The countdown to the Super Bowl is nearly over, and the game will take place on Sunday, Feb 8, in Santa Clara, California, at Levi’s Stadium. In 2015, the Seattle Seahawks took on the New England Patriots, and they will do so again this year. The Patriots defeated the Broncos to appear for the first time in seven seasons, and it’s the team’s twelfth appearance. The Seahawks will be participating for only the fourth time in their history.
A festival beyond football
The Super Bowl is an enticing blend of football, music, and more. It has become a week-long cultural festival. Santa Clara hosted the event in 2016, and once again, it will transform into a fan hub filled with concerts, fan experiences, etc. There will be interactive NFL fan zones and meet-and-greet opportunities with former players. Live music events will happen across the city. Fans travelling to watch the Super Bowl tend to build a full vacation around it so they can experience the buildup to it and all the events.
If you want to attend the Super Bowl in person, you must be able to afford it, and a trip for two people could cost well over $10,000. This is why you may choose to watch from home instead. The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched events on television, with broadcasting by NBC and various streaming options, including Peacock and YouTube TV. Fans can even bet online from home. Betting online from Pennsylvania and other states is possible using a sports betting app on a mobile device.
Musical performances
People who aren’t even interested in football will watch the halftime show, and Bad Bunny will headline it this year. He is the first Spanish solo performer to headline. Before this, Charlie Puth will take on the national anthem, and Brandie Carlyle will sing “America the Beautiful.” Coco Jones will be singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Punk rock band Green Day will sing some of their most well-known songs at the opening performance. These performances will be watched by multitudes of fans worldwide. They will ensure they can unblock the restricted network if necessary to view them.
On Saturday night, rapper Wale will appear at Pier 27. T-Pain and Sean Paul will have a show called R&B and Ribs at Pier 80 Warehouse. Chris Stapleton and Sierra Ferrell will perform at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
Super Bowl Commercials
Super Bowl ads are expensive due to the huge value of the audience, and this year they will potentially be the best yet. Celebrities feature in many of the ads, such as Emma Stone in the Squarespace ad and Kurt Russell and others in the Michelob Ultra ad.
Benson Boone and Ben Stiller feature in an ad for Instacart. Kylie Kelce, wife of Jason, partners up with Dove. Sabrina Carpenter features in a Pringles ad. Andy Samberg gives a parody of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” for Hellman’s Mayonnaise. Lady Gaga covers the “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” theme song for a Redfin/Rocket Spot. Many viewers rank their favorite commercials alongside their favorite moments in the game.
Match storylines fans are following
Every Super Bowl countdown revolves around narratives, and this year, the previous Super Bowl matchup of the two teams is reviving memories. By the time match day finally arrives, what will happen at the Super Bowl game has been dominating conversations for weeks.
When looking at Super Bowl facts, former Patriot coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady are all over the record book. Now it’s a new era for the Patriots under new leadership and with a new quarterback. Mike Vrabel is the coach, and new quarterback Drake Maye leads the league’s quarterbacks in scrambles. As the Seahawks haven’t featured at the Super Bowl so often, this is a special occasion for their fans.
Tailgates and watch parties
Fans take part in watch parties and tailgates with themed snacks. Even bars and restaurants create special packages and watch parties. This year, some special artists will be performing at tailgate events. Teddy Swims will headline the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert, while Bay Area native LaRussell will open the show.
