Ed Sheeran reveals whether he sees Super Bowl Halftime Show in his future
The British star has shared his thoughts on taking on the highly sought-after performance slot.
Ed Sheeran has shared his thoughts on taking on the Super Bowl Halftime Show as he prepares to release his new album. The British star, 34, is gearing up for his eighth major release, Play, on 7th May, and ahead of it sat down with Alex Cooper for her Call Her Daddy podcast. During the chat, the pair spoke about the potential of him appearing at the Super Bowl, performing the coveted Halftime Show slot that has previously been done by Beyoncé, Prince, Rihanna and Michael Jackson. Last year, Kendrick Lamar took the slot, creating the most watched Halftime Show in history with 133.5 million people tuning in to watch him perform and take barbed jabs towards rival rapper Drake. But while Sheeran is a multi-platinum-selling artist around the world, and certainly has the catalogue, he noted he didn’t feel like he had the "pizazz" to pull it off. He told Cooper: "There was a conversation about 10 years ago to go on with someone, and I think that’d be the only way that I would do it at the moment. "I don’t think English artists are, like... I mean, there are some that have the pizzazz of Super Bowl, fireworks, dancers, blah, blah, blah — but me going up there and being like, 'Here’s The A Team and here’s Perfect,' no one wants to see that." However, he added that he would willingly make an appearance, and said: "If there was a show with a lot of [pizazz], say if it was Beyoncé’s show and she had all the bells and whistles, and then there was a moment where we sung Perfect together, that makes sense to me." "But me, I don’t know. I can’t picture myself doing it," he concluded, adding his "catalogue doesn’t lend itself" because he often needs to set up a loop pedal in between songs. In the meantime, Sheeran is busy promoting Plus, and will be taking to the stage at Coachella festival this weekend. Azizam, his lead single from the album, was released last week, and translates to "my beloved" in Persian, influenced by Swedish/Iranian producer Ilya Salmanzadeh. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How many fans are at the Super Bowl 2025? Caesars Superdome attendance details
Caesars Superdome was packed to the rafters on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Super Bowl is frequently the most-watched TV event in the United States, boasting 19 of the top 20 broadcasts in history. Only the M*A*S*H finale could break into the upper echelons of the charts and surpass 100 million viewers. There is simply nothing quite like the Super Bowl. The enormous interest in the game transcends sport, and makes securing a ticket to be live and present in the stadium outrageously difficult to achieve. While NFL stadiums are concrete behemoths capable of hosting tens of thousands of fans, the eventual attendances are minuscule compared to the numbers tuning in from home. RadioTimes.com brings you the Super Bowl attendance for 2025. How many fans are at the Super Bowl? Caesars Superdome was sold out for the game on Sunday night, but the official attendance confirmed inside the stadium was 65,719 – less than the arena's capacity of 73,208. The stadium is reportedly able to host an expanded maximum capacity of 76,468 fans, so the lower-than-expected figure may take some by surprise. A number of secondary re-sale tickets were flying around right up until gameday, but late punters were being asked to shell out thousands of dollars for a general admission ticket. It is believed that the announced attendance figure was based on the confirmed number of attendees inside the stadium, rather than tickets sold, which may account for some of the discrepancy between capacity and attendance. The game was expected to boast the largest attendance for a Super Bowl since 2014, which saw the Seattle Seahawks rout the Denver Broncos 43-8 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, but this did not materialise. Last year's Super Bowl was the lowest-attended big game in history due to the lower stadium capacity, with the exception of the COVID-affected 2020 Super Bowl, which was limited to a crowd of just 24,835 – excluding 30,000 cardboard cut-out fans sold for $100 per person. In 1980, Super Bowl XIV boasted the largest ever attendance at the showpiece event. A total of 103,985 fans crammed into the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams. That total may take a while to beat considering few stadiums are able to match that capacity, but what a sight it would be! Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is the Super Bowl 2025 MVP? Most Valued Player confirmed
The Super Bowl LIX MVP has been announced.
The Super Bowl Most Valued Player award is the honour nobody is allowed to admit how much they want to win it. In the build-up to every edition of the annual blockbuster game, players will talk about the team, the whole team and nothing but the team. There is no 'I' in team, after all. But in terms of individual honours in US sport, Super Bowl MVP is pretty much the gold standard, top of the charts, the ultimate recognition of greatness in the greatest game of all. Every single player on the field wants to be The Guy – That Guy. But who walked off with the honour after Super Bowl LIX? RadioTimes.com brings you the Super Bowl 2025 MVP. Who was Super Bowl 2025 MVP? Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is the Super Bowl 2025 MVP following a huge performance and victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. Hurts racked up 221 yards from 17 completed passes out of 22, plus two touchdown passes and a lone interception. He was also the team's top rusher with 72 yards from 11 carries and a touchdown to boot. List of Super Bowl MVPs Since 2000. 2000 (Super Bowl XXXIV) – Kurt Warner, QB, St. Louis Rams 2001 (Super Bowl XXXV) – Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore Ravens 2002 (Super Bowl XXXVI) – Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots 2003 (Super Bowl XXXVII) – Dexter Jackson, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2004 (Super Bowl XXXVIII) – Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots 2005 (Super Bowl XXXIX) – Deion Branch, WR, New England Patriots 2006 (Super Bowl XL) – Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 (Super Bowl XLI) – Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts 2008 (Super Bowl XLII) – Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants 2009 (Super Bowl XLIII) – Santonio Holmes, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 (Super Bowl XLIV) – Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints 2011 (Super Bowl XLV) – Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers 2012 (Super Bowl XLVI) – Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants 2013 (Super Bowl XLVII) – Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens 2014 (Super Bowl XLVIII) – Malcolm Smith, LB, Seattle Seahawks 2015 (Super Bowl XLIX) – Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots 2016 (Super Bowl 50) – Von Miller, LB, Denver Broncos 2017 (Super Bowl LI) – Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots 2018 (Super Bowl LII) – Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles 2019 (Super Bowl LIII) – Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots 2020 (Super Bowl LIV) – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs 2021 (Super Bowl LV) – Tom Brady, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2022 (Super Bowl LVI) – Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams 2023 (Super Bowl LVII) – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs 2024 (Super Bowl LVIII) – Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs 2025 (Super Bowl LIX) – Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who won the Super Bowl 2025? Result and key stats
Your complete round-up of Super Bowl 2025, including the final scoreline.
The Philadelphia Eagles are your Super Bowl LIX champions. They defeated the reigning champions Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 following a dramatic night in New Orleans. The Chiefs started the game in dire straits as three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes completed just five of 11 passes for 24 yards and threw two interceptions in a point-less first half for his team. In contrast, the Eagles looked assured, confident and executed their plan to perfection. Jalen Hurts inspired his men to a 24-0 lead by halftime and continued to soar after Kendrick Lamar's set. The Eagles' defense continually put Patrick Mahomes on his back throughout the game, and limited Travis Kelce to just four receptions all night. RadioTimes.com brings you the Super Bowl 2025 result, scoreline and key stats. Super Bowl 2025 result Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 2025 stats Philadelphia Eagles Passing: Jalen Hurts (17/22 for 221yds, 2 TD, 1 INT) Rushing: Jalen Hurts (11 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD) Receiving: DeVonta Smith (4 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD) Kansas City Chiefs Passing: Patrick Mahomes (21/32 for 257yds, 3 TD, 2 INT) Rushing: Patrick Mahomes (4 carries, 25 yards) Receiving: Xavier Worthy (8 receptions, 157 yards, 2 TD) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Super Bowl 2025 highlights on TV: Time, channel and live stream
Your complete guide to watching Super Bowl 2025 highlights in the UK.
Staying up late in the UK to watch the Super Bowl is not for everyone. That's why game highlights are more important than ever. The kick-off time in New Orleans translates as 11:30pm in the UK, meaning anyone who respects their body clock and their employment status may call it a night soon after the first punches are thrown at Caesars Superdome. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the big game and whether you're gearing up for the long haul or reading this in the morning after full night's sleep, we've got you covered with all the details for game snippets. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch highlights of the Super Bowl in 2025. How to watch Super Bowl highlights Super Bowl highlights will be readily available soon after the big game finishes. The best place to go for Super Bowl highlights will be the official NFL YouTube channel. Last year, it posted a 21-minute highlights reel of all the big moments throughout the game, featuring official commentary from Fox. Sky Sports NFL will broadcast highlights from 7am on Monday 10th February, with further snippets broadcast across its social media channels during the game and afterwards. ITV is yet to confirm whether it will have a full highlights or review show. How to watch the Super Bowl live The Super Bowl will be shown live on ITV1, Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN from 10:45pm on Sunday 9th February 2025 into the early hours of Monday morning. The big game kicks off at 11:30pm. You can stream the action live on ITVX via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Fans can also watch the game live on Sky Sports NFL and Main Event via a Sky TV package or you can also watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams appear in Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show
Uncle Sam was present in New Orleans – and he wasn't the only special guest.
Samuel L. Jackson and Serena Williams were among the special guests to make a surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 2025 halftime show in the middle of a dramatic night in New Orleans. The Philadelphia Eagles ran out 40-22 winners over the Kansas City Chiefs in the big game, but the Super Bowl is about more than a mere football game. The annual halftime show is a US institution – a stage that many of the world's greatest acts have performed on. Kendrick's name was put up in lights in the Caesars Superdome, but he wasn't the only huge name on display during the break. Jackson opened the show dressed as the iconic Uncle Sam. The 76-year-old actor introduced HUMBLE. star Kendrick to the stage, as well as chipping in with his own advice throughout the mash-up of his greatest hits. Even more surprisingly, tennis megastar Williams made a cameo appearance in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment dancing under a street light. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was not announced during the performance, surely leading to more than a few fans rushing to rewind. View oEmbed on the source website And finally, Kendrick was joined by artist SZA to perform Luther and All the Stars, while rapper Mustard also made an appearance on stage. Oh, and just in case you're wondering, Kendrick did roll out Not Like Us. He saved the controversial track until the very end of his set. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl wins: How many times has Mahomes won the Super Bowl?
Patrick Mahomes is going for a three-peat with Kansas City Chiefs – but how many times has he won the Super Bowl?
Patrick Mahomes is that guy. He's the face of the Kansas City Chiefs, he's the quarterback of the current generation, he's the poster boy for the entire NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs QB is aiming to haul in another Vince Lombardi Trophy for his bulging cabinet tonight in New Orleans as he stares down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Nine NFL teams passed on Mahomes before he landed in Kansas City. The rest is history. But just how successful has he been? RadioTimes.com brings you the full round-up of Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl heroics throughout his career so far. Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl wins Patrick Mahomes has won three Super Bowl titles during his seven full seasons in the NFL since being drafted in 2017. Of course, should he win tonight's Super Bowl LIX, he will have recorded an outrageous four Super Bowl wins in just eight seasons, with a long career left to play. Former New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady has won the most Super Bowls of any player in history with seven rings. In the Super Bowl era, Charles Haley is the only other player beyond Brady to win more than four titles. He claimed five titles, while a stack of stars have recorded four. Mahomes would join esteemed company should he rack up No. 4 and would be fancied to surpass Brady by the time he retires. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Tom Brady Super Bowl wins: How many times has Brady won the Super Bowl?
Tom Brady is back for the Super Bowl – but he won't be on the field.
Tom Brady is the undisputed king of the Super Bowl. If you've witnessed Brady in the greatest show on turf, you've witnessed greatness. He is back for the Super Bowl in 2025, but the former New England Patriots megastar will make his presence felt in the commentary booth as opposed to the field. No player has recorded more Super Bowl victories than Brady during his stunning career – not a bad tagline for the 199th pick of the NFL Draft in 2000. The collective 32 NFL teams passed on Brady 198 times combined before he landed a spot on the New England Patriots' roster. The rest is history. RadioTimes.com brings you the full round-up of Tom Brady's Super Bowl heroics throughout his glittering career. Tom Brady Super Bowl wins Tom Brady won seven Super Bowl titles during his 22-year career, that's more championships than any player in history, even if we include the NFL Championship which pre-dated the Super Bowl. Brady appeared in 10 Super Bowls throughout his career, winning seven of them and being crowned Super Bowl MVP on five occasions. He earned his first triumph with the Patriots in 2001 before following up with titles in 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018. Brady left the Patriots to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and, you guessed it, lifted the Vince Lombardi trophy a seventh time at the first attempt with his new team. After a brief retirement in 2022, Brady returned for a final season with the Bucs. He announced in February 2023 that he was retiring "for good". His benchmark has been set. Many of the iconic 1960s Green Bay Packers team won five titles with the team, including the NFL Championship and first couple of Super Bowl games. Three members of that team, Fuzzy Thurston, Forrest Gregg and Herb Adderley, also picked up a title each with other teams, taking their totals to six. In the Super Bowl era, only one player other than Brady has managed five Super Bowl titles. Charles Haley won Super Bowls XXIII and XXIV with the San Francisco 49ers in the late 1980s before triumphing three times with the Dallas Cowboys in the 90s. A number of Pittsburgh Steelers players lifted the trophy four times in the 70s, while many of Brady's teammates, such as Rob Gronkowski and kicker Adam Vinatieri, earned four Super Bowl titles throughout the span of their careers, including an extra title or two with other teams. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2025?
Your guide to the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl live from New Orleans.
You didn't think you were tuning in for a sports game alone, did you? This is the Super Bowl. There's a procedure. Before we even contemplate the idea of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles going hammer and tongs at each other, we have some business to attend to. The national anthem is a traditional part of all major American sporting events, but the Super Bowl rendition seems to matter more. The is the United States of America, displaying the totality of the United States of America, in approximately 79 seconds. But who has the honour of singing it in 2025? And what about the other big musical numbers on the night? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the national anthem at Super Bowl 2025. Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2025? Jon Batiste will sing the US national anthem ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The 38-year-old musician has recorded and performed alongside an array of superstars including Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Prince and Alicia Keys. He will have the honour of leading the stadium in a rousing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Cue the roar as he strikes the high note. Who is singing America the Beautiful at the Super Bowl 2025? Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will sing America the Beautiful as part of the ceremony prior to the game. Shorty is a homegrown hero from New Orleans, famed for playing his namesake instrument in a range of jazz and funk settings. Daigle – a two-time Grammy-winning contemporary Christian artist – is also a Louisiana native and was asked to collaborate with Shorty for the ultimate show. Who is singing Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl 2025? Ledisi will perform Lift Every Voice and Sing. The early 20th century hymn has risen back to prominence following the death of George Floyd in 2020. The song has become part of the Super Bowl schedule, having been performed ahead of five consecutive games dating back to 2021, the first Super Bowl since Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What time is the Super Bowl 2025? UK time, date and location
Your complete guide to when the Super Bowl 2025 will go ahead, including date, time and location.
The NFL's showpiece game will be staged in New Orleans this weekend as Super Bowl LIX touches down. Back-to-back champions Kansas City Chiefs are aiming for a historic three-peat, while the Philadelphia Eagles are aiming to disrupt the all-conquering champions' dominance. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Eagles counterpart Jalen Hurts will duke it out under the Superdome roof to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for Super Bowl 2025, including date, time and location. When is the Super Bowl 2025? The Super Bowl 2025 takes place on Sunday 9th February 2025. The game was traditionally held on the first Sunday in February between 2004 and 2021. However, due to scheduling changes – which include adding a whole extra game to the regular season – the slot has been pushed back by one week for the foreseeable future. Super Bowl 2025 start time The Super Bowl will kick off at 11:30pm in the UK. Of course, that is considerably later than the 5:30pm local start time enjoyed by fans inside the stadium in New Orleans. Where is the Super Bowl 2025 held? Super Bowl LVIX will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2025. The game will be played at the Caesar's Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, which boasts a 73,208 capacity, expandable to 76,468 for big events – and they don't come any bigger than this one. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Two essential NFL rules to enjoy the Super Bowl 2025
The Super Bowl can be a baffling spectacle for those who haven't watched American Football before but two simple rules can help anyone enjoy the big game.
How can people actually enjoy this? Do people actually enjoy this? Why do they wear armour? Isn't this just rugby? When is the halftime show? Superb Owl #banter lol. WHERE IS TAYLOR?! Can I go to bed yet? It can only be Super Bowl Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome this weekend. Whether people are curious to tune in and see what all the fuss is about on the field, the Kendrick Lamar halftime show or simply to understand why Taylor Swift and Donald Trump are trending worldwide across every conceivable social media platform, the Super Bowl has a way of drawing people in. It also has a knack for completely overwhelming those tuning in to watch an American football game for the first time. That's why we're here to help. RadioTimes.com has got you covered with the absolute basics, and believe it or not, you can make sense of the Super Bowl – enough to enjoy it – by simply knowing two fundamental rules of the sport. 1. What is a 1st down? The entire sport boils down to teams attempting to advance up the pitch. Each team is given four attempts (downs) to move the ball forward at least 10 yards via throwing and catching the ball or running with it. At the start of possession, a team will have their first attempt to advance 10 yards. This is known as 1st & 10 (1st attempt/down, 10 yards left to reach the marker). For example, if a quarterback in a 1st & 10 situation throws the ball to a teammate standing five yards further up the field, play will stop and that team will advance five yards. The 1st (attempt) and 10 (yards to go) situation will become a 2nd & 5 situation – it is their second attempt and they have five yards to reach their target. If the ball is caught, or a player runs with the ball, beyond the original 10-yard target line, this will result in a 1st down because they have successfully advanced at least 10 yards in those attempts – a fresh 1st & 10 situation has arrived. The next 10-yard situation will begin from where the player with the ball is brought down, tackled or where he runs off the field. This process repeats until a team gets the ball into the endzone to record a touchdown or close enough to the goal posts to attempt a kicked field goal. If a team does not reach the 10 yards in four attempts, the ball goes to the other team. This can happen simply by not breaking down the opposition's defence, or the ball can be directly intercepted by the opposition and they can launch a counter attack. Usually, a team will kick the ball away on their 4th down to avoid their opponents getting the ball in a good position for their possession. 2. How many points for a touchdown and field goal? Taking the ball into the end zone will instantly reward that team with six points. They can then choose to: A) Kick the ball through the posts for one extra point. B) Have one chance at throwing or running the ball into the endzone again – from short range – for two extra points. Field goals are rewarded with three points. And that really is all you need to know! Understanding tactics, formations, specific positions and bizarre rules (don't get us started) will only add to the enjoyment, but at its core, American Football is all about the four attempts at advancing the ball 10 yards forward to stick points on the board. Or you could just go to bed. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What is the Super Bowl? The NFL's showpiece game explained
The Super Bowl is the only event taking place on Planet Earth this weekend - that is, if you live east of the Pacific, west of the Atlantic, south of Canada and north of Mexico... The big game draws an audience like no other spectacle can in the United States of America. Approximately one in every three people across the States – with a population above 330 million people – will settle down to watch the game, while the rest of the world (generally speaking) either carries on as usual or goes to sleep. But what is exactly is the Super Bowl? Why is it so important to the US? And how many chicken wings will be consumed in honour of the occasion (clue: over 1,000,000,000 in the US alone) this weekend? RadioTimes.com explains why the Super Bowl is such a big deal in the US sporting calendar. What is the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl is the culmination of the NFL season. Thirty-two teams are divided into two conferences of 16 (the AFC and NFC). Each conference is divided into divisions of four (West, North, East, South). The best teams in each division, plus a few lucky runners-up, qualify for the playoffs, which lead to the crowning of an AFC champion and an NFC champion. Those two teams compete in the big one – the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is a cultural centrepiece in the USA. It draws in around 100 million domestic viewers alone, with 112m tuning in for the 2023 game – that's approximately one third of the entire population of the country. As a standalone sporting event, it's a big deal, but the spectacle is a marriage between sport and entertainment, presented with layer upon layer of glitz and glam. The iconic half-time show has seen some of the world's all-time biggest-selling acts perform on the field. Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, U2, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Beyoncé and many, many more have performed on the grand stage. The universal audience of the Super Bowl, from sports fans to entertainment lovers, results in an incredible attraction to the game, which in turn has advertisers licking their lips. Super Bowl commercials have developed a legendary status, with brands trying to out-do each other at every opportunity to produce the most eye-catching, memorable, iconic ads. Many tune into the Super Bowl simply to watch the adverts in between, with Hollywood A-listers and immense production value applied to every commercial shown. The ads better be worth the approximate $7 million it costs for a 30-second slot during a break. View oEmbed on the source website Beyond the stadium, the game, the sport, the entertainment, spectacle and advertising opportunities, the Super Bowl provides the US with a perfect excuse to indulge. New data in 2024 suggests Americans will spend around $17.3bn ($86.04 per person) on food, drinks, merchandise, decorations and more to prepare for the game. Almost 9 million kilograms of potato and tortilla chips are expected to be consumed, as well as 1.4 billion chicken wings – enough to encircle Planet Earth three times. All of that will be washed down by a reported – and utterly mind-boggling – 2 billion pints of beer over the weekend. While it's tough to get an accurate read on the stats and figures, one thing is certain: the Super Bowl is big news. Outside of the US, its appeal is growing, but it remains far smaller than within the US itself. Around 40 million people tune in for the game around the globe each year, but with the NFL ramping up efforts to play games in the UK, Germany, Brazil and further afield, don't be surprised if Super Bowl mania continues to spread across the globe. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? Cost, value and number of rings
Your complete guide to Super Bowl rings and their true cost
There's more than glory and ambition on the line when NFL teams lock horns in the Super Bowl. Players earn huge bonuses for reeling in the big one, the title every team craves, but more than that, they are each presented with a unique reminder of their victory. Super Bowl winners are handed dazzling, bespoke rings, crafted specifically for that team in the wake of their triumph. There are plenty of iconic sports trophies to be won around the world, but few are as personal and wearable as a flashy Super Bowl ring. Hundreds of rings are scattered around the world, but winning one is an incredibly tough ask, with some of the finest NFL players in history leaving the sport without one. Tom Brady doesn't quite boast this problem. The newly-retired quarterback legend boasts a whopping seven rings, one for each of his glorious triumphs. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Super Bowl rings. How much is a Super Bowl ring worth? The NFL stumps up between $5,000 and $7,000 per ring to give to teams, but rings often cost more than that price tag. Each ring is custom built by the winning team, with various styles and gemstones used, usually incorporating the colours, name and logo of the team. The precise cost of a ring is kept private by teams, but most of the market value of a ring after it has been handed to a player is determined by the stature of the player himself. For example, 10 players on a team may be given Super Bowl rings worth an initial $15,000 but when it comes to re-sale and 'value' a ring worn by the quarterback is going to fetch a higher market price than one awarded to a special teams player. Most expensive Super Bowl ring cost The New England Patriots' rings for their 2015 triumph were reportedly worth $36,500 each. If they chose to hand out 100 throughout their organisation, that's a cool $3.65 million! Another high-roller ring came in 2017 when the Patriots produced the largest ever comeback in Super Bowl history. They motored back from 28-3 down to defeat the Atlanta Falcons and celebrated with Super Bowl rings featuring... 283 diamonds each. In terms of the highest-recorded Super Bowl ring sale, New York Giants' two-time champion Lawrence Taylor's 1990 winners' ring was sold for a cool £169,000 by his son in 2012. Who gets a Super Bowl ring? It is completely up to a team's owners to determine who gets an official Super Bowl ring. Traditionally, players and key coaches are each given a top-tier ring, with further team staff given rings featuring lesser stones or faux diamonds at a lower cost per piece. The NFL offers up a bonus for teams that covers at least part of the cost for up to 150 rings per winning team. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What channel is Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs on? Super Bowl LIX TV coverage, live stream and UK time
Check out how to watch Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
The Kansas City Chiefs are gunning for a three-peat when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans this weekend. The Chiefs ran away with the AFC title once again as they recorded a 15-2 winning record in the regular season, despite showing signs of weakness compared to previous campaigns. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has led his team to the big game for the fourth time in his career since 2019. He has won three Super Bowl MVP titles and may need to produce a performance worthy of a fourth if his team are to overcome their opponents this time. Watch Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs on: ITV1 | Sky Sports | NFL Game Pass via DAZN The Eagles arrive in high spirits following a stunning season from star running-back Saquon Barkley. The former New York Giants hero has found a new lease of life in Philadelphia and powered through 2,005 yards worth of rushing yards in the regular season. This rematch of the 2023 blockbuster – which ended 38-35 in the Chiefs' favour – is set to provide fans across the globe with plenty to enjoy over the course of Sunday evening. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs on TV and online. When is Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs? Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday 9th February 2025. Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs kick-off time Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs will kick off at 11:30pm UK time. What TV channel is Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs on? The Super Bowl will be shown live on ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL on TV. ITV is available on free-to-air TV, while you'll need to subscribe to a Sky Sports package to watch the game on its platform on TV. How to live stream Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. You can stream the action live on ITVX via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just 99p. Philadelphia Eagles v Kansas City Chiefs odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Philadelphia Eagles (10/11) Kansas City Chiefs (5/6)* For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Watch Super Bowl 2025 with adverts, US commercials and trailers in UK
Your complete guide to watching the Super Bowl live in the UK with US adverts and trailers.
We spend our whole lives trying to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge adverts, and then the Super Bowl comes along. If the game isn't enough for you, if the halftime show still hasn't topped up your enjoyment meter, the Super Bowl's famed commercials will surely leave you feeling satisfied. The magic number for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial slot in 2025 is reportedly hovering around $8 million (£6.7m), and brands will make the most of their moment in the ultimate spotlight with a range of weird, wacky and wonderful adverts. UK fans usually miss out on all the fun and games of the commercials in real time, but NFL Game Pass on DAZN offers viewers the opportunity to soak up the full, unfiltered US broadcast featuring all the sensational ads the Super Bowl has to offer. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch the Super Bowl 2025 with the iconic US Super Bowl adverts and trailers. Super Bowl adverts and trailers in the UK DAZN will show Super Bowl LIX in all its glory, complete with US adverts and trailers throughout the night. For a limited time, you can pick up an NFL Game Pass on DAZN for just 99p, meaning you can watch full live coverage of the Super Bowl. You can tune in via a range of devices, including smartphones and tablets, or cast the stream to your TV. Special offer: Watch the Super Bowl with US adverts and trailers for just 99p on DAZN Brands usually publish the adverts and trailers on their official social media and YouTube channels upon release, so you can search and enjoy them at your leisure. How much do Super Bowl commercials cost? The cost of a 30-second Super Bowl ad slot will set you back a cool $8 million. That is before the costs associated with creating the advert in the first place, with huge sports stars and major names from the world of showbiz all featuring in snippets with no expense spared on production values. For an example of how wild the commercials can get, esteemed director Martin Scorsese was drafted in to feature in a spot for website-building company Squarespace in 2024. Which trailers will be released during the Super Bowl? The most hotly anticipated film trailers to be released during the Super Bowl in 2025 include Alien: Earth and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. It remains to be seen whether those films will be shown off on Sunday night, but we can expect a host of them to be unveiled, plus plenty of surprises. You can also expect some huge-name cameos in adverts across the night that other viewers in the UK will not be able to see anywhere else in real time. Special offer: Watch the Super Bowl with US adverts and trailers for just 99p on DAZN Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why is Donald Trump at the Super Bowl 2025?
Donald Trump is the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl.
Donald Trump will become the first sitting president in United States history to attend a Super Bowl this weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming for their third successive title against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Sunday night, and President Trump will make history by his presence at the game. Chiefs quarterback Mahomes told reporters during a pre-game press conference: “It's always cool to be able to play in front of a sitting president. Someone that is at the top position in our country. It's cool to hear that he's seen me play football and respects the game that I play." Tight-end Travis Kelce – who is currently dating Taylor Swift – also spoke about Trump's presence at the big game. He said: “I think, you know, no matter who the president is, I know I’m excited because it’s the biggest game of my life, you know, and having the president there, you know, it’s the best country in the world. So, that’d be pretty cool." After Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 US Presidential Election, Trump posted on Truth Social: "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT." The 47th President, aged 78, is expected to feature in a pre-recorded pre-game interview with Fox, the US broadcasters of the big game in 2025. This is a recurring, if sporadically upheld, tradition among US presidents, though game attendance clearly is not. But why is Trump attending the big game this year having opted against attending during his first term in office? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Donald Trump's attendance at the Super Bowl in 2025. Why is Donald Trump at the Super Bowl? Donald Trump will attend the Super Bowl in 2025 after being invited to be a guest of honour at the event by New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson. The Saints own the Caesars Superdome, despite not featuring in the showpiece game on this occasion. Trump has experienced a fractious relationship with the NFL over the years, dating back to the 1980s. He was publicly outspoken against Colin Kaepernick's kneeling protest during the national anthem ahead of NFL games, while he has also criticised the league's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and programs. On the flip side, many players have delcared support for Trump, with numerous players replicating his viral dance moves, while San Francisco 49ers star Joey Bosa was fined for interrupting a post-game interview wearing a Make America Great Again cap. In 1983, Trump owned the United States Football League (USFL) side New Jersey Generals and launched a legal challenge against the NFL in an effort to force a merger. He was unsuccessful and the USFL eventually folded. Trump was also rumoured to be mounting a bid to by the Buffalo Bills franchise in 2014, but was outbid by Terry Pegula, billionaire father of WTA tennis star Jessica Pegula. He has not declared allegiance to either team in the upcoming Super Bowl match-up. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals?
Look, we've all wondered about it. Welcome to the safe space where there is no judgement for asking the big questions of life: why does the Super Bowl brand itself with Roman numerals? Super Bowl LIX has arrived and we'd love to tell you the tradition was started by Titus Caesar Vespasianus enjoying a spot of gridiron football in ancient Rome – he certainly had the state-of-the-art stadium for it. Unfortunately the truth feels disappointingly mundane compared to the idea of the Kansas City Chiefs going for their 'IIIrd' consecutive title against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Colosseum circa 80AD. RadioTimes.com finally reveals why the Super Bowl uses Roman numerals. Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals? There's a very valid reason for the Super Bowl using Roman numerals beyond aesthetics. We will use this season to demonstrate. The current NFL season is referred to as the 2024 season, as the regular season was staged between September and December 2024. The playoffs ran through January 2025 and the Super Bowl is hosted in February 2025. While 'Super Bowl 2025' is a perfectly valid expression for the big game taking place this weekend, it may have caused confusion as the official name for the game considering the 2025 NFL season will take place later this year. To avoid conflict, Lamar Hunt – former owner of the Kansas City Chiefs who also coined the term 'Super Bowl' – is credited with the idea for referring to Super Bowls with numbers, starting with Super Bowl 3. The Roman numerals were introduced for Super Bowl V (5) in 1971 – following the 1970 season – and the earlier Super Bowl encounters were retrospectively rebranded as Super Bowl I, II, III and IV. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where is Super Bowl 2025 held? Stadium capacity, location and pictures
The Super Bowl stadium looks resplendent ahead of the big game in 2025.
The Super Bowl stadium selection process is always a highly competitive and political affair. Hosting a Super Bowl goes far beyond staging a mere sporting occasion. Hosting the Super Bowl means flinging the doors open to the world. Cities are often redeveloped specifically for the Super Bowl, with local economies enjoying massive boosts for staging the show. A-list stars, dignitaries and – of course – Taylor Swift will jet in for this year's major event at a historic arena. This year's Super Bowl stadium has been subjected to $600m worth of additions since the last Super Bowl hosted here in 2013. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details, facts and figures about the Super Bowl stadium in 2025. Where is the Super Bowl 2025 held? Super Bowl LIX will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2025. The game will be played at Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. Super Bowl 2025 stadium capacity Caesars Superdome boasts a 73,208 capacity for regular games, which makes it the seventh biggest stadium in the NFL. Reports suggest the stadium is expandable to 76,468 for the biggest events, and they don't get any bigger than the Super Bowl. The Chicago Bears' Soldier Field is the smallest stadium with a 61,500 capacity, while MetLife Stadium – home to the New York Giants and New York Jets – maxes out at 82,500. Super Bowl stadium facts and figures Stadium stats Constructed: 1971-1975 Opened: August 1975 Cost to build: $134 million ($759m in 2023 dollars, with over $1 billion spent on renovations since Hurricane Katrina in 2005) NFL capacity: 73,208 (rising to 76,468) Basketball capacity: 73,432 Baseball capacity: 56,941 Record attendance: 78,133 (WrestleMania 34 in 2018) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is the home team in the Super Bowl 2025?
Super Bowl LIX is played at a neutral stadium, but there's a designated home team. We're here to make it make sense.
The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl taking place in New Orleans this weekend – but there's still a home team. How? Each Super Bowl boasts a designated home team, regardless of where the game is played. 2025 is no different. You may think both teams enter the showpiece game as equals, but the home team designation does come with one or two minor perks that could tip the psychological scales in their favour. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the home team at Super Bowl 2025. Who is the home team at Super Bowl 2025? The Super Bowl 2025 home team will be the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFC Champions will be the first name on the sheet, and while the benefits are minimal, there are two small bonuses that come with the home team status. The Eagles get to choose which jersey to wear. They have chosen to wear their green home jersey, as expected, meaning the Kansas City Chiefs will don their white away uniform. Aside from aesthetics, the Eagles' second bonus is that they will select heads or tails in the coin toss before the game, which effectively determines which team will take possession of the football first. It's still a 50:50 shout rather than a genuine advantage to have the coin toss pick. What is the Super Bowl home team curse? The Super Bowl curse doesn't actually relate to the 'administrative' home team (in this case, the Kansas City Chiefs). Instead, the home team curse revolves around the Super Bowl stadium itself. The curse involved the Super Bowl host team failing to qualify for the Super Bowl that year. The curse was broken when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams made it to the Super Bowl in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Both teams went on to win the big game on their home turf. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Super Bowl 2025 halftime show on TV: Channel and live stream details
The Super Bowl is the event on the calendar when sport and entertainment collide like no other.
The Super Bowl is as well-known for its halftime show as it is for the actual NFL game going on either side of it. Titans of the music industry have been honoured with a place under the ultimate spotlight for decades, and 2025 is the year of Kendrick Lamar. The 37-year-old rapper performed alongside an all-star line-up, including Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige and Eminem in 2022, but he will own the stage to himself in New Orleans this Sunday night. Fans in the UK will brave the time difference for the HUMBLE. star, with plenty of options to tune in for the halftime festivities. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for how to watch the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. How to watch the Super Bowl halftime show in the UK Fans in the UK will be able to tune in to the Super Bowl and its halftime show on ITV1, Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN. You can also stream the action live on ITVX, Sky Go and NOW via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts for just £0.99. The halftime show is also usually uploaded to the official NFL YouTube channel the next day in full. When is the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show? The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday 9th February 2024 in local time, but the actual halftime show will be staged in the early hours of Monday morning. The game will kick off at 11:30pm UK time, this means that we can expect the halftime show to take place at approximately 1:15am in the early hours of Monday 10th February. However, timings are very flexible due to the nature of the game. Everything hinges on what happens in the first two quarters. Keep an eye on the action from 12:30am onwards as the clock counts down to the halfway stage. The halftime show typically lasts between 12 and 15 minutes as the football players take a break from the intensity of the game. Super Bowl halftime show trailer Apple Music, who sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show, released a trailer for Kendrick Lamar's performance. You can watch the teaser clip below. View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What time is the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show? UK time and performers
The Super Bowl is more than just one of the biggest sporting occasions in the world.
The Super Bowl is the ultimate collision of the sport and entertainment worlds, a perfect meeting place for the best and brightest from both industries to showcase their talents to the world. Of course, the Super Bowl halftime show is the stuff of legends, with some of the world's most esteemed artists taking to the field to perform for millions over the decades. In 2025, Kendrick Lamar will dominate proceedings as the first solo hip-hop artist to command the Super Bowl stage. The HUMBLE rapper is no stranger to the big game following an appearance in 2022 alongside Dr Dre, Mary J Blige, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, but this night belongs solely to Kendrick. RadioTimes.com brings you all the timing details for the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. What time is the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show? The Super Bowl halftime show will take place on Sunday 9th February 2024, midway through the game, as the name suggests! The game will kick off at 11:30pm UK time, this means that we can expect the halftime show to take place at approximately 1:15am in the early hours of Monday 10th February. However, timings are very flexible due to the nature of the game. Everything hinges on what happens in the first two quarters. Keep an eye on the action from 12:30am onwards as the clock counts down to the halfway stage. The halftime show typically lasts between 12 and 15 minutes as the football players take a break from the intensity of the game. How to watch the Super Bowl halftime show in the UK Fans in the UK will be able to tune in to the Super Bowl and its halftime show on ITV1, Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN. You can also stream the action live on ITVX, Sky Go and NOW via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. The halftime show is also usually uploaded to the official NFL YouTube channel the next day in full. Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? The Super Bowl 2025 halftime show will see Kendrick Lamar take to the stage as the main event. He was confirmed for the prestigious slot back in September 2024 and follows in the footsteps of a number of huge names in recent years. Last year saw the return of Usher to the spotlight, we had Rihanna in 2023, while a mega mash-up of Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige and Kendrick Lamar took to the stage in 2022. Rihanna clinched the honour of the most viewed Super Bowl halftime show ever, with 118.7 million tuning in live on the night in the US, before Usher smashed the record which now stands at 129.3 million. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Super Bowl 2025 on TV in UK: Coverage, watch free and online
Our complete guide to the Super Bowl 2025 on TV as the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Super Bowl LIX has landed, with the Kansas City Chiefs gearing up to compete for a third consecutive title against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. The 2025 showdown is a rematch of the famous 2023 Super Bowl contest which saw the Chiefs topple the Eagles in a blockbuster 38-35 nail-biter – widely regarded as one of the most entertaining Super Bowl games in recent history. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes guided his men to victory over the San Francisco 49ers last year, and is now aiming for the 'three-peat', something that has never been achieved before in Super Bowl history. Standing in his and the Chiefs' way, the Eagles, primed and ready with QB Jalen Hurts under centre and running-back Saquon Barkley lining up in the backfield with MVP potential written all over him. Fans in the UK are in for a treat should they choose to sacrifice their body clock for the big occasion. RadioTimes.com has got all the details of how to watch the Super Bowl live on TV in 2025. How to watch the Super Bowl 2025 in the UK The Super Bowl will be shown live on Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN from 10:45pm on Sunday 9th February 2025 into the early hours of Monday morning. The big game kicks off at 11:30pm. Fans can watch the game live on Sky Sports NFL and Main Event via a Sky TV package, or you can watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. How to watch Super Bowl 2025 for free in the UK The Super Bowl is available to watch live on ITV1 for free. You can also stream the action live on ITVX via a host of devices, including smartphones and tablets. How to watch the Super Bowl in the US In the US, Super Bowl broadcasting duties are on a three-year cycle between NBC, CBS and Fox. In 2025, it's the turn of FOX, in partnership with Tubi, to show the event. Kevin Burkhardt is back to commentate once again, and he will be joined by Super Bowl commentary debutant – and seven-time champion – Tom Brady. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi are on sideline reporter duty, while Mike Pereira is on rules analysis. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Super Bowl ratings revealed as 'Taylor Effect' aids biggest ever audience
Super Bowl 2024 was the most watched of all time.
The Super Bowl 2024 will go down in history, as it's been revealed that it was the most watched Super Bowl of all time - no mean feat, considering the fact it's one of America's most anticipated sporting events of the year. The Super Bowl, which aired over the past weekend, raked in a staggering 123.4 million viewers across CBS, Nickelodeon, Univision and digital platforms including NFL+ (via Deadline). Last year's audience figures were record-breaking at the time, with a total viewership figure of 115.1 million on Fox, but this year's records have broken 2023's figures and risen by 7 per cent. The game was not only the most watched in Super Bowl history, though, as it was also the second most watched TV programme of all time - being usurped only by the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. So, why has this year's Super Bowl attracted so many viewers? Well, Taylor Swift has a lot to do with it, with levels of excitement building for some time over Swift's attendance at the game. Cheering on boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, the impact of Swift's attendance at Sunday evening's game brought in a new legion of fans who otherwise wouldn't have been as interested in the match. According to Variety, 20 per cent of Super Bowl 2024 viewers said they were rooting for the Chiefs because of Kelce and Swift's relationship, according to a flash survey conducted by consumer research firm Numerator. According to the same data, 48 per cent of viewers surveyed said they were cheering for the Chiefs, compared with 37 per cent for the 49ers. The same research posed the statement of "I think Taylor Swift is a distraction for the NFL", to which 34 per cent of those surveyed responded with "somewhat" or "completely" agree, while 32 per cent neither agree nor disagree and 34 per cent "somewhat" or "completely" disagree, according to the researcher. Earlier this month, it was revealed that there's been a major increase in Brits' interest in the NFL, especially for fans of Swift. Over half (51 per cent) of respondents who identified as a Swiftie said they would be more likely to watch the Super Bowl this year in comparison to last year. Speaking about that data, Sky Sports NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter said: "It's great that the sport I love is growing in the UK. You can feel that passion in the participation at grassroots levels in flag football and full contact, as well as the audience figures and interaction on social media." View Green Video on the source website If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Super Bowl 2024 on TV in UK: How to watch Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers
Our complete guide to the Super Bowl 2024 on TV as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers.
The Super Bowl is here. The talking, the showbiz, the build-up stops now – let the game begin. The Kansas City Chiefs enter their fourth Super Bowl of the last five years and will aim to claim their third title in that spell in a bid to establish their dynasty. They will face major opposition from the San Francisco 49ers, who boast plenty of weapons able to hurt the champs in this one. If the 49ers were to secure a win, it would be the first time they have done so in 20 years after being defeated in their last Super Bowl outing four years ago... by the Chiefs. There's some serious history between the two teams that with plenty at stake. Any British fans hoping to watch the full game are in for a late night in front of the TV, but never fear. RadioTimes.com has got all the details of how to watch the Super Bowl live on TV in 2024. Read more: Best NFL players in the league | Best NFL players of all time | Super Bowl on TV | Super Bowl halftime show timings | Super Bowl halftime show on TV | Super Bowl presenters and commentators | Super Bowl highlights | Super Bowl preview Is the Super Bowl on UK TV? Yes! Super Bowl LVIII is coming to UK TV screens this weekend, with a whole range of choices including free-to-air channels, paid subscriptions and even an option to watch the full US broadcast including adverts and more. Check out the range of options below, including timings and links to watch the game on a host of platforms. How to watch the Super Bowl 2024 in UK The Super Bowl will be shown live on ITV1, Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN from 10:45pm on Sunday 11th February 2024 into the early hours of Monday morning. The big game kicks off at 11:30pm. You can stream the action live on ITVX via a host of devices, including smartphones and tablets. Fans can also watch the game live on Sky Sports NFL and Main Event via a Sky TV package, or you can watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN, which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts, for just £0.99. Sky Sports experts' top tips to watch the Super Bowl as a new fan Sky Sports NFL presenter Neil Reynolds Generally, they're trying to move the ball down the field in in 10-yard chunks, you get four goes to move down the field, and you should follow the quarterback. That quarterback is either going to: A) hand it to somebody who tries to run downfield B) he's going to run it himself or C) he's going to throw the football. We'll be talking about the quarterbacks a lot on Sky Sports, it's a huge part of the NFL, so that's who you have got to focus on. Sky Sports expert analyst Phoebe Schecter Find one person on offense to watch, don't try and follow the ball wherever it goes because it almost becomes chaos. I would recommend you just pick one person, whether that's the running back or receiver and watch what they do. You can build the picture up that way. You could also watch the offensive line as a group. If they're standing up and going backwards, the quarterback's going to pass, if they're running forwards, it's a run play, for the most part. Try to narrow your vision on what you're seeing. Super Bowl FAQs: NFL rules | How long is the Super Bowl? | How much are Super Bowl rings worth? | Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? | Super Bowl attendance | What is the Super Bowl? | Why does Super Bowl use Roman numerals? How to watch the Super Bowl in the US In the US, Super Bowl broadcasting duties are on a three year cycle between NBC, CBS and Fox. In 2024, it's the turn of CBS, in partnership with Paramount Plus, to show the event. Jim Nantz is back to commentate on his seventh Super Bowl, and he will be joined by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the booth. Tracy Wolfson and Evan Washburn are on sideline reporter duty, while Gene Steratore and Jay Feely are on rules analysis. In 2023, Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen brought all the coverage of Super Bowl LVII for Fox as each made their Super Bowl commentary debut on the night. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What channel is Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers on? Super Bowl LVIII TV coverage, live stream and UK time
Check out how to watch Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
The Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in a duel between two of the hottest NFL teams in the league this season. The Chiefs won the big game in 2023 but failed to truly ignite until the latter stages of the campaign. Now they're hot, they're really hot. Of course, they will be backed by Taylor Swift, who will be in the house at Allegiant Stadium to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce in the thick of the action. Watch Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers on: ITV1 | Sky Sports | NFL Game Pass via DAZN However, the San Francisco 49ers are a team capable of destroying the narrative with understated superstar Brock Purdy set to lead an arsenal of weapons into battle this evening. The 49ers are enduring a Super Bowl drought with just two appearances – both defeats – in the showpiece game since their last victory in 1995. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers on TV and online. Read more: Best NFL players in the league | Best NFL players of all time | Super Bowl on TV | Super Bowl halftime show timings | Super Bowl halftime show on TV | Super Bowl presenters and commentators | Super Bowl highlights | Super Bowl preview When is Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers? Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII will take place on Sunday 11th February 2024. Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers kick-off time Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers will kick off at 11:30pm UK time. What TV channel is Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers on? The Super Bowl will be shown live on ITV1 and Sky Sports NFL on TV. ITV is available on free-to-air TV, while you'll need to subscribe to a Sky Sports package to watch the game on their platform on TV. How to live stream Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers online Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription. You can also watch the game via NOW without signing up to a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports. You can stream the action live on ITVX via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts for just £0.99. Sky Sports experts' top tips to watch the Super Bowl as a new fan Sky Sports NFL presenter Neil Reynolds Generally, they're trying to move the ball down the field in in 10-yard chunks, you get four goes to move down the field, and you should follow the quarterback. That quarterback is either going to: A) hand it to somebody who tries to run downfield B) he's going to run it himself or C) he's going to throw the football. We'll be talking about the quarterbacks a lot on Sky Sports, it's a huge part of the NFL, so that's who you have got to focus on. Sky Sports expert analyst Phoebe Schecter Find one person on offense to watch, don't try and follow the ball wherever it goes because it almost becomes chaos. I would recommend you just pick one person, whether that's the running back or receiver and watch what they do. You can build the picture up that way. You could also watch the offensive line as a group. If they're standing up and going backwards, the quarterback's going to pass, if they're running forwards, it's a run play, for the most part. Try to narrow your vision on what you're seeing. Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers odds In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event: bet365 odds: Kansas City Chiefs +2.0 (10/11) San Francisco 49ers -2.0 (10/11)* For all the latest football odds and more, visit bet365 today. Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. *Odds subject to change. 18+. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. Note – The bonus code RT365 does not change the offer amount in any way. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What time is the Super Bowl 2024? UK time, date and location
Your complete guide to when the Super Bowl 2024 will go ahead, including date, time and location.
Today's the day - Super Bowl LVIII is here. NFL fans in the UK will be gearing up for a long night ahead, as they get set to tune into one of the biggest global sporting events of the year. This year's Super Bowl will see the Kansas City Chiefs aiming to become the first team to win consecutive Vince Lombardi trophies in 20 years, while the San Francisco 49ers will be determined to land their first Super Bowl title since 1994. The last team to achieve back to back wins at the Super Bowl was the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004, meaning no matter which teams wins, history will be made at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada. For those British fans planning to defy time zones to tune in, they can expect plenty of twists and turns to keep them bright and alert throughout. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details for Super Bowl 2024, including date, time and location. Read more: Best NFL players in the league | Best NFL players of all time When is the Super Bowl 2024? The Super Bowl 2024 takes place on Sunday 11th February 2024. The game was traditionally held on the first Sunday in February between 2004 and 2021. However, due to scheduling changes - which include adding a whole extra game to the regular season - the slot has been pushed back by one week for the foreseeable future. Super Bowl 2024 start time The Super Bowl will kick off at 11:30pm in the UK. Of course, that is much later than the 3:30pm start time enjoyed by fans inside the stadium in Las Vegas. It will be an earlier Super Bowl than most, due to the fact it is being played further west – three time zones further back than Eastern Time, which usually dictates schedules in the US. Where is the Super Bowl 2024 held? Super Bowl LVIII will be held in Paradise, Nevada, in 2024 – close to Las Vegas. The game will be played at the Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, which boasts a 65,000 capacity, expandable to 71,835 for big events – and they don't come any bigger than this one. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Travis Kelce? Meet Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end superstar
Travis Kelce is a headline magnet on and off the field.
If you hadn't heard of Travis Kelce prior to 2023, you probably have now. The NFL superstar was already a household name across the US for his sporting achievements with the Kansas City Chiefs – and wild celebrations after two Super Bowl victories. However, Kelce has exploded to global stardom following his relationship with megastar musician Taylor Swift. Nobody saw the NFL x 'Swifties' mania coming, but the Chiefs clinching a place in the Super Bowl has turned the situation nuclear - with the nation's newest power couple set to receive as much press as the Greatest Show on Turf itself. RadioTimes.com brings you the lowdown on Travis Kelce's stats, achievements and more. Super Bowl FAQs: NFL rules | How long is the Super Bowl? | How much are Super Bowl rings worth? | Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? | Super Bowl attendance | What is the Super Bowl? | Why does Super Bowl use Roman numerals? Who is Travis Kelce? Travis Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is a key offensive player for his team. Tight ends can stand at either end of the offensive line, who form a line in front of the quarterback to protect him. They are generally deployed between the offensive line and the wide receivers, who make runs for the quarterback to throw the ball to. This means tight ends must be versatile. Sometimes they will be called upon to act defensively and block players coming at them, while on other occasions they will burst forward and make plays to receive the ball and score touchdowns. Kelce has remained with the Kansas City Chiefs since being drafted by the organisation in 2013. His older brother, Jason Kelce, plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, and is expected to retire from the NFL during this off-season. However, reports suggest he may be ready to renege on his initial intentions. The Kelce brothers' mother, Donna Kelce, attracted widespread attention and love from fans ahead of last year's Super Bowl... between the Chiefs and Eagles, with each of her sons on opposing teams. She wore a half-half jersey in both colours. Of course, in more recent times, Kelce has dominated the headlines for his ongoing relationship with Taylor Swift, causing massive hysteria over her appearances at NFL games throughout the campaign. Travis Kelce age and height Travis Kelce is 34 years old. He was born on 5th October 1989. He is 6ft 5ins (1.96m) and weighs approximately 250lb (113kg). View Green Video on the source website Travis Kelce career and honours High school Cleveland Heights High School, Ohio College University of Cincinnati (2008-2012) NFL Draft 2013 Round 3 – Pick 63 NFL Kansas City Chiefs (2013-present) Honours Super Bowl champion x2 (LIV, LVII) Pro Bowl x9 (2015-2023) NFL 2010s All-Decade Team Travis Kelce stats this season Regular season 15/17 games played 93 receptions 984 receiving yards 5 touchdowns Playoffs 3/3 games played 23 receptions 262 receiving yards 3 touchdowns If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl 2024?
The Super Bowl 2024 is already going down in history as the Swiftie Bowl and there's nothing any of us can do about it. Given the level of excitement for Taylor Swift's attendance at the Greatest Show on Turf, you'd be forgiven for thinking she was playing, for both teams, officiating, performing the halftime show and serving overpriced drinks at the bars around Allegiant Stadium. We know Swift will wrap up her tour of Japan in Tokyo on 10th February before a long-haul dash to Las Vegas in time for kick-off on 11th February – but what else do we know about her involvement? RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl in 2024. Super Bowl FAQs: NFL rules | How long is the Super Bowl? | How much are Super Bowl rings worth? | Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? | Super Bowl attendance | What is the Super Bowl? | Why does Super Bowl use Roman numerals? Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? No. Taylor Swift is not scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl on Sunday night – although that doesn't necessarily mean she won't, according to an NFL insider. A recent Forbes interview with Jim Steeg, a legendary former NFL executive who is credited with the development of the Super Bowl into the behemoth it is today, has shed more light on Swift's presence at the Super Bowl. He convinced Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and Paul McCartney – among others – to take up the illustrious slot without payment (artists to this day perform the show without a fee) but Swift will not be making a shock appearance, with Usher the headline act for the halftime show. Steeg told Forbes: "She's not going to do anything beyond watch the game. Trust me. It involves months of planning and rehearsals and that sort of stuff, and given her fame, she doesn't need to do it." However, he did drop a crumb of hope for Swifties: "Now I'll give you this one. If Kansas City wins the Super Bowl, there's a distinct possibility she'll sing a song or two at the victory party in Las Vegas. "You may not see it, because the Chiefs have done such a great job – the players, the coaches and everybody – of having events where she has been present and not having any pictures of her taken." If Taylor Swift sings at a victory party and there are no videos to prove it, did she make a sound? Fans in the UK will be able to tune in to the Super Bowl LVIII and its halftime show on ITV1, Sky Sports NFL and NFL Game Pass via DAZN. Usher's halftime show is expected to take place from approximately 1am with a 12-15 slot to be filled with some of his biggest hits. You can also stream the action live on ITVX, Sky Go and NOW via a host of devices including smartphones and tablets. Alternatively, fans can tune in to watch the game on NFL Game Pass via DAZN which will show full US TV coverage of the game, including the hallowed US adverts for just £0.99. The halftime show is also usually uploaded to the official NFL YouTube channel the next day in full. If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How many fans are at the Super Bowl 2024? Allegiant Stadium attendance details
Allegiant Stadium will be packed to the rafters on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Super Bowl 2024 attendance figures remain unconfirmed, but we have a pretty good idea of the total crowd set to be welcomed into Allegiant Stadium. Las Vegas is gearing up for another mega sporting occasion following on from the debut Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix late last year and a host of massive boxing bouts in the Nevada desert. The Super Bowl is the biggest of them all, however. Tickets have been going for thousands of dollars but that hasn't stopped a sell-out at the state-of-the-art arena, which opened in 2020. One fan we can guarantee will be in attendance is Taylor Swift, who will hot-foot it from Tokyo, Japan, where she has a tour date on the night of 10th February, to make the kick-off at 3:30pm local time in Vegas on 11th February. Swift has swept the US into a frenzy due to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end Travis Kelce, who will be aiming to clinch another Super Bowl title with the team against the San Francisco 49ers. RadioTimes.com brings you the Super Bowl attendance for 2024. Super Bowl FAQs: NFL rules | How long is the Super Bowl? | How much are Super Bowl rings worth? | Is Taylor Swift performing at the Super Bowl? | Super Bowl attendance | What is the Super Bowl? | Why does Super Bowl use Roman numerals? How many fans are at the Super Bowl? Allegiant Stadium is sold out for the game on Sunday night meaning the attendance will sit around 65,000 – the maximum capacity for the arena. There's a number of secondary re-sale tickets flying around, but late punters must be prepared to shell out thousands of dollars for a general admission ticket. The game could boast the third-lowest attendance since 1992 due to the stadium capacity. The 2020 Super Bowl drew a crowd of 62,417 and in 2021, COVID restrictions lowered the attendance to just 24,835 – excluding 30,000 cardboard cut-out fans sold for $100 per person. In 1980, Super Bowl XIV boasted the largest ever attendance at the showpiece event. A total of 103,985 fans crammed into the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Los Angeles Rams. That total may take a while to beat considering few stadiums are able to match that capacity, but what a sight it would be! If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
51 per cent of Swifties more likely to watch Super Bowl if she attends
Karma is the guy on the Chiefs has an even better ring to it!
Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs were confirmed to be going head to head with the San Fransisco 49ers at this year's Super Bowl, some attention has been fixed on whether or not Taylor Swift will be attending the game. While it isn't clear if the singer will be in attendance in Nevada, due to her performance in Tokyo the night before, it has been worked out that she could very well make it in time. On Saturday 10th February, Swift will be performing at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, and as per reports, if she were to leave from Haneda Airport, the superstar could make it to Vegas the night before the Super Bowl. Even the Embassy of Japan in the US has assured fans that if Swift were to depart Tokyo in the evening after the concert, "she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins". View oEmbed on the source website This is certainly positive for Swifties tuning into the Super Bowl, and it seems a lot of them will be making sure they catch the star in the crowds watching on, if she does attend. New research conducted by streaming service NOW has revealed a huge increase in Brits' interest in the NFL, especially when it comes to Taylor Swift fans. Over half (51 per cent) of respondents who identified as a Swiftie said they would be more likely to watch the Super Bowl this year in comparison to last year. Elsewhere in the study, almost two in five (38 per cent) respondents said they are planning to watch this year's Super Bowl, with over one fifth (22 per cent) noting that the main reason they will tune into game is because they hope to catch a glimpse of Swift supporting Travis Kelce. Sky Sports NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter said of the data: "It's great that the sport I love is growing in the UK. You can feel that passion in the participation at grassroots levels in flag football and full contact, as well as the audience figures and interaction on social media. "Not to mention the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift factor that brings added interest and glamour. There are multiple ways fans can enjoy the action on TV, online and radio now, and that exposure will see the sport reach an even wider audience." If you're looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub for all the latest news. Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only £10 – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.