Super Bowl LVII facts for kids

The Super Bowl LVII was a big American football game. It decided the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2022 season. This was the 57th Super Bowl ever played. It happened on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The game took place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs played against the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs won the exciting game with a score of 38–35. The Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, was chosen as the game's Most Valuable Player.

Teams in Super Bowl LVII

Both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles had amazing seasons. They both finished the regular season with a record of 14 wins and only 3 losses. This was the best record in the entire league!

Kansas City Chiefs' Journey

The Kansas City Chiefs were playing in their fifth Super Bowl. They had been in Super Bowls I, IV, LIV, and LV before. This victory was their second Super Bowl win in just four years. It was their third Super Bowl title overall.

Philadelphia Eagles' Path

The Philadelphia Eagles were hoping to win their second Super Bowl. They had won Super Bowl LII before. They also played in Super Bowls XV and XXXIX.

First Matchup Between Teams

Even though both teams had been in many Super Bowls, this was the very first time the Chiefs and the Eagles played each other in the championship game. It was a special moment for both teams and their fans.

Game Highlights and Key Moments

The game was full of exciting plays and a big comeback. The Eagles started strong and were ahead at halftime.

Halftime Lead

At halftime, the Philadelphia Eagles were leading the game. The score was 24–14 in their favor. Fans wondered if the Chiefs could catch up.

Chiefs' Comeback Victory

The Kansas City Chiefs made an incredible comeback in the second half. They scored many points to take the lead. The game was decided by a Harrison Butker field goal. He kicked it with only eight seconds left in the game. This kick gave the Chiefs a 38–35 win.

High-Scoring Game

The Super Bowl LVII was a very high-scoring game. The two teams combined for 73 points. This made it the third-highest scoring Super Bowl ever. The Eagles scored 35 points, which is the most points a losing team has ever scored in a Super Bowl.

Patrick Mahomes: MVP Performance

Patrick Mahomes was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP). He threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 44 yards. Mahomes became the first player since Kurt Warner in 1999 to win both the NFL MVP award and the Super Bowl in the same season.

Super Bowl Location and Broadcast

This Super Bowl was held in Arizona, a state that has hosted the big game many times. Millions of people watched the game on TV.

Host City and Stadium

The Phoenix metropolitan area hosted the Super Bowl for the fourth time. The last time was Super Bowl XLIX in 2015. That game was also held at State Farm Stadium. Back then, it was called University of Phoenix Stadium.

Television Viewership

The game was shown on Fox. It became the second most watched program in American television history. It was only behind Super Bowl XLIX in viewership. An average of 113 million people watched the game. During the halftime show, the number of viewers reached 118.7 million. The famous singer Rihanna performed at the halftime show.

Images for kids

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  State Farm Stadium in February 2023, shortly before Super Bowl LVII

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  Patrick Mahomes became the first player to win the league MVP and the Super Bowl in the same year since 1999.

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  Winning 16 of his last 17 starts, Jalen Hurts became the eighth quarterback to start a Super Bowl before his 25th birthday and the youngest in Eagles history.

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  A.J. Brown's 45-yard touchdown catch allowed Philadelphia to retake the lead at the beginning of the second quarter.

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  Harrison Butker's 27-yard field goal gave the Chiefs a 38–35 lead with eight seconds left in the game.

See also

In Spanish: Super Bowl LVII para niños