Super Bowl LVIII
It's the Chiefs vs the 49ers again?!
This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will play for the Super Bowl championship at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium!
It's the second time the two teams have faced one another off in the Super Bowl since 2020, when the Chiefs won 31–20. Going into 2024's match, the Chiefs are the defending champions, having won last year against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Throughout NFL history, the Chiefs have won three of the five Super Bowls they've made it to, winning in 1970, 2020, and 2023. Though not as strong as the Chiefs in recent years, the 49ers have made it to the Super Bowl seven times and won five. They clinched wins in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, and 1995.
This year, Usher will headline the high-profile halftime show, and there is speculation that special guests could include artists like Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, and Ludacris, all of whom Usher has had successful collaborations with. Still, whether a guest will make an appearance has yet to be disclosed; last year, Rihanna performed without any support!
The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, with country superstar Reba McEntire singing the national anthem before kick-off. Post Malone and Andra Day will also perform, singing “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” respectively.
In addition to the hype around the re-match between the Chiefs and 49ers and the event's musical performances, singer Taylor Swift is expected to attend in support of her partner, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Her presence at the games throughout the season has generated record-breaking viewership that the NFL has taken nearly every opportunity to capitalize on.
A cultural moment as much as a sporting event, this year's Super Bowl is sure to be as exciting as ever!
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