NFL Super Bowl 2024 guide: When it is, how to watch, halftime show and latest picks

The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.

Both teams won their respective championship playoff games to reach the biggest game in the sports calendar, held this year at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where they will compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy.

The Chiefs are looking to become back-to-back champions for the first time in their history, and the 49ers return to the Super Bowl for the first time since losing to the Chiefs in Miami in 2020.

You can catch up on the results of the four playoff rounds, as well as all the information on the Super Bowl, below.

When is the Super Bowl 2024?

Super Bowl LVIII will be played on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Due to the addition of a game to the NFL regular season, the Super Bowl has been moved from its usual slot on the first Sunday in February.

What is the UK time for Super Bowl 2024?

In the United Kingdom, kick-off will be at 11.30pm. In the US, the game will start at 3.30pm PST, which starts at 6.30pm on the east coast.

Due to the Super Bowl being played in Las Vegas, the start is earlier than usual to hit prime time viewing slots on the east coast.

Where is Super Bowl 2024 being played?

For the first time in NFL history the Super Bowl takes place in Las Vegas.

Allegiant Stadium – home of the Las Vegas Raiders – is the host venue, just three years after it first opened its doors in September 2020.

The stadium cost $1.9 billion to build and has a regular capacity of 65,000. However, that number can expand for larger events, meaning the Super Bowl’s capacity will likely exceed 70,000.

An outside view before the Preseason Friendlymatch between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, NevadaAn outside view before the Preseason Friendlymatch between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada

An outside view before the Preseason Friendlymatch between AC Milan and FC Barcelona at Allegiant Stadium on August 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada

A general view of the field shows the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The Raiders defeated the Patriots 21-17A general view of the field shows the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The Raiders defeated the Patriots 21-17

A general view of the field shows the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 21-17

How do I watch Super Bowl 2024?

This year will see the start of a renewed 11-year contract between the NFL and the four main broadcasters in the United States which will see the game broadcast over each one on a rotating basis.

CBS is the host broadcaster in the United States this year, with the game also being streamed on Paramount +. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo are the likely commentators.

In the UK, Super Bowl LVIII will be broadcast free-to-air on ITV1 and online via ITVX. Paid Sky Sports subscribers will also get coverage, while TalkSport will cover the game on the radio.

Super Bowl predictions

Washington defensive lineman Efe Obada, speaking before ITV’s coverage of the Super Bowl, said: “I’m not going to sleep on this one. The Chiefs and 49ers, this will be a great shootout and showdown. Both teams are evenly stacked, have great athletes and are more offensive. It’s a star-studded game. It will be crazy.

“Until they are eliminated, I never bet against the Chiefs and I think they will win. They have been there before, Mahomes is very composed and they are supported by a great team with Andy Reid and Travis Kelce. The script says they have to win it, but you never know.”

Who’s doing the halftime show?

After Rihanna’s stellar performance at Super Bowl LVII this year, R&B megastar Usher the man trusted to entertain Allegiant Stadium and the millions watching around the world at halftime. See our dedicated guide for full details on what to expect from the show.

Usher’s new album, Coming Home, will reportedly be released on February 11 – the same day as the Super Bowl.

Who will win the Super Bowl in 2023?

In last year’s Super Bowl the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP.

Who will play in the 2024 Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl concludes the NFL’s playoffs after the end of the 18-week regular season.

A total of 14 teams qualified for the playoffs, with the top two seeds in the AFC and the NFC (both NFL conferences) advancing to the first round of the playoffs.

NFL playoff schedule and results

Wild card round

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Monday, January 15

Sectional round

Saturday, January 20

  • AFC division – Baltimore Ravens 34 Texas Texas 10

  • NFC department – San Francisco 49ers 24 Green Bay Packers 21

Sunday, January 21

Conference championship round

Sunday, January 28

Super Bowl LVIII

Sunday, February 11

What are the latest Super Bowl picks?

  • San Francisco 49ers 5/6

  • Kansas City Chiefs fair

Correct choice from 8 February

Previous winners

See our dedicated guide for the full list of winning teams since 1967.

Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?

The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers have won six Super Bowls, the most of any franchise in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys are next best, and both have five wins.

  • 6 wins: New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers

  • 5 wins: San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys

  • 4 wins: Green Bay Packers, New York Giants

  • 3 wins: Denver Broncos, Washington Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs

  • 2 wins: Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • 1 win: Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints

Which teams have never won the Super Bowl?

Numbers in parentheses indicate Super Bowl appearances

Cleveland Browns (0), Detroit Lions (0), Houston Texans (0), Jacksonville Jaguars (0), Arizona Cardinals (1), Los Angeles Chargers (1), Tennessee Titans (1), Atlanta Falcons (2), Carolina Panthers (2), Cincinnati Bengals (3), Buffalo Bills (4), Minnesota Vikings (4)

Which player has the most Super Bowl wins?

Tom Brady (quarterback) won the Super Bowl seven times, six times with the New England Patriots and once with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Three players have won the Super Bowl six times: Fuzzy Thurston (offensive lineman), Forrest Gregg (offensive lineman), and Herb Adderley (defensive back).

13 players have won the Super Bowl five times.

Previous MVPs

What is the Vince Lombardi trophy?

The trophy has been awarded to every Super Bowl winner since 1967 and is named in honor of Vince Lombardi – the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who won the first two Super Bowls.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *