The biggest fixture of the year is here. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out for the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes and Co. have the opportunity to complete an unprecedented three-peat.
Here’s all the information you need to know about the Super Bowl schedule and how you can catch the pregrame coverage.
When Will Super Bowl 59 Begin?
The Super Bowl 59 is slated to kick off on Sunday evening. However, there’ll be a long pregame show ahead of the mega event. NFL Network, ESPN and Fox Sports have mapped out day-long coverage before the Chiefs vs. Eagles fixture.
NFL Network will begin the party at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday. Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner, Steve Mariucci and Gerald McCoy lead the pack of the 25-member panel that will keep the audience intrigued till 5:30 p.m., only an hour before the historic clash begins. The NFL GameDay Morning segment is set to go on for 8.5 hours.
ESPN’s coverage will commence at 10 a.m. ET and will go on for four hours, i.e. until 2 p.m. ET. Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce, Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan and Alex Smith will be in the studio for the ‘Postseason NFL Countdown’ segment.
Fox will be the last to join the fun, but they will compensate for it with a live set on Bourbon Street. The show will start at 1 p.m. ET and will go until the game’s first drive in New Orleans. The star cast will feature Terry Bradshaw, Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski.
The Chiefs and the Eagles will get the action going at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Fans can enjoy all these pregame shows on Fubo in addition to the designated channels.
New Orleans is gearing up to host its 11th Super Bowl. With its reputation as one of the NFL’s favorite venues, they are expected to deliver the big day’s electrifying vibes and iconic celebrations.
Fox is handling the broadcast in English, and Spanish-language options are available on Telemundo and Fox Deportes. This year, viewers can also catch the game on Tubi and NFL+, making it easier than ever to tune in from anywhere.
However, what’s a Super Bowl without entertainment? The halftime show will feature none other than Kendrick Lamar, making his much-anticipated return after his memorable performance at Super Bowl 56 in 2022, and SZA.
Local New Orleans icon Jon Batiste will deliver the national anthem. At the same time, Trombone Shorty and Ledisi will bring additional musical magic to the pregame ceremonies as per the NFL’s announcement on November 28, 2024. With Mardi Gras still a month away, the city’s energy will undoubtedly mirror the festive spirit it’s known for.
This year’s advertising slots have been in high demand, with 30-second commercials selling for over $7 million. The game breaks will include everything from witty ads to emotional stories, and viewers can expect the usual mix of creative content that has become a hallmark of Bowl Sundays.