【Epoch Times, February 9, 2025】The grandest annual sporting event in the United States, the Super Bowl, will take place on Sunday evening in New Orleans. The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in what promises to be a classic showdown.
As usual, this event is expected to attract a large audience, either through television broadcasts or by purchasing tickets to watch it live.
The Chiefs, who have already won back-to-back Super Bowls, are seeking to make history by becoming the first team to achieve a three-peat in the Super Bowl. This will be the second Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles in three years. The Eagles hope to reverse their defeat from 2023 when the Chiefs emerged victorious with a score of 38-35.
Some key points about the 59th edition of the Super Bowl that you may find interesting include:
The Super Bowl will kick off at 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. For those unable to attend in person, the game can be viewed on Fox or via Tubi.
As in previous years, many fans are willing to pay high ticket prices to experience the thrilling showdown live at the stadium. Tickets range in price from the cheapest seats to the most expensive, with seating options available to book at the Caesars Superdome.
As of February 6th, the cheapest seats for the Super Bowl were located in the upper deck, row 20. These tickets were priced at $3,000 each on Ticketmaster, while nearby seats were selling for as high as $4,982. Similar seats on StubHub were priced at a minimum of $2,920.
NFL packages sold directly start at around $6,700 per person, inclusive of seating and additional activities such as tailgate parties, meet-and-greets with players, and complimentary food and beverages.
According to reports from CBS Sports citing StubHub, in the final weeks leading to the game, the average price for Super Bowl tickets was $8,076.
The most expensive tickets currently are on the ground level near the Chiefs’ end zone. Prices for seats in this area on StubHub are around $8,650, while similar seats on Ticketmaster are as high as $12,000. These prices have seen a slight decrease from the previous week, with prices on StubHub ranging from $14,414 to $22,663 for premium seats, and on Ticketmaster, prices for the same seats reaching up to $18,800.
President Trump will be in attendance to watch the game, making him the first sitting president in U.S. history to attend a Super Bowl.
A source confirmed to USA TODAY that former First Lady Jill Biden, a longtime Eagles fan, will be attending the Super Bowl on Sunday. However, former President Biden will not be present.
Renowned American singer Taylor Swift will also be in attendance at the Super Bowl. She will be watching her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Chiefs teammates take on the Eagles in a thrilling matchup.
Kelce expressed his honor in having President Trump attend the game on Wednesday, February 5th. “I think regardless of who the president is, it’s a tremendous honor,” he said.
The Super Bowl has long been the highest-rated television broadcast event in America. It brings people together for various reasons – fans enjoy watching the game itself, while non-sports enthusiasts prefer the spectacle of the commercials, halftime show, and parties associated with the Super Bowl.
Major advertisers will pull out all the stops on Super Bowl Sunday, incorporating celebrities and dazzling special effects into their commercials. This year’s advertisements cover a wide range of topics, from smart glasses to pizza rolls. Viewers can also expect to see a significant number of ads related to artificial intelligence.
Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar will perform at this year’s halftime show, continuing his dominance in the cultural sphere. This follows the release of his GNX album and his victory over Canadian rapper Drake in last year’s rap battle.
For some Americans, placing bets is also a part of the fun of the Super Bowl. If you are at least 18 years old and betting is allowed in your state, you can join in on the Super Bowl betting action.
If you’re not interested in the game itself, there are other betting options to consider. From the color of the Gatorade poured on the winning team’s coach to whether Kelce will propose to Taylor Swift at the end of the game, there are a variety of potential bets to place.
(This article references reports from CBS, the Associated Press, and USA TODAY.)