Super Bowl LIX facts for kids
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| Date | February 9, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Stadium | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana | ||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | Jalen Hurts, quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||
| Favorite | Chiefs by 1.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | Ron Torbert | ||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 65,719 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ceremonies | |||||||||||||||||||
| National anthem | Jon Batiste | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coin toss | Ron Torbert | ||||||||||||||||||
| Halftime show | Kendrick Lamar, featuring SZA | ||||||||||||||||||
| TV in the United States | |||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Broadcast: Fox Telemundo (Spanish) Cable: Fox Deportes (Spanish) Streaming: Tubi NFL+ |
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| Announcers | Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) Tom Brady (analyst) Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporters) Mike Pereira (rules analyst) |
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| Cost of 30-second commercial | $7.5–8 million | ||||||||||||||||||
| Radio in the United States | |||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Westwood One | ||||||||||||||||||
| Announcers | Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Kurt Warner (analyst) Laura Okmin (sideline reporter) Gene Steratore (rules analyst) |
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Super Bowl LIX was the big championship game for American football. It was played between the National Football Conference (NFC) champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the American Football Conference (AFC) champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. This game decided the best team in the National Football League (NFL) for the 2024 season.
The Eagles won the game 40–22, beating the Chiefs. This was their second Super Bowl win since Super Bowl LII seven years before. It was also a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles' victory stopped the Chiefs from winning three Super Bowls in a row, which would have been a first! Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' quarterback, was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP).
The game took place on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl many times, and this was the eighth time it was held in the Superdome. The game was shown on TV by Fox and streamed online by Tubi.
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About the Super Bowl
Choosing the Host City
New Orleans was first picked to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024. But the NFL season got longer, pushing the game date later. This new date conflicted with Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
So, the NFL decided to move Super Bowl LVIII to another city. Las Vegas was chosen instead. New Orleans was then given Super Bowl LIX, which happened in 2025. This way, it did not conflict with Mardi Gras.
The Super Bowl Logo
The official logo for Super Bowl LIX was shown on February 12, 2024. It followed a design style used since Super Bowl LVI. The logo featured Roman numerals that included art representing New Orleans.
A local artist named "Queen" Tahj Williams helped design the logo. She is known for her work with Mardi Gras Indians. This was the first time the NFL worked with a local artist for a Super Bowl logo. The design used beads and had red, green, and gold fleur-de-lis patterns. These colors and symbols are linked to Mardi Gras and New Orleans. They also look like the ironwork balconies found in the city's French Quarter.
Game Slogan
Before the game, officials announced a new slogan for the end zone: "Choose Love." This replaced the "End Racism" slogan used in past Super Bowls. The slogan "It Takes All of Us" also stayed in the end zone.
Super Bowl Week Fun
Many exciting events happened during Super Bowl week. Super Bowl Opening Night was held at the Superdome. The Super Bowl Experience was a big fan event at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. There was also a two-day cultural festival at the French Market.
The Super Bowl LIX Host Committee also held a special Mardi Gras-style parade. It went through the French Quarter the Saturday before the game. The parade featured marching bands from Louisiana State University, Tulane University, and the United States Marine Band. There were also floats for the teams and groups from Mardi Gras, like the New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies and Mardi Gras Indians.
The Teams
Kansas City Chiefs
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The Kansas City Chiefs came into Super Bowl LIX having won the previous two Super Bowls. They were trying to be the first NFL team to win three in a row. Their head coach is Andy Reid. The Chiefs had a great regular season with 15 wins and 2 losses. This was the best record in the NFL.
Their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, had a good season. He led seven game-winning drives. Travis Kelce was their top receiver, and Kareem Hunt led in rushing yards. Rookie Xavier Worthy also had a strong first year. The Chiefs' offensive line had several top players.
The Chiefs' defense was very strong. Chris Jones and Trent McDuffie were All-Pros. They were a top defense for the second year in a row.
This was the Chiefs' seventh Super Bowl appearance. They had won four Super Bowls before this game. They had played in the Super Bowl four times in the last five seasons. They were the first team to win two Super Bowls in a row and play in a third straight. They hoped to achieve the first-ever "three-peat" in Super Bowl history.
Philadelphia Eagles
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The Philadelphia Eagles, led by head coach Nick Sirianni, had a strong season with 14 wins and 3 losses. This was the Eagles' fifth time playing in the Super Bowl. They had won Super Bowl LII before.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts had a very good season. He had career bests in many areas. Running back Saquon Barkley had an amazing year, rushing for over 2,000 yards. The Eagles' receiving group included A. J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert. Their offensive line was also one of the best in the league.
Under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the Eagles had the top-ranked defense in the NFL. Zack Baun led the team in tackles. Key players on defense included Jalen Carter, Josh Sweat, and rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
How They Reached the Super Bowl
The Chiefs entered the playoffs as the top team in the AFC. They had a first-round break. In the Divisional Round, they beat the Houston Texans 23–14. Then, in the AFC Championship Game, the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32–29. This was the fourth time in five seasons the Chiefs beat the Bills in the playoffs.
The Eagles were the second-best team in the NFC playoffs. In the Wild Card Round, they beat the Green Bay Packers 22–10. In the Divisional Round, the Eagles won against the Los Angeles Rams 28–22. The Eagles then defeated the Washington Commanders 55–23 in the NFC Championship Game. They set a record for the most points scored in a conference championship game.
Watching the Game
In the United States
On Television
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Super Bowl LIX was shown in English by Fox. The main announcers were Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady. Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi were sideline reporters. For the first time, Fox Deportes and Telemundo also showed the game in Spanish.
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Commercials
Fox sold most of its ad spots for Super Bowl LIX before the season even started. A 30-second commercial cost about $7 million. Later, some advertisers pulled out, and Fox resold those spots for even more, up to $8 million each.
Many movie studios showed trailers for their upcoming films during the game. These included Jurassic World Rebirth, How to Train Your Dragon, and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
Streaming Online
For the first time, Super Bowl LIX was streamed for free on Tubi, Fox Corporation's streaming platform. This meant people could watch the game online without paying or needing a TV subscription. The game was also available for free on the NFL's own apps.
On the Radio
Westwood One broadcast the game nationally on the radio in English. Kevin Harlan was the play-by-play announcer, and Kurt Warner was the analyst. In the cities of the two teams, local radio stations also broadcast the game with their own announcers.
Around the World
Super Bowl LIX was shown in over 150 countries! People watched it on TV and streamed it online in places like Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and many more.
Game Day Entertainment
Before the Game
Fox broadcast its pre-game show from a special stage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. This was to show the lively spirit of the city.
Post Malone performed a concert outside the stadium before the game. Jon Batiste sang the U.S. national anthem. Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle performed "America the Beautiful". Ledisi sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Sign language interpreters were also there for these performances.
Halftime Show
Rapper Kendrick Lamar was the main performer for the halftime show. He had also performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show in 2022. Singer SZA joined him as a special guest. Actor Samuel L. Jackson and retired tennis player Serena Williams also made surprise appearances. Sign language interpreters were also present for the halftime show.
How the Game Played Out
First Half
The Chiefs won the coin toss and chose to receive the ball in the second half. So, the Eagles started with the ball. The Eagles had a long drive, but a penalty stopped them. After some punts, the Eagles scored first. Jalen Hurts ran for a 1-yard touchdown, making the score 7–0.
The Chiefs punted again. The Eagles then drove down the field, but Jalen Hurts threw an interception. However, the Chiefs couldn't score. The Eagles then kicked a 48-yard field goal. Soon after, Patrick Mahomes threw an interception that Cooper DeJean returned for a touchdown! This made the score 17–0.
After more punts, Mahomes threw another interception. This led to a 12-yard touchdown pass from Hurts to A. J. Brown. The Eagles went into halftime with a big lead, 24–0.
Second Half
The Eagles started the second half with the ball. They drove down the field and kicked another field goal, making it 27–0. The Chiefs tried to score, but they turned the ball over. On the very next play, Hurts threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to DeVonta Smith, increasing the Eagles' lead to 34–0.
The Chiefs finally scored with a 24-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy. But they missed the extra two-point conversion. The score was 34–6 at the end of the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Eagles kicked two more field goals, making the score 40–6. Mahomes then threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins. The Chiefs also got a two-point conversion. Later, Mahomes threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Worthy, and they got another two-point conversion. This brought the score to 40–22. The Eagles then got the ball back and ran out the clock to win the Super Bowl!
Jalen Hurts was named the Super Bowl MVP. He threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and also ran for 72 yards and a touchdown.
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Erin Andrews
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Tom Rinaldi
See also
In Spanish: Super Bowl LIX para niños
