Super Bowl Fast Facts

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Updated 2:43 PM EST, Mon February 14, 2022
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, celebrates with quarterback Matthew Stafford after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, February 13. The two hooked up on the game-winning touchdown pass.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, left, celebrates with quarterback Matthew Stafford after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, February 13. The two hooked up on the game-winning touchdown pass.
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Rams head coach Sean McVay is interviewed after the game. The 36-year-old is now the youngest head coach to ever win a Super Bowl.
Rams head coach Sean McVay is interviewed after the game. The 36-year-old is now the youngest head coach to ever win a Super Bowl.
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Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson pours Gatorade over McVay.
Rams defensive end A'Shawn Robinson pours Gatorade over McVay.
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The Rams' Aaron Donald, left, and Von Miller admire the Lombardi Trophy after the game. Both had two sacks in the game.
The Rams' Aaron Donald, left, and Von Miller admire the Lombardi Trophy after the game. Both had two sacks in the game.
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Confetti falls in SoFi Stadium after the final whistle.
Confetti falls in SoFi Stadium after the final whistle.
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Kupp celebrates at the end of the game.
Kupp celebrates at the end of the game.
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Bengals safety Jessie Bates III walks off the field after the game.
Bengals safety Jessie Bates III walks off the field after the game.
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SoFi Stadium is the Rams' home field.
SoFi Stadium is the Rams' home field.
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Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines, center, celebrates after the Bengals turned the ball over on downs to effectively end the game.
Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines, center, celebrates after the Bengals turned the ball over on downs to effectively end the game.
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Fans react after the Rams' win.
Fans react after the Rams' win.
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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow flings the ball for an incomplete pass as he is pressured by Aaron Donald on a fourth-down play late in the game. The Rams then took over possession and ran out the clock.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow flings the ball for an incomplete pass as he is pressured by Aaron Donald on a fourth-down play late in the game. The Rams then took over possession and ran out the clock.
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Donald, right, celebrates with teammates after the Bengals' final drive.
Donald, right, celebrates with teammates after the Bengals' final drive.
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Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.
Kupp catches the game-winning touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter.
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Kupp is surrounded by teammates after making a catch in the end zone on the game-winning drive. That touchdown was overturned by a penalty, but Kupp caught another one a few plays later.
Kupp is surrounded by teammates after making a catch in the end zone on the game-winning drive. That touchdown was overturned by a penalty, but Kupp caught another one a few plays later.
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Burrow holds his knee after a second-half play.
Burrow holds his knee after a second-half play.
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Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., top left, watches from the bench after being knocked out of the game with a knee injury.
Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., top left, watches from the bench after being knocked out of the game with a knee injury.
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Miller, right, reacts after sacking Burrow in the second half. This was his second Super Bowl win, as he also won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. He was traded to the Rams earlier this season.
Miller, right, reacts after sacking Burrow in the second half. This was his second Super Bowl win, as he also won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. He was traded to the Rams earlier this season.
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Bengals running back Joe Mixon tries to fend off a Rams defender in the second half.
Bengals running back Joe Mixon tries to fend off a Rams defender in the second half.
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McVay, front center, walks the sideline during the game.
McVay, front center, walks the sideline during the game.
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Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell carries the ball in the second half.
Rams wide receiver Brandon Powell carries the ball in the second half.
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Rams kicker Matt Gay connects on a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Rams kicker Matt Gay connects on a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter.
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Donald sacks Burrow in the third quarter.
Donald sacks Burrow in the third quarter.
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Rams fans watch the game at SoFi Stadium.
Rams fans watch the game at SoFi Stadium.
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Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins pulls in a catch over Jalen Ramsey to score a third-quarter touchdown and give the Bengals the lead. The 75-yard touchdown was the first play from scrimmage in the second half.
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins pulls in a catch over Jalen Ramsey to score a third-quarter touchdown and give the Bengals the lead. The 75-yard touchdown was the first play from scrimmage in the second half.
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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches from the sideline.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches from the sideline.
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Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (No. 22) reacts after intercepting a pass early in the third quarter.
Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (No. 22) reacts after intercepting a pass early in the third quarter.
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Burrow runs away from Donald in the third quarter.
Burrow runs away from Donald in the third quarter.
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Some of the Bengals celebrate a second-quarter interception by Jessie Bates III. Among them was injured cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, who got the Bengals a taunting penalty for joining the celebration.
Some of the Bengals celebrate a second-quarter interception by Jessie Bates III. Among them was injured cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, who got the Bengals a taunting penalty for joining the celebration.
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Stafford makes a pass in the first half.
Stafford makes a pass in the first half.
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Beckham is attended to after suffering a knee injury in the second quarter. He did not return to the game.
Beckham is attended to after suffering a knee injury in the second quarter. He did not return to the game.
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Higgins catches a touchdown pass from Mixon during the second quarter. The Rams led 13-10 after the extra point, and that was the score at halftime.
Higgins catches a touchdown pass from Mixon during the second quarter. The Rams led 13-10 after the extra point, and that was the score at halftime.
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Mixon celebrates with Burrow after Mixon's touchdown pass to Higgins.
Mixon celebrates with Burrow after Mixon's touchdown pass to Higgins.
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Kupp catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter. The Rams led 13-3 after they weren't able to make the extra point.
Kupp catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter. The Rams led 13-3 after they weren't able to make the extra point.
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Mixon runs the ball in the first half.
Mixon runs the ball in the first half.
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Fans cheer during the game.
Fans cheer during the game.
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Higgins is hit on the goal line by Ramsey and Nick Scott in the first quarter. The Bengals settled for a field goal on that drive to make the score 7-3.
Higgins is hit on the goal line by Ramsey and Nick Scott in the first quarter. The Bengals settled for a field goal on that drive to make the score 7-3.
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Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase beats Ramsey to make a diving catch in the first quarter.
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase beats Ramsey to make a diving catch in the first quarter.
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Stafford makes a pass in the first half.
Stafford makes a pass in the first half.
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Beckham catches the first touchdown of the game. The Rams led 7-0 after the extra point.
Beckham catches the first touchdown of the game. The Rams led 7-0 after the extra point.
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Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson sacks Stafford on the game's opening drive.
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson sacks Stafford on the game's opening drive.
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Tennis great Billie Jean King performs the pregame coin toss.
Tennis great Billie Jean King performs the pregame coin toss.
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Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson introduces the two teams before kickoff.
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson introduces the two teams before kickoff.
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Fans at SoFi Stadium watch pregame festivities.
Fans at SoFi Stadium watch pregame festivities.
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Country star Mickey Guyton sings the National Anthem before the game.
Country star Mickey Guyton sings the National Anthem before the game.
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Donald claps after the National Anthem.
Donald claps after the National Anthem.
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The Divas of Compton dance team performs outside the stadium during pregame festivities.
The Divas of Compton dance team performs outside the stadium during pregame festivities.
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The Rams run onto the field before the start of the game.
The Rams run onto the field before the start of the game.
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Burrow walks onto the field with the Bengals before the game.
Burrow walks onto the field with the Bengals before the game.
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A Bengals fan watches pregame warmups.
A Bengals fan watches pregame warmups.
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A young fan shows his support for the Rams outside SoFi Stadium.
A young fan shows his support for the Rams outside SoFi Stadium.
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Fans ride escalators at SoFi Stadium before the game.
Fans ride escalators at SoFi Stadium before the game.
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Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League.

February 13, 2022 - Super Bowl LVI takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20. It is the second time in Super Bowl history a team played on its home field. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were the first team to do so, last year at Raymond James Stadium.

February 7, 2021 - Super Bowl LV takes place in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9.

Entertainment

2022 - Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre perform with Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. Jhené Aiko performs “America the Beautiful,” and Mickey Guyton sings the national anthem.

2021 - The Weeknd performs during the halftime show, and Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church sing the national anthem as a duet.

Super Bowl Commercials

1967 - A 30-second commercial costs about $40,000 during the first Super Bowl.

2022 - A 30-second spot costs about $7 million.

Viewership and Ratings (Nielsen)

2015 - Super Bowl XLIX (49) is the most watched US telecast of all time, with an average viewership of 114.4 million.

The first Super Bowl Championship game was between the NFL Green Bay Packers and the AFL Kansas City Chiefs at Memorial Colisuem in Los Angeles. Here's a look at all the most coveted sports tickets in America since the game first began on January 15, 1967.
The first Super Bowl Championship game was between the NFL Green Bay Packers and the AFL Kansas City Chiefs at Memorial Colisuem in Los Angeles. Here's a look at all the most coveted sports tickets in America since the game first began on January 15, 1967.
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Super coveted tickets

Other Facts

First Super Bowl - January 15, 1967 - The first Super Bowl championship game was between the NFL (Green Bay Packers) and AFL (Kansas City Chiefs) champions at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The score was Green Bay, 35 and Kansas City, 10. Attendance was 61,946. Bart Starr, the quarterback for Green Bay, was named the MVP.

Lowest Winning Score - February 3, 2019 - Lowest scoring winner - New England Patriots 13, Los Angeles Rams 3 - Super Bowl LIII, at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Highest Winning Score - January 28, 1990 - Highest scoring winner - San Francisco 49ers, 55, Denver Broncos, 10 - Super Bowl XXIV, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. This was also the largest margin of victory to date.

Most Played - New England Patriots, 11

Most Wins - The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with six.

Most Losses - Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are tied with five.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received this ring for winning Super Bowl LV in 2021.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received this ring for winning Super Bowl LV in 2021.
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All the Super Bowl rings

The NFL pays for up to 150 rings at $5,000 per ring (plus adjustments for increases in gold and diamonds).

The NFL also pays for 150 pieces of jewelry for the losing team, which may not cost more than half the price set for the Super Bowl ring.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is made from sterling silver by Tiffany & Co.

February 1, 2004 - Janet Jackson’s breast is exposed during the halftime performance at Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) when fellow performer Justin Timberlake rips away a piece of her bodice. She later claims it was a “wardrobe malfunction.”

February 6, 2011 - Cowboy Stadium seating problems, “incomplete installation of temporary seats in a limited number of sections made the seats unusable,” leaves 1,250 ticket holders without seats. 850 were distributed around the stadium to other seats, 400 were left with no options. NFL promises triple refunds for the $800.00 ticket for all 1250 people.

February 3, 2013 - A power failure at the Super Dome halts the game and leaves half of the stadium in the dark for 34 minutes. Super Bowl XLVII (47) is played in New Orleans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Baltimore Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. Beyoncé is the half-time performer.

Future Super Bowl Sites

2023 - Glendale, Arizona

2024 - New Orleans, Louisiana

San Francisco 49ers Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, FL. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
San Francisco 49ers Steve Young in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at the Joe Robbie Stadium on January 29, 1995 in Miami, FL. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
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In photos: The greatest Super Bowl records