Super Bowl: Quick Facts

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Nov. 10, 2026

News •

Jaguars go all in to make a Super Bowl run with a flurry of moves, more NFL trades expected • Nov. 10, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (AP)

Jaguars take a Super Bowl swing by trading for Eagles DT Jordan Davis and Falcons S Jessie Bates • Nov. 9, 2026, 7:17 PM ET (AP)

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California • Oct. 27, 2026, 1:08 PM ET (AP)

Super Bowl favorite Rams' latest loss has Sean McVay searching for ways 'not to beat ourselves' • Oct. 18, 2026, 9:22 PM ET (AP)

Facts

Also Known As

AFL–NFL World Championship Game

Notable Honorees

Patrick Mahomes • Aaron Donald • Tom Brady • Saquon Barkley • Bill Belichick • Rob Gronkowski • Travis Kelce • Tony Dungy • Peyton Manning • Mike Ditka • Tyreek Hill • Brett Favre • Mike Vrabel • Matthew Stafford • Sean McVay • Mike Tomlin • Jason Kelce • Bill Parcells • Eli Manning • Jon Gruden • Joe Montana • Troy Polamalu • Lawrence Taylor • Ray Lewis • Jerry Rice • Troy Aikman • Mike Webster • Alan Page • Emmitt Smith • Paul Warfield • Willie Lanier

Photos and Videos

Infographic summarizing Super Bowl history with charts and icons showing the teams with the most wins and losses, MVPs by position, most frequent host cities, a U.S. map of host locations, and notable Super Bowl statistics.

The infographic titled “From Sport to Spectacle: The Evolution of the Super Bowl” shows how the Super Bowl has grown since its first game in January 1967 into a major cultural event. At the center, text explains that pregame ceremonies, halftime shows, and commercials now rival the game itself for attention. Charts show ticket prices rising steadily, reaching about $8,000 in 2025 when adjusted for inflation, and advertising costs growing from $40,000 for a 30-second ad in 1967 to about $8 million in 2025. A viewership bar chart shows audiences increasing over time, surpassing 130 million viewers by 2025. Sections describe the evolution of pregame flyovers and military tributes, the coin toss tradition, and halftime entertainment shifting from marching bands to major pop concerts, with notable moments like Michael Jackson's 1993 show and Kendrick Lamar's record-setting 2025 performance. A food section highlights Super Bowl consumption, including beer, chicken wings, and rising avocado use for guacamole.

Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers, wearing a number 15 jersey and yellow helmet, prepares to throw a football during Super Bowl I.

Super Bowl game results

Vince Lombardi smiles at reporters, while another man wearing a suit holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

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Rich Harden no. 40 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers. July 31, 2008 at Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 11-4. Major League Baseball (MLB).

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