Out of 32 NFL teams, only four are left standing as they hope to earn a spot in the upcoming 2025 Super Bowl.
The playoffs are coming to an end. On Jan. 26, the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the NFC championship as the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, who have been going head-to-head for the past few years, battle to represent the AFC. All four teams dream of hoisting the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy when football fans’ favorite day of the year arrives in a few short weeks.
While the teams aren’t set yet, the game’s date, time, location and superstar halftime show performer have already been announced. Read on to learn more about Super Bowl 2025.
When is Super Bowl 2025?
The biggest football game and sports event of the year, Super Bowl 2025, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9. The game will be held two weeks after the NFC and AFC championships, giving the winning teams an extended break before the matchup.
What time does the game start?
The official kickoff time for Super Bowl 2025 is 6:30 p.m. ET.
But, fans should tune in early to catch some of the first Super Bowl ads and see the pregame entertainment. The NFL confirmed in November that Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem, musician Trombone Shorty will perform “America The Beautiful” with Grammy-winner Lauren Daigle. Fellow Grammy-winner Ledisi will tackle “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Where is Super Bowl 2025 being held?
Football fans will soon make their way to Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the game. The stadium is the home of the New Orleans Saints, who did not make the playoffs this season.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show?
The NFL revealed in September that Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show. Lamar shared the news by simply tweeting, “Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans” on Sept. 8 and posting a link to a YouTube video.
In the clip, the “Not Like Us” rapper stands in front of a giant American flag on a football field as he loads footballs into a launcher machine.
“What the deal, everybody? My name’s Kendrick Lamar, and I’ll be performing at Super Bowl 59. Will you be pulling up?” he asks. “I hope so. You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship, no round twos.”
He adds, “I won’t want you to miss it. Meet me in New Orleans. February 9, 2025. Wear your best dressed, too, even if you’re watching from home.”
On Jan. 23, Apple Music announced on X a special guest who will join Lamar on the field. In another video, Lamar is shown strolling on a football field as he talks on the phone. “I’ve been thinking about a guest performer…” he says as SZA surprises him by dumping a bucket of Gatorade on his head.
SZA and Lamar have teamed up before. They previously collaborated on the song “All The Stars,” which appeared on the soundtrack for “Black Panther.” The song was later nominated at the 2019 Grammys and 2019 Academy Awards.
How to watch Super Bowl 2025
Super Bowl 2025 will be televised nationally on Fox. It will also stream on the NFL app and the platform Tubi.