On Sunday, football fans everywhere sit down for one of the biggest events of the year, Super Bowl LIX. The 59 Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Field in Glendale, Ariz.
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.
The returning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, are set to face their 2023 Super Bowl opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley.
This match has historic potential. The Kansas City Chiefs will attempt to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls. While this matchup brings attention from around the world, fans are also excited to witness this year’s halftime show.
While the full lineup for Super Bowl halftime shows are typically kept secret, this year’s show is being headlined by rap icon Kendrick Lamar, whose only known guest at this time is R&B singer, SZA. There are also fans who are taking to social media and begging Taylor Swift, who is dating Kelce, to perform her hit song “Bad Blood” which features Lamar. The team matchup promises to be a thrilling contest for football fans across the nation, and the halftime show is equally anticipated.
In addition to the game and the halftime show, the Super Bowl is also recognized for its commercials. Just like the halftime show, Super Bowl commercials have become an event in their own right, keeping viewers glued to their screens even as the event cuts to its commercial breaks. Variety, an American magazine, reported that for a 30-second commercial in this year’s Super Bowl, prices surged to at least eight million dollars.
While the world eagerly awaits this year’s halftime show, past shows have been filled with iconic moments that have defined why the Super Bowl is considered one of the biggest annual events. From Beyoncé’s spectacular performance in 2013 that celebrated empowerment, to Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s memorable collaboration in 2020, to what is widely considered as the greatest halftime show, Michael Jackson’s performance in 1993.
Another halftime highlight that will be remembered decades from now was Prince’s performance in 2007, which reflected on cultural and social trends of the late 2000s. A memorable moment from this performance was Prince singing his hit song “Purple Rain” in the rain.
As the countdown until this one-of-a-kind event nears the end, fans of football, halftime shows, or iconic commercials can expect an event that not only lives up to its hype, but also pays homage to the legacy. Tune into FOX at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Whether you’re a fan of the Chiefs, the Eagles, or you’re simply there for the entertainment, this event will be a spectacular showcase of athleticism, music and creativity.