Super Bowl Facts

The Super Bowl goes beyond being just a football game; it is a pop-culture phenomenon that extends past sports and keeps many who are not even fans of football interested.

  1. Function

    • The Super Bowl is the championship game for the National Football League. The game pits the winner of the American Football Conference against the champion of the National Football Conference.

    History

    • The first Super Bowl was played in 1967 with the Green Bay Packers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. The early Super Bowls pitted the National Football League champion against the American Football League champion until the leagues merged.

    Size

    • Super Bowl Sunday is an annual event in the United States with parties held throughout the country. The game is often the most watched television program of the year.

    Commercials

    • The Super Bowl has also become a showcase for new commercials, with some tuning in just to watch the advertisements. The cost of a 30-second spot during the game is more than $1 million.

    Fun Fact

    • Halftime shows have included performances by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson.