The Super Bowl is the biggest game on the NFL calendar and has, since its inception in 1967, become one of the biggest television events around. Here are some facts about this year’s event, Super Bowl LIV, the event’s history, and its participants this year, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • Super Bowl I was held in Los Angeles at the Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967. It saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10.
  • In 1967, a 30-second ad slot during the Super Bowl cost $40,000, roughly $306,000 adjusted for inflation. Today, the Super Bowl is the biggest night of the year for commercials, with 30-seconds slots running as much as $5.5 million.
  • The New England Patriots have competed in the most Super Bowls (11) and are tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for most wins (6).
  • The 49ers hold the record for the highest winning score at the Super Bowl, defeating the Broncos 55-13 in 1990. The Patriots hold the record for the lowest winning score, beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in 2019.
  • The Chiefs have not reached the Super Bowl since 1970 when they beat the Minnesota Vikings at Super Bowl IV. The 49ers have competed in seven, most recently losing to the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.
  • The Chiefs are led by quarterback Pat Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
  • The 49ers are led by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, running back Raheem Mostert and tight end George Kittle.
  • The Chiefs' head coach is Andy Reid. The 49ers head coach is Kyle Shanahan. Both are seeking their first Super Bowl win as a head coach.
  • The Chiefs are favored to win the game by 1.5 points.
  • The head official is Bill Vinovich.
  • Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform the halftime show.
  • Demi Lovato will sing "The Star Spangled-Banner"
  • The Super Bowl has venues booked through 2023. In 2021, it will be in Tampa, Florida. Los Angeles will host the Super Bowl in 2022, and Glendale, Arizona, will host it in 2023.
Patrick Mahomes is all smiles after leading the Kansas City Chiefs back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years
Patrick Mahomes is all smiles after leading the Kansas City Chiefs back to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / JAMIE SQUIRE
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