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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.
Vince Lombardi smiles at reporters, while another man wearing a suit holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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 Super Bowl champions
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Serena Williams poses with the Daphne Akhurst Trophy after winning the Women's Singles final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (tennis, sports)
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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 16: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers
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Super Bowl: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
In the Super Bowl table, added the results of the 2025–26 season. Feb 08, 2026
Revised the Top Questions section. Feb 02, 2026
Questions and answers revised, with cross-references added. Mar 18, 2025
Questions and answers added. Mar 17, 2025
Link added. Mar 24, 2023
Media added. Feb 06, 2023
Modified link of Web site: Official Site of Super Bowl. Nov 08, 2022
Add new Web site: Organization of the American Historian - The History of the Super Bowl. Aug 23, 2022
Corrected display issue. Oct 30, 2020
Add new Web site: Pro Football Hall of Fame - Super Bowl Facts. Mar 15, 2019
Add new Web site: Easy Science for Kids - Super Bowl Facts. Mar 12, 2019
Add new Web site: Official Site of Super Bowl. Aug 23, 2018
Add new Web site: ThoughtCo. - Super Bowl Stadiums and Host Cities. May 04, 2018
Media added. Aug 25, 2017
Revised caption in the "History of the Super Bowl" infographic. Feb 28, 2017
Cost of average 30-second commercial advertisement running during the Super Bowl changed to $4.8 million. Feb 08, 2016
Mentioned that the Super Bowl can take place in February as well as in January. Feb 07, 2011
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Entertainment - How the Super Bowl Works. Mar 05, 2009
Article revised and updated. Jul 30, 2008
Media added. Oct 18, 2007
Table added. Apr 13, 2007
Article revised. Jul 16, 2004
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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