Super Bowl XLV facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Bowl XLV |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | February 6, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stadium | Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MVP | Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Favorite | Packers by 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Referee | Walt Anderson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attendance | 103,219 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ceremonies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National anthem | Christina Aguilera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coin toss | Deion Sanders, representing the Pro Football Hall of Fame class in 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Halftime show | The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TV in the United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Network | Fox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Announcers | Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver and Chris Myers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nielsen ratings | 46.0 (national) 59.7 (Pittsburgh) 59.7 (Milwaukee) US viewership: 111 million est. avg., 162.9 million est. total |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market share | 69 (national) 87 (Pittsburgh) 85 (Milwaukee) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of 30-second commercial | US$3 million | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
.jpg)
Super Bowl XLV was a big American football game. It was played between the Pittsburgh Steelers from the American Football Conference (AFC) and the Green Bay Packers from the National Football Conference (NFC). This game decided which team was the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2010 season.
The Green Bay Packers won the game, beating the Steelers with a score of 31 to 25. The Super Bowl XLV took place on February 6, 2011. It was held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This was the first time the Super Bowl was played in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Contents
What is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). It happens every year at the end of the football season. Two teams, one from the AFC and one from the NFC, play against each other to win the Super Bowl trophy. It is one of the most watched sports events in the world.
Who Played in Super Bowl XLV?
The two teams that played in Super Bowl XLV were the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers.
- The Steelers are from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are known for their strong defense.
- The Packers are from Green Bay, Wisconsin. They have a long history in the NFL.
Both teams had a great 2010 season to reach this championship game.
How Did the Teams Get There?
To get to the Super Bowl, teams must win their division and then win playoff games.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC Championship.
- The Green Bay Packers won the NFC Championship.
Winning these games meant they were the best teams in their conferences.
Where Was Super Bowl XLV Held?
Super Bowl XLV was played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This stadium is usually home to the Dallas Cowboys football team. It was a very big event for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The stadium can hold over 100,000 fans.
Who Was the Most Valuable Player (MVP)?
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XLV was Aaron Rodgers. He was the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. A quarterback is a key player who throws the ball and leads the team's offense. Aaron Rodgers played very well in the game. His performance helped the Packers win the championship.
Halftime Show and Entertainment
The Super Bowl is also famous for its halftime show. Many famous musicians perform during the break. For Super Bowl XLV, the main performers were The Black Eyed Peas. Other artists like Usher and Slash also joined them on stage. Before the game, Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem.
Images for kids
-
An American Sign Language interpreter in the Joe Greene jersey appearing at a rally for the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to Super Bowl XLV.
See also
In Spanish: Super Bowl XLV para niños
