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All you need to know about the Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift will be among the star-studded faces at this year’s Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs aim for an unprecedented three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles. The showdown is set for Feb. 9in New Orleans.

Chiefs vs. Eagles: A High-Stakes Rematch

The Chiefs secured their place in the NFL title game after a nail-biting 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. Meanwhile, the Eagles dominated the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC title game, with star running back Saquon Barkley scoring three touchdowns.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates with coach Nick Sirianni during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

This Super Bowl is a rematch of their clash two years ago, when the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles 38-35. Kansas City is coming off another championship win, having edged out the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime last year. No NFL team has ever won three straight Super Bowls, making the stakes higher than ever.

Key Details for Super Bowl 2025

What channel is airing the game?

Catch the Super Bowl on Fox with play-by-play from Kevin Burkhardt and analysis by Tom Brady, who’s making his debut as an announcer after winning seven Super Bowls as a player. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi are also part of the broadcast team.

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Feb. 9.

Who’s the favorite?

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Chiefs are favored by 1.5 points.

Where can you stream it?

Watch the game live on platforms like FuboNFL+, or Tubi.

Halftime and Pregame Performances

Kendrick Lamar will headline the halftime show, bringing his 17 Grammy wins and electrifying energy to the stage. He’ll be joined by SZA, with whom he shares hits like “All the Stars” and “Doves in the Wind.” Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will oversee the production.

Pregame performances will feature Louisiana natives: Jon Batiste singing the national anthem, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performing “America the Beautiful,” and Ledisi delivering “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” American Sign Language interpretations will accompany all performances.

NFL Honors and MVP Finalists

The NFL Honors awards show airs Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox and NFL Network, hosted by Snoop Dogg. MVP finalists include Josh AllenSaquon BarkleyJoe BurrowJared Goff, and Lamar Jackson, with the winner decided by a panel of 50 media members.

With Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history and the Eagles hungry for redemption, this year’s Super Bowl promises unforgettable drama both on and off the field.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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