7 Super Bowl LIX Questions Answered, From When’s Kickoff to Halftime Show Performers
It’s that time of year—the Super Bowl is here. Well, just a few weeks away. As the big game nears, we’ve rounded up answers to common questions about Super Bowl LIX (59). Think basics from when, where, and who’s playing to details on the halftime show and how to watch.
1. When is Super Bowl LIX?
Mark the calendar football fans because the 2024-2025 NFL season culminates in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, 2025.
2. Where is the Super Bowl being played?
The venue for Super Bowl LIX is Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., the home of the New Orleans Saints. This won’t be the first—or even second, third, or fourth—time the Big Easy’s played host.
According to the Saints’ official website, the Super Bowl has been held in New Orleans 10 times since the team became part of the NFL in 1967. Super Bowl 59 will make 11.
3. Who is playing in Super Bowl LIX?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are competing in Super Bowl 59. After beating the Washington Commanders in the 2025 NFC championship game the Eagles secured a spot at the Super Bowl. This marks their second Super Bowl appearance in three years.
As for KC, they beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in their third consecutive AFC championship win. It marks their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years as the team goes for a three-peat after being Super Bowl winners in 2023 and 2024.
4. What time is kick-off for the Super Bowl?
Kick-off for the Super Bowl is at 6:30 p.m. ET so make sure any and all game day snacks are ready by that time at the latest. That way there’s no missing out on a celeb sighting—like Taylor Swift or Bradley Cooper—a viral moment, or a funny commercial.
5. Who is singing the national anthem?
Singer-songwriter Jon Batiste, who is a Louisiana native, will perform the national anthem at Super Bowl 59 (via X). The 38-year-old Grammy winner isn’t the only pre-game performer though.
Other pre-game performances include Christian singer Lauren Daigle and jazz musician Trombone Shorty performing “America the Beautiful.” Additionally, R&B star Ledisi will perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
6. Who is performing during the Super Bowl halftime show?
Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will take the stage on Super Bowl Sunday, headlining the halftime show. Lamar, 37, previously revealed he’d been tapped to perform in a September 2024 YouTube video showing him on a football field with an American flag in the background.
Joining Lamar will be singer-songwriter SZA. Halftime show sponsor Apple Music teased the 35-year-old Grammy winner’s involvement in a 30-second trailer, seen above.
7. How to watch the Super Bowl
Last but certainly not least is how to watch the Super Bowl. The game will air on Fox. It can also be streamed on Fox.com, the Sports app, and any other streamers with live TV.
