Superbowl Fun Facts
Game & Teams
- Official matchup: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots — a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from 2015 (but with all new players).
**• Both teams finished the regular season 14–3 — a strong season for both sides.
• Patriots: Trying to win a record 7th Super Bowl title.
• Seahawks: Seeking their second title after winning Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.
Historic Location
- Played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California — marking the second Super Bowl at this stadium (the first was Super Bowl 50 in 2016).
• It’s also the third Super Bowl ever hosted in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Halftime & Performances
- Halftime show by Bad Bunny — the first solo Spanish-speaking artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
• National Anthem: Performed by Charlie Puth.
• Pre-game festivities include performances by artists like Green Day and others.
Cultural Highlights
- The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched TV events globally, with huge interest not just in the game but in commercials and halftime entertainment.
Cool Stats & Tidbits
- This marks an NFL milestone: one of the few Super Bowls that’s an exact rematch in teams (Seahawks vs Patriots) of a previous title game (Super Bowl XLIX).
• The Seahawks celebration patch features “50” for their franchise’s anniversary and honors their fanbase known as the “12th Man.”
• Ticket prices saw a notable drop shortly before the game, an unusual trend for Super Bowl events.
• Fun ad alert: Budweiser’s 2026 Super Bowl commercial features a bald eagle and a Clydesdale horse forming a symbolic friendship — marking the brand’s 150th anniversary.
Bonus Super Bowl Culture
- Super Bowl week also includes interactive fan events like the “Super Bowl Experience” with games, autograph sessions, and exhibits featuring past Super Bowl rings and the Lombardi Trophy.