The biggest event in American football is set for Sunday, February 9, as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the New Orleans Superdome. The Chiefs are aiming for a historic three-peat, while the Eagles hope to play spoiler in this highly anticipated clash.
Who’s Playing in Super Bowl LIX?
Kansas City returns to the Super Bowl for the third straight year after edging the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship on January 27. Led by head coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs dominated the AFC West with a 15-2 regular season record.
The Eagles, after finishing 14-3 atop the NFC West, stormed through the playoffs by defeating the Packers, Rams, and then crushing Washington 55-23 to claim their third NFC Championship in seven years.
These teams previously met in Super Bowl LVII (2022), where Kansas City triumphed 38-35. The only other teams to face off twice in three years were the Cowboys and Bills in the early ’90s.
Key Players to Watch
Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) – The star quarterback is aiming for his third straight Super Bowl title. Although he had a down year statistically, he remains Kansas City’s most crucial player.
Travis Kelce (Chiefs) – With 31 Super Bowl catches, Kelce is just two receptions away from tying Jerry Rice’s all-time record (33).
Saquon Barkley (Eagles) – The running back has been unstoppable, rushing for over 2,000 yards this season. He needs just 30 more to break the single-season record set in 1998.
Jalen Hurts (Eagles) – The quarterback is key to the Eagles’ explosive run game, which saw seven rushing touchdowns in their NFC Championship win—an NFL playoff record.
Where is Super Bowl LIX Taking Place?
New Orleans hosts its 11th Super Bowl, tying Miami for the most by any city. The Superdome, hosting for the eighth time, was last used in 2013 when the Ravens beat the 49ers in a game famously delayed by a power outage.
Halftime Show & National Anthem
Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the halftime show, while Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem, accompanied by Stephanie Nogueras in American Sign Language.
Kickoff Time in Nigeria
- Kickoff: Monday, February 10 at 12:30 AM WAT
- Expected Duration: 3 hours 44 minutes (plus halftime)
Where to Watch in Nigeria
- TV Channels: ESPN2, DAZN
