The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
The Chiefs won a thrilling AFC Championship Game, defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to become the first back-to-back champions to return to the Super Bowl.
This is the fifth time in six years that the Chiefs have reached the final round of the NFL championship, winning three of the last five games.
The Chiefs, led by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, could become the first franchise in NFL history to win a Super Bowl three-peat after becoming back-to-back champions last year with victory against the San Francisco 49ers. The year before, Mahomes led his team to glory in beat the Eagles.
If the Chiefs want to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy for a third straight year, they must defeat the Eagles in a rematch of Super Bowl LVII.
The Eagles, including only Super Bowl victory arrived in 2018, easily disposed of the Washington Commanders, 55-23, in the NFC championship game, and is eager to avenge its 2023 loss – a close 38-35 game and one of the classics of all time.
The 2025 Super Bowl finalists
The Chiefs are narrow favorites to come away with a win over Philadelphia, but there are very few choices between the two teams. Guided by its wily veteran head coach Andy Reid and imperious quarterback Patrick Mahomes – both chasing a fourth Lombardi Trophy in six years – Kansas City somehow rises to the occasion. opportunity when it counts. There’s a lot of talk about the magical Mahomes, but it’s their defense that could make the difference in New Orleans on February 9. Pushed to the limit by the Bills in the AFC Championship Game, they came from behind with the help of two forced turnovers on downs. the Bills’ final three possessions. They also had the upper hand on the green with a controversial call against Bills quarterback Josh Allen that helped swing the game their way.
The Eagles will be high on confidence after demolishing the Washington Commanders to reach the Super Bowl. The win avenged their only loss in four months and was largely due to the continued excellence of quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley. The Eagles’ running game has been nearly unstoppable this season, with Barkley breaking the NFL record for rushing yards (2,005) in the regular season. He added 442 and five more touchdowns in his first playoff series with the Eagles, producing three scores against Washington, including a 60-yard run to the end zone. Hurts, on the other hand, can both pass and run, making him a very unpredictable playmaker to pin down. Against the Commanders, he passed for 246 yards and a touchdown, and scored three more for good measure. At the risk of oversimplification, Super Bowl LIX may well come down to which quarterback can keep his cool.
When is the 2025 Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LIX will be played on Sunday, February 9.
What is UK time for Super Bowl 2025?
In the United Kingdom, kick-off will be at 11:30 p.m. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. local time in New Orleans, which adheres to the Central Time Zone (CST). This is 3:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) or 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Where is the 2025 Super Bowl played?
The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host the Super Bowl for the eighth time. The first time the stadium hosted a Super Bowl was in 1978, when the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos. The last time the Super Bowl was in town was in 2013, when the arena was known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, with the Baltimore Ravens emerging victorious by beating the 49ers.
Built in 1975 and boasting a diameter of 680 feet, the arena remains the largest fixed dome structure in the world. About 30,000 people took shelter in the Superdome when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005. However, the hurricane punched two holes in the stadium’s roof, causing the playing field to flood. Repairs cost about $185 million dollars (£150 million).
The Superdome has had several artificial turfs installed over the years, and this year’s Super Bowl teams will also compete on an artificial surface.
How to watch the 2025 Super Bowl?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast free-to-air on ITV1 and online via ITVX.
Alternatively, Sky Sports and DAZN subscribers can also watch the action live.
This year, FOX will be the host broadcaster in a deal that sees the game rotate between the four major broadcasters in the United States.
FOX’s commentator will be quarterback legend Tom Brady, widely considered the NFL’s greatest of all time thanks to the seven Super Bowl rings he collected (six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in 2021 when they beat Mahomes’ Chiefs in the showpiece).
Despite his exemplary qualifications for the job, Brady’s first season in the commentary box received mixed reviews, with critics not very impressed with his delivery – sometimes described as nasal or cluttered by his most vocal detractors on the social networks – while admitting that he does not. lack of expertise and insight.
Experienced sports commentator Kevin Burkhardt will describe the action with Brady.
In the US, the Super Bowl will stream on Tubi, DirecTV, Fubo, the Fox Sports app and more
Who will sing the national anthem?
Jon Batiste, the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, received the honor. Batiste became known in the United States as a conductor on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He is originally from New Orleans.
Who will perform in the halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar, the acclaimed rapper, is making headlines. He was part of the halftime show in 2022, alongside Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg but will be the main draw this year. After his announcement, Lamar said: “Rap music remains the most influential genre to date. And I will be there to remind the world why. They got it right.
Among Lamar’s supporting artists will be SZA, one of his regular collaborators. They are very likely to perform All the starsa hit song from the movie Black Panther. Note: The video below contains strong language.
Will Taylor Swift be there?
The pop mega-star is no stranger to NFL games as she is regularly seen in the VIP box at Chiefs games cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce, Kansas City’s record-setting tight end. As the Chiefs attempt to secure a first-ever “three-peat,” it’s safe to assume Swift will be in attendance.
Who won the Super Bowl in 2024?
During last year’s Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers 25-22. Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP for the second year in a row, bringing his total of prestigious individual awards to three. Mahomes also has two NFL MVPs (judged on a player’s performance during the regular season only).
Who will play in the 2025 Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl marks the conclusion of the NFL playoffs following the end of the 18-week regular season, during which each team plays 17 games.
A total of 14 teams qualified for the play-offs, with the top two seeds from the AFC and NFC (the NFL’s two conferences) receiving a bye in the first round of the play-offs.
NFL Playoff Schedule and Results
Joker round
Saturday January 11, 2025
Sunday January 12, 2025
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AFC wild card – Pittsburgh Steelers 14 Baltimore Ravens 28
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AFC wild card – Denver Broncos 7 Buffalo Bills 31
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NFC wildcard – Philadelphia Eagles 22 Los Angeles Rams 10
Monday January 13
Tuesday January 14
Divisional round
Saturday January 18
Sunday January 19
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Divisional NFC – Washington Commanders 45 Detroit Lions 31
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Divisional NFC – Los Angeles Rams 22 Philadelphia Eagles 28
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AFC Divisional – Buffalo Bills 27 Baltimore Ravens 25
Conference-championship round
Sunday January 26
Super Bowl LIX
Sunday February 9
What are the latest Super Bowl odds?
Odds are correct as of January 27
Previous winners
Consult our guide dedicated to complete list of winning teams since 1967.
Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have each won six Super Bowls, the most of any NFL franchise. Next are the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, who have both won five each.
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6 victories: New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers
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5 victories: San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys
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4 victories: Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs
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3 victories: Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders
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2 victories: Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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1 victory: Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints
Which teams have never won the Super Bowl?
Numbers in parentheses show Super Bowl appearances
Cleveland Browns (0), Detroit Lions (0), Houston Texans (0), Jacksonville Jaguars (0), Arizona Cardinals (1), Los Angeles Chargers (1), Tennessee Titans (1 ), Atlanta Falcons (2), Carolina Panthers (2), Cincinnati Bengals (3), Buffalo Bills (4), Minnesota Vikings (4)
Which player has the most Super Bowl wins?
Tom Brady, the great quarterback, won the Super Bowl seven times, six times with the New England Patriots and once with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Three players have won the Super Bowl six times: Fuzzy Thurston (offensive lineman), Forrest Gregg (offensive lineman), and Herb Adderley (defensive back).
13 players have won the Super Bowl five times.
Previous MVPs
What is the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
The trophy has been awarded to every Super Bowl winner since 1967 and is named in honor of Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers coach who won the first two Super Bowls.
