams won their conference title games on Sunday to secure their spots in the big game.

The Chiefs, who won the Super Bowl recently and defeated the 49ers four years ago, are led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce has been making headlines not just for his excellent performances in games but also for his notable relationship with singer Taylor Swift, who was honored as TIME Person of the Year.

The 49ers, on the other hand, are guided by quarterback Brock Purdy, who has faced a lot of criticism for being seen as average. However, he has consistently shown impressive statistics and made crucial comebacks. The team also relies on running back Christian McCaffrey, who has had an outstanding season, breaking both franchise and NFL records.

Both teams and their standout players aim to create a memorable moment in the final match of the 2023-2024 football season, and the NFL is also eager for a historic event. Last year's Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched U.S. telecast ever. Given the increased viewership this year, this game has the potential to break that record once again.

When and where is the 2024 Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LVIII is set to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, Feb. 11, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It's the inaugural time the stadium, usually the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and opened in 2020, will be the venue for the Super Bowl.

How can I watch the 2024 Super Bowl?

CBS will broadcast the game nationwide, and you can watch it online through Paramount Plus or the NFL Network's app or website.

Nickelodeon is going to show a special program made just for kids during the event. The hosts will include characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

Are tickets still available to go to the Super Bowl?

You can get official tickets and hospitality packages to attend the game through On Location. Additionally, resale websites like TicketMaster, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, and Stubhub have tickets available, with prices starting from about $7,000 and going up to as much as $90,000.

What Super Bowl ads can we expect?

The Super Bowl is famous not just for the game but also for its commercials, which are often talked about just as much. This year, AdWeek says that the expensive ad spots during the show are almost all sold, and some companies have given sneak peeks of their star-studded ads. For example, Hellmann's, the mayo maker, has hinted at an ad with comedian and cat enthusiast Kate McKinnon. Beer brand Michelob Ultra is featuring soccer star Lionel Messi, TIME Athlete of the Year, in their ad. BetMGM, a gambling company, has shared a 60-second commercial that playfully makes fun of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, with actor Vince Vaughn saying Brady has "won too much" and should "let others have their turn."

What are the Super Bowl betting odds?

Bookmakers think the 49ers have a better chance of winning, giving them an initial advantage of around 2 points. However, this may change as we get closer to the actual game day.

Who is performing the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show?

Usher, the R&B superstar, was revealed in September to be the main performer for the Super Bowl halftime show, sponsored by Apple Music.

"It's a huge honor for me to finally perform at the Super Bowl, something I've always wanted to do," said the 45-year-old, eight-time Grammy winner. He's all set to drop his ninth album, "Coming Home," on Feb. 9. "I'm excited to give the world a show that's different from anything they've seen from me before."

In the past, surprise guests have sometimes joined the main performer, but no official announcements have been made yet. A teaser trailer in January featured appearances by LeBron James, J Balvin, and BTS' Jung Kook.

Before the game starts, there will be a few musical performances: Reba McEntire, a country musician, is set to sing the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner." Post Malone, a hip-hop artist, will give his version of "America the Beautiful." Andra Day, an actress and soul singer, will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as "the Black national anthem." This song has been part of Super Bowl pregame events since 2021.