Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift are set to be notable figures at the upcoming Super Bowl, where the Kansas City Chiefs will aim for an unprecedented third consecutive title against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9 in New Orleans.
Mahomes and the Chiefs secured their spot in the NFL championship after a nail-biting 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game on Sunday. They will be facing the Eagles, led by star running back Saquon Barkley, who showcased his skills by scoring three touchdowns during the Eagles’ impressive 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders in the NFC title match.
This Super Bowl will be a rematch of the clash two years ago, where the Chiefs narrowly triumphed over the Eagles with a score of 38-35 in Glendale, Arizona. Last year, Kansas City clinched the title by defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in an overtime thriller in Las Vegas.
No NFL team has achieved the feat of securing three consecutive Super Bowl victories.
As the game approaches, here are some key details:
**Which channel will broadcast the Super Bowl?**
The big game will be shown on Fox, with Kevin Burkhardt serving as the play-by-play commentator and former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady providing analysis, marking his first Super Bowl as an announcer after winning seven titles during his playing career. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi will also be part of the broadcast team.
**What time is the Super Bowl set to begin?**
The kickoff is scheduled for approximately 6:30 p.m. EST on February 9.
**Who is favored to win the Super Bowl?**
The odds favor the Chiefs by 1.5 points, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
**Where can fans stream the Super Bowl?**
Streaming options will include platforms such as Fubo, NFL+, and Tubi.
**When will the NFL Honors awards show take place?**
Finalists for The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award include Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson. The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony on February 6 at 9 p.m. EST, which will air on both Fox and the NFL Network, with Snoop Dogg as the host. A panel of 50 media members who cover the league regularly cast their votes before the playoffs began.
**Who will perform during the halftime show?**
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the halftime performance. The acclaimed rapper, who has earned 17 Grammys, expressed excitement about bringing hip-hop to the NFL championship stage, having previously performed alongside legends such as Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the 2022 Super Bowl. He will be joined by SZA, a Grammy-winning artist and former labelmate. The two collaborated on Lamar’s recent album “GNX” and have a history of successful hits together, including the Oscar-nominated “All the Stars.” The halftime show will be co-executive produced by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins.
**Who will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?**
The pregame festivities will feature Jon Batiste performing the national anthem, while Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will deliver a rendition of “America the Beautiful.” Additionally, Ledisi will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Sign language interpretations will be provided for the national anthem and “America the Beautiful” by Stephanie Nogueras, while Otis Jones IV will sign “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Matt Maxey will sign during the halftime show, with all pregame performers hailing from Louisiana.
**Which teams do famous personalities support?**
Taylor Swift is expected to cheer for the Chiefs and her partner Kelce, but she is not alone in her celebrity backing. Fame among Chiefs supporters includes Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, and Jason Sudeikis, with musicians like Melissa Etheridge and Tech N9ne creating themed songs for their team. On the other hand, the Eagles have an impressive lineup of celebrity fans, such as Bradley Cooper, Will Smith, and Kevin Hart, among others.
