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Has any team ever failed to score in a Super Bowl?
No team has reached the Super Bowl and been shut out. However, two teams have been limited to just a single field goal, finishing with only three points.
In Super Bowl VI, played on January 16, 1972, the Miami Dolphins were held to three points in a 24–3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Garo Yepremian accounted for Miami's lone score with a field goal.
The same low total was matched decades later in Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019, when the Los Angeles Rams managed just three points in a 13–3 defeat to the New England Patriots. Greg Zuerlein kicked the Rams’ only points in what became the lowest-scoring Super Bowl in history, with a combined total of 16 points.
The Rams returned to the Super Bowl three years later and won Super Bowl LVI, beating the Bengals 23–20. By then, Zuerlein had left the team, and Matt Gay handled kicking duties in their championship victory.
Officiating crew for Super Bowl LX
These are the officials who will be in charge of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara:
Referee: Shawn Smith (first Super Bowl on field)
Umpire: Roy Ellison
Down Judge: Dana McKenzie
Line Judge: Julian Mapp
Field Judge: Jason Ledet
Side Judge: Eugene Hall
Back Judge: Greg Steed
Replay Official: Andrew Lambert
The “White Hat”, Shawn Smith, is in his 11th NFL season and eighth as a referee, and leads this all-star postseason crew, many of whom have multiple Super Bowls under their belts. The group was assembled based on performance grades and postseason experience and will be responsible for every call on football's biggest night.
Bad Bunny's halftime show brings historic first in LSPR
Super Bowl LX’s halftime show, headlined by Bad Bunny, will feature a historic first: the inclusion of Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSPR) during part of the performance.
Interpreter Celimar Rivera Cosme, a deaf performer from Puerto Rico, will bring Bad Bunny’s show to life in LSPR, a sign language distinct from American Sign Language with its own grammar, rhythm and cultural identity.
The NFL says this multilingual signing program, which also includes ASL interpreters, will be presented during the halftime show, marking the first time Puerto Rican Sign Language is featured at the Super Bowl on this stage.
Rivera Cosme has worked with Bad Bunny before, including signing performances during his major concerts in Puerto Rico, and her role this Sunday is seen as a milestone moment for Deaf culture and representation on one of the world’s biggest entertainment platforms.
The rapper, who once suffered $8 million in gambling losses in one month, admits he hasn't always made the best choice when it comes to sports bets but he’s put his money where his mouth is for Super Bowl LX.
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Pre-game singing
Before the Seahawks and Patriots take the field, there’s a stacked musical lineup ready to set the tone for Super Bowl LX.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” will be performed by Charlie Puth, the pop singer and songwriter known for hits like “See You Again” and “Attention”. Alongside him, Fred Beam, a deaf performing artist, will deliver the anthem in American Sign Language.
“America the Beautiful” will be sung by Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy winner and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter whose powerful voice spans Americana, folk, and rock. Julian Ortiz will provide a signed rendition of the song.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”, often referred to as the Black national anthem, will be performed by Coco Jones, the rising R&B star. Fred Beam will also provide an ASL performance of this piece, deepening the event’s spotlight on accessibility and representation.
Green Day will play ahead of kickoff to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl, bringing hometown Bay Area energy before the game begins.
Together, the lineup reflects both musical heritage and broad cultural representation as the day’s festivities begin across NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.
Who is doing the Super Bowl flyover
Eyes to the sky before kickoff at Levi's Stadium. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Super Bowl LX will feature a joint Air Force–Navy flyover made up of eight military aircraft - four from each branch - combining classic power with next-generation tech.
From the U.S. Air Force, the formation includes:
Two B-1B Lancer bombers: the supersonic “Bone,” known for its massive wingspan and unmistakable silhouette
Two F-15C Eagles: long-time air-superiority fighters and absolute flyover staples
From the U.S. Navy, fans will see:
Two F/A-18E Super Hornets: versatile, loud, and built for both air and ground missions
Two F-35C Lightning II jets: the carrier-based stealth fighters representing the future of naval aviation
Eight aircraft, two branches, and one perfectly timed pass over the stadium as the anthem concludes one of the most anticipated non-football moments of Super Bowl Sunday.
Why does the Super Bowl use Roman numerals?
Tonight is Super Bowl LX, the NFL’s 60th championship game. That raises a familiar question: why does the league insist on Roman numerals for the official name of its biggest event?
It is not as if players are numbered Roman-style, or scores are displayed the way a Roman legionnaire might expect. Yet every year, the Super Bowl carries a Roman numeral rather than a simple date.
The answer starts with why the game is numbered at all. Unlike most sporting events, the Super Bowl is played in the year after the season it belongs to. The regular season runs through the fall and early winter, while the postseason and Super Bowl are held in January and February. So Super Bowl LX, played in 2026, is the culmination of the 2025 NFL season.
When the National Football League and the American Football League agreed to merge and stage a postseason championship game, they decided to number it rather than name it by year, avoiding confusion between seasons. The first four Super Bowls were originally labeled simply Super Bowl 1, 2, 3 and 4.
That changed with Super Bowl V, when the league switched to Roman numerals. The NFL later retroactively applied Roman numerals to the first four games as well.
The league has never fully explained the decision, but NFL officials have long suggested it added a sense of gravity and occasion. Put simply, it looked more important.
That focus on presentation was evident ahead of Super Bowl 50, when the NFL tested dozens of logo designs before ultimately abandoning Roman numerals for that one year only. The league cited readability and branding concerns, though many suspected it was also a way to avoid the awkward optics of “Super Bowl L.” Nobody wants to take the L...
For everything else, however, the Roman numerals have remained — and tonight’s game is no exception.
The coaches of Super Bowl LX
Sunday's Super Bowl matchup also sets up a compelling coaching narrative.
On one sideline is Mike Vrabel, who is making his first Super Bowl appearance as a head coach, and in his very first season with the Patriots. Vrabel was introduced as New England’s head coach in January 2025 and immediately turned around a franchise that had gone 4-13 the previous two seasons. Under his leadership, the Patriots finished 14–3, won the AFC East, and punched their ticket to Super Bowl LX in dramatic fashion.
Vrabel’s legacy with the Patriots runs deep. As a player, he won three Super Bowls with New England in the early 2000s, and now he’s on the brink of becoming one of the few people in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with the same franchise as both a player and a coach.
Seahawks coach
Across the field is Mike Macdonald, the 38-year-old head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who is also making his first Super Bowl appearance. Macdonald’s rise has been quick. He was one of the youngest head coaches in the league and is now one of only a handful to reach the Super Bowl before age 40. His Seahawks team blends experience and innovation, driven by a strong defense and steady quarterback play.
It’s a fascinating contrast. Vrabel’s first season in Foxborough has already made history, while Macdonald’s youth and defensive acumen have redefined Seattle’s identity. Both coaches will get their chance to claim football’s biggest prize.
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How many Super Bowls have been played up north?
Following on from the most popular venues for the Super Bowl, what's clear is that where it is NOT popular to organise Super Bowls is anywhere up north, which kind of makes sense, given the time of year, but it’s still incredible just how few games are held away from the balmy south.
Only FIVE Super Bowls have been held north of the Mason-Dixon line: two in Minneapolis, two in Detroit and one in New Jersey.
What's the most common Super Bowl venue?
Super Bowl LX heads to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marking just the second time the venue has hosted the big game. Its first came a decade ago, when it hosted Super Bowl 50 in February 2016.
So while Levi’s Stadium is still a relative newcomer in Super Bowl history, the title of most common Super Bowl venue belongs elsewhere. That honor goes to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which has hosted the Super Bowl six times, more than any other stadium.
Those six games came under several different names:
Joe Robbie Stadium: Super Bowls XXIII, XXIX
Pro Player Stadium: Super Bowl XXXIII
Dolphin Stadium: Super Bowl XLI
Sun Life Stadium: Super Bowl XLIV
Hard Rock Stadium: Super Bowl LIV
When you look at city hosts rather than just stadium hosts, Miami is still the undisputed Super Bowl capital. Including five games played at the old Orange Bowl, the Miami area has hosted the Super Bowl 11 times in total.
After Miami, New Orleans sits close behind with 10 Super Bowls, split between Tulane Stadium and the Louisiana Superdome (now the Caesars Superdome).
Rounding out the most frequent host cities:
Los Angeles, California: 8 Super Bowls (Coliseum, Rose Bowl, SoFi Stadium)
Tampa, Florida: 5 Super Bowls (Tampa Stadium/Raymond James Stadium)
San Diego, California: 3 Super Bowls (Jack Murphy/Qualcomm Stadium)
Which teams have won the most Super Bowls?
The list is headed jointly by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots, each with six Super Bowl titles. Just behind them are the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, who each have five championships.
The Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs are next on the list with four Super Bowl wins apiece.
Most Super Bowl titles by franchise
Pittsburgh Steelers: 6 (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII)
New England Patriots: 6 (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
San Francisco 49ers: 5 (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
Dallas Cowboys: 5 (VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
Green Bay Packers: 4 (I, II, XXXI, XLV)
Kansas City Chiefs: 4 (IV, LIV, LVII, LVIII)
How many teams have won back-to-back Super Bowls?
Repeating as Super Bowl champions is one of the hardest feats in the NFL. Only seven franchises have managed it. Neither of the two teams are up for that tonight, with last year's winners the Eagles being knocked out in the Wild Card Round by the 49ers.
Green Bay Packers
The first team to do it, winning Super Bowl I (1967) and Super Bowl II (1968) under legendary head coach Vince Lombardi, whose impact on the game was so profound the trophy now bears his name.
Miami Dolphins
Champions of Super Bowl VII (1973) and Super Bowl VIII (1974). Their run included the NFL’s only perfect season, going 17–0 during the 1972 campaign before winning Super Bowl VII.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The only franchise to repeat the feat twice. They won Super Bowl IX (1975) and X (1976), then did it again with Super Bowl XIII (1979) and XIV (1980), cementing their dynasty status.
San Francisco 49ers
Back-to-back titles in Super Bowl XXIII (1989) and XXIV (1990), led by quarterback Joe Montana, whose performances remain among the best in Super Bowl history.
Dallas Cowboys
Victors in Super Bowl XXVII (1993) and XXVIII (1994), dominating the early 1990s behind the core of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin.
Denver Broncos
Won Super Bowl XXXII (1998) and XXXIII (1999) with John Elway, finally breaking through after losing four previous Super Bowl appearances.
New England Patriots
Champions of Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004) and XXXIX (2005), part of their early-2000s dominance under Bill Belichick with Tom Brady at quarterback. The Patriots popped a statue of Brady up outside their stadium (see photo).
Who scored the first ever Super Bowl touchdown?
A bit more on the first player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl: Max McGee of the Green Bay Packers.
McGee was a reserve wide receiver, pressed into action after Boyd Dowler was injured early in an 80-yard drive. On the touchdown play, he made a one-handed catch at the 23-yard line from quarterback Bart Starr, then turned upfield for a 37-yard score.
McGee added another touchdown late in the third quarter, hauling in a 13-yard pass to extend Green Bay's lead to 28–10. He finished the game with seven receptions for 138 yards. The Packers went on to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10.
Born in Saxon City, Nevada, in 1932, McGee played both end and punter. He joined Green Bay as a fifth-round pick in the 1954 draft and appeared that season, then missed 1955 and 1956 while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. McGee returned in 1957 and played with the Packers through 1967, appearing in the first two Super Bowls.
For the inaugural Super Bowl, McGee did not expect to see the field, as Dowler had returned from injury. He famously broke curfew the night before and spent the evening out. Hungover the next morning, McGee joked to Dowler before kickoff, “I hope you don’t get hurt. I’m not in very good shape.” Dowler injured his shoulder on the second drive, and after borrowing a teammate’s helmet because he had forgotten his own, McGee entered the game and made history.
Who won the First Super Bowl?
The first Super Bowl was won by the Green Bay Packers, who, under head coach Vince Lombardi, faced the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967. Green Bay cruised to a 35–10 victory.
The Packers entered as favorites, a reflection of their NFL championship titles in 1961, 1962 and 1965. Quarterback Bart Starr ran the offense with trademark precision, completing 16 of 23 passes for 250 yards and two touchdowns. His performance earned him the game's Most Valuable Player award.
Defensively, Green Bay was just as dominant, holding the Chiefs to 10 points. Kansas City, after a strong start, scored only once in the second quarter. Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson struggled against the Packers’ defense and threw an interception.
Green Bay’s offense was well balanced. Max McGee caught seven passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns, despite not expecting to play a major role. In fact, he was famously somewhat hungover, yet still made history as the first player to score a touchdown in a Super Bowl. The rushing attack was led by Elijah Pitts, who added two touchdowns on the ground.
The 35–10 final score underlined Green Bay’s superiority on both sides of the ball, sealing their place as worthy winners of the first Super Bowl.
Why is it called the Super Bowl, anyway?
In June 1966, the two major American football leagues, the American Football League and the National Football League, agreed to merge. As part of that deal, they decided the champions of each league would meet in a season-ending championship game.
That raised an obvious question: what to call it?
At the time, “bowl games” were associated with postseason college football, a term that traced back to the Rose Bowl stadium, the site of the first such games. But a “bowl” was not what the NFL initially had in mind.
Commissioner Pete Rozelle pushed for “The Big One,” though the name never caught on. He also floated “Pro Bowl,” but that was already used for the league’s all-star game. “World Series of Football” was briefly mentioned, then quickly discarded for sounding too much like baseball’s championship.
In the end, Rozelle settled on the rather clunky official title: The AFL-NFL World Championship Game.
That was the formal name of the first championship, but team owners were still searching for something catchier. During an owners’ meeting, Lamar Hunt, founder of the AFL and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, recalled a toy his son, Lamar Hunt Jr., had been playing with. It was called a Super Ball.
Hunt suggested, almost offhandedly, that the game could be called the “Super Bowl.” He immediately dismissed it, saying they could surely come up with something better. But the name stuck. Media outlets embraced it, fans loved it, and before long it became the standard.
And that is why tonight’s game is known as Super Bowl LX, not the AFL-NFL World Championship Game LX.
The Super Ball was an extremely bouncy rubber ball invented in 1964 by chemist Norman Stingley at the Bettis Rubber Company. Made from a synthetic rubber called Zectron, it was later licensed to Wham-O, where it became a huge commercial success.
Vrabel is leaving nothing to chance ahead of the Super Bowl, and has been spinning Bad Bunny songs to his players to prepare them for the conditions inside Levi's Stadium.
“The players remained in the locker room for 14 minutes while Bad Bunny songs played over the stadium's loudspeakers.”
Meet tonight's officiating crew, led by Referee Shawn Smith.
And yes, he's called White Hat because his head gear is indeed white. All the other officials wear black.
Battle of the QBs: Maye vs Darnold - youth meets experience
Patriots QB Drake Maye turned in one of the best statistical seasons in the NFL in 2025. He finished the regular year with 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and just 8 interceptions, completing 72% of his passes and posting a high passer rating, all while leading New England to a dominant 14-3 record. Maye was even a finalist for MVP, finishing just behind the league leader in voting.
The sophomore signal‑caller has thrived attacking downfield, generating big plays and sustaining strong efficiency even against top defenses, a key reason the Patriots offense ranks among the league's most potent.
The Seahawks Sam Darnold’s journey has been far less conventional. After years of questions earlier in his career, Darnold revived his game in Seattle and has been extremely efficient through the playoffs. In the postseason alone he’s completed a high percentage of his throws with multiple touchdowns and few turnovers, showing poise as Seattle surged to the NFC title.
Statistically, Maye outpaced Darnold across the regular season in yards, touchdowns, efficiency and overall rating, which is why the Patriots quarterback entered MVP conversations. But Darnold’s late‑season and playoff surge gives the Seahawks a steady hand in crunch time.
So today isn’t just about who throws better. It will be a battle between Maye’s elite efficiency/big‑play ability versus Darnold’s postseason precision and experienced instincts.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show?
Bad Bunny will top the bill at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, with the global superstar and reigning Grammy Album of the Year winner set to take center stage.
The NFL has lined up an extensive pregame program as well. Teddy Swims will headline the Super Bowl tailgate concert, with LaRussell opening the show. Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony, while Charlie Puth is scheduled to perform the national anthem. Brandi Carlile will deliver “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
The performances form part of the league's celebration marking the 60th Super Bowl.
Our man Roddy takes a look at why we had to wait two weeks from the Conference finals till the big game tonight.
Why the Patriots are the “home” team tonight
Way back at the start of the Super Bowl era the NFL decided that the “home team” at the Super Bowl would alternate by conference, rather than by record or location. The rule was set by the NFL Competition Committee to simplify logistics and keep things neutral.
For even-numbered Super Bowls, the AFC champion is the designated home team. For odd-numbered Super Bowls, it is the NFC champion.
The home team chooses its jersey color (New England have opted for navy today), they take the “home” sideline and are listed second on broadcasts and graphics
So despite being played in California, this is officially Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots, with the Patriots as the home team.
And yes, it has led to a team playing as the away team in their own stadium. The Los Angeles Rams were the away team in Super Bowl LVI in 2022 at the SoFi Stadium.
There's some considerable football knowledge to draw on...
How the teams got to the Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle finished the 2025 regular season 14-3 and clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, earning a first-round bye. In the playoffs they dominated the San Francisco 49ers 41–6 in the Divisional Round and then beat the Los Angeles Rams 31–27 in the NFC Championship to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 2015.
New England Patriots
New England also went 14-3 and secured the No. 2 seed in the AFC. They opened the postseason with a 16–3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round, followed by a 28–16 victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. In the AFC Championship Game the Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos 10–7 in snowy conditions to book their trip to Super Bowl LX, marking their 12th Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
What’s the weather going to be like for the Super Bowl?
Weather conditions are looking good for the Super Bowl, with afternoon highs of 67 °F and Late-day temperatures during kickoff and early evening should be in the mid-60s to low 50s °F. There is a tiny chance of rain.
Welcome to Super Bowl LX
Good morning and welcome to Santa Clara, California, where this evening the National Football Conference champion the Seattle Seahawks will take on the American Football Conference champion the New England Patriots. Kick off is at 6.30 p.m. ET.
The Seahawks are out to claim their second Super Bowl title in four appearances, with their last triumph coming in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013 when they destroyed the Denver Broncos 43-8.
The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl for their 12th appearance hunting a record seventh title. This is the first time they've been in the season’s climatic game since the Brady-Belichick era, with their last win coming in Super Bowl LIII in 2018.
The two teams met in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, with the Patriots coming out on top 28-24 after a fourth quarter comeback from the Patriots and Malcolm Butler's game winning interception.
We’ll be keeping you updated with all the latest news throughout day… it’s time to get excited!
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