30 Super Bowl Facts and Trivia to Impress Your Friends This Year
Study up before kickoff.
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Now that the matchup is set, the countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on! And, even if this year's repeat matchup has you feeling a bit underwhelmed, you can still count on buzz-worthy commercials, tasty Super Bowl snacks, and an entertaining halftime show (okay, and a possible appearance from Taylor Swift). Regardless, a little knowledge about the big game will make the day more fun. Plus, think about how impressed your friends and family will be when you bust out some of these football facts! Or, you can make your own Super Bowl party game and quiz your friends when there's a break in the action.
This season was filled with intense matchups and emotional moments, and it's all come down to two teams: The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are poised for a three-peat, but the Eagles are ready to stop them in their tracks.
What was the most watched Super Bowl?
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in the most-watched Super Bowl in history. With 123.4 million average viewers, it's also the most-watched telecast of any type.
Has a Super Bowl Ever Gone Into Overtime?
Yes, but it's only happened twice, in Super Bowl LI (Patriots vs. Falcons) and Super Bowl LVIII (Chiefs vs. 49ers). Now, overtime rules are different during the Super Bowl and both teams are guaranteed a possession. That wasn't the case in Super Bowl LI, which also featured the largest comeback in the game's history.
What Super Bowl Had the Most Expensive Tickets?
Tickets to this year's game have been plummeting in the days leading up to the event. But the 2024 matchup in Las Vegas was the most expensive ever, with ticket prices never falling below $8,700.
Who Is the Tallest Player to Play in the Super Bowl?
That honor goes to Ed Jones, whose nickname was, appropriately, "Too Tall." The 6'9" defensive end won Super Bowl XII with the Dallas Cowboys. This year, Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata and Chiefs tackle Ethan Driskell will come close at 6'8".
Which Head Coach Has Won the Most Super Bowls?
Longtime NFL fans should get this one: Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick won six (and two more as an assistant). Chiefs coach Andy Reid has won three, and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has two.
Which Quarterback has the Most Super Bowl Appearances?
If you got the last one correct, you should know this one too! Throughout his storied career, Tom Brady appeared in 10 Super Bowls and won 7. This year, he'll have a new vantage point by serving as a TV analyst for the game.
How Much are the Super Bowl Referees Paid?
It's a big honor for referees to call the Super Bowl, and they get paid well for the responsibility—reportedly between $30,000 and $50,000. We'll spare you a joke about the Chiefs and their favorable calls.
Has a Rookie Quarterback Ever Started in the Super Bowl?
Nope! Jayden Daniels had the opportunity this year, but fell short in the divisional championship game.
How Many Times Has the Super Bowl Featured a Rematch?
Super Bowl rematches have happened 10 times, including this year! We've seen more than one game between the Cowboys and Steelers, 49ers and Bengals, Eagles and Patriots, Cowboys and Bills, Rams and Patriots, Giants and Patriots, Bills and Cowboys, Dolphins and Washington, and Chiefs and Eagles.
What Team Has the Most Super Bowl Appearances?
The New England Patriots have appeared in 11 Super Bowl games (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1985). The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cowboys trail with 8. None of those teams are playing this year, so that will not change.
Have Siblings Ever Faced Off in the Super Bowl?
It happened for the first time in 2023. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce faced his brother Jason, the Eagles' center, for Super Bowl LVII.
Has a Woman Ever Officiated the Super Bowl?
Yes! Sarah Thomas became the first woman to officiate the Super Bowl in 2021.
Who Sang the Longest National Anthem?
Alicia Keys clocked in at 2 minutes 35 seconds during Super Bowl XLVII. The average length is about 1 minute and 50 seconds. We'll see how this year's performer Jon Batiste measures up!
Which Team Has the Most Super Bowl Wins?
The Steelers and Patriots are tied with six championships apiece. The 49ers have five.
Who holds the passing record for the Super Bowl?
Tom Brady threw for an astounding 505 yards in 2018. Surprisingly, it wasn't enough for his Patriots to defeat the Eagles that year.
Which Team Has the Most Super Bowl Losses?
The Denver Broncos and Patriots are tied with five losses each. The Broncos have three wins, most recently in 2016. The Broncos didn't make the playoffs this year, so they don't have a chance at Super Bowl LVII.
What Teams Have Never Played in a Super Bowl?
Four teams have the dubious distinction of never making it to a Super Bowl: The Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars. None of these teams made the Big Game, so that's not going to change this year.
Which City Has Hosted the Most Super Bowls?
Miami has hosted the Super Bowl 11 times, with Hard Rock Stadium hosting 6. New Orleans will tie that number this year.
Has a Team Ever Played a Super Bowl in Its Home Stadium?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams are the only teams to play in their home stadiums.
Which College Has Produced the Most Super Bowl Quarterbacks?
This answer might surprise you. Cal leads the way with 5 QBs, including Aaron Rodgers. Alabama*, Notre Dame, and Purdue each have produced three.
*While Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts began his career at Alabama, he transferred to Oklahoma, where he finished his career. We're counting him as the first Oklahoma quarterback to play in a Super Bowl.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
