In Super Bowl LVIII, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Surprisingly, this is the second time these two teams have met in a Super Bowl, as their previous meeting took place in Super Bowl LIV at the end of the 2019 season.
The popularity of the game has raised questions about several Super Bowl topics, including how the game is hosted, overtime rules and whether the performers of the famous halftime show are paid.
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Where can I watch or stream the Super Bowl?
You could catch the game live at the stadium, although tickets are sold out, with lowest resale prices starting at around $5,500.
For the first time in NFL history, the Super Bowl breaks new ground by airing in dual formats. CBS will host the conventional broadcast of the game, while Nickelodeon will take the reins for an exclusive broadcast designed for kids and families.
You can also watch the game through streaming platforms like Paramount+, YouTube, YouTube TV, and Fubo for added convenience.
Additionally, the Spanish-language network Univision will broadcast the game. In the UK, watch it on ITV1 and Sky Sports, while in Australia, tune into the Seven Network.
Can the Super Bowl end in a tie?
No, it is not possible for Super Bowl LVIII to end in a tie because overtime rules are adjusted during postseason games to ensure that a winner is ultimately declared during the game.
Super Bowl LVIII will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Ronald Martínez/Getty Images)
For example, if there is a tie after the 15-minute overtime, or if the second team's initial possession has not ended, the teams will play for another 15-minute overtime until a winner is declared.
Additionally, both teams will have three timeouts available during the half of overtime, and another draw will begin at the end of the second and fourth quarters. Each team will have three timeouts during half of overtime. The game does not stop until a winner is declared.
Do Super Bowl performers get paid?
Some of the most popular famous musicians participate in the Super Bowl halftime performance; however, they do not receive a paycheck from the league, according to Esquire.
The NFL fully funds production costs and covers travel expenses for performers at the Super Bowl. However, it is important to note that individual musicians do not receive a direct paycheck for their participation in the event.
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Despite the lack of compensation, the main reason stars agree to perform at the Super Bowl is the great exposure the halftime stage provides, as tens of millions of people tune in to watch the game and the spectacle.
Usher will headline this year's halftime performance.
How are Super Bowl cities selected?
An NFL select committee determines which cities are chosen to host the Super Bowl after going through a vetting process. The committee wants to ensure that any city hosting the Super Bowl has the proper economic infrastructure and tools to host the event effectively and without delays.
A video board shows an advertisement for Monday's opening night of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 1, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cities across the United States are actively offering the NFL this opportunity due to the economic opportunity and exposure of hosting the event.
Cities often have to make concessions to the select committee, which usually results in the NFL having authority over how the event is run. City owners also have the opportunity to present to the committee during the selection process.
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How do Super Bowl boxes work?
To win a Super Bowl squares competition, the winner is usually chosen at the end of each quarter, but the game's final score tally is also used to determine the final winner. The final winner is decided by taking the last number on each team's score and combining it with the grid where the squares intersect.
For example, if the final score is Kansas City Chiefs 24, San Francisco 49ers 17, the contestant in the square where the Chiefs column intersects the 4 and the 49ers row intersects the 7 would win the score prize. final.
Patrick Mahomes, left, and Brock Purdy will face off in Super Bowl LVIII. (Getty Images)
Winners from the first, second, and third quarters typically receive some form of equal payout, but the final score winner from the fourth quarter typically receives the largest payout.
Super Bowl berths add an element of excitement to the game for participants, as the outcome is based on the unpredictable nature of the final scores, making it a game of chance rather than skill.
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Why is the Super Bowl on Sunday?
Every Super Bowl since the first in 1967 has been held and broadcast on Sundays to millions of Americans. Sunday, being a day when many people are at home and available to watch television, guarantees a wide audience for the game, which contributes to higher advertising revenue.
Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LIV in 2019. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)
The tradition of celebrating the Super Bowl on a Sunday has become deeply ingrained in American culture, establishing Super Bowl Sunday as a special day for sports, entertainment and gatherings.
There have been talks and calls to move the Super Bowl to Saturday so that Americans can enjoy the event without having to work the next day.
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“That [idea] “It's been around for a long time, people have talked about it,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, according to CBS Sports. “The reason we haven't done it in the past is simply from an audience standpoint. The Sunday night crowd is much larger. The fans want to have the best opportunity to be able to watch the game and we want to give that to them.” , so Sunday night will be a better night.”
