Super Bowl LIX, the 59th championship game in NFL history, is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. As the NFL season nears its conclusion, fans eagerly speculate which teams will battle for the coveted Lombardi Trophy.
Beyond the game itself, the Super Bowl is a cultural phenomenon, featuring celebrity-inspired snacks, high-profile commercials, and a star-studded halftime show. With Hollywood A-listers, including unexpected icons like Taylor Swift, often in attendance, this year’s event promises surprises for football fans and casual viewers alike.
When Is the 2025 Super Bowl?
The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Pre-game festivities, including the national anthem, will begin earlier in the day. Fox has announced a unique pre-show event, The Tubi Red Carpet at Super Bowl LIX, hosted by Olivia Culpo. This first-of-its-kind live broadcast will highlight celebrity fashion and culture starting at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Where Is the 2025 Super Bowl Being Held?
The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will host the 2025 Super Bowl. Originally scheduled to host the 2024 championship, the game was rescheduled to avoid conflicting with Mardi Gras celebrations. This marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl, a record that underscores the city’s rich football heritage.
The game’s official logo pays homage to New Orleans, featuring artwork by Tahj Williams of the Black Masking Indian tribe. The NFL’s collaboration with Williams marks the first time a local artist has designed the Super Bowl logo. “The artist who created our new logo, Tahj Williams, is the queen of her Black Masking Indian tribe in New Orleans,” the NFL shared on X. “With a beading tradition and culture that dates back to the birth of the nation, the Black Masking Indian tribe uses methods passed down for generations, and Tahj painstakingly built the Super Bowl LIX Logo bead by bead.”
Who Is Singing the National Anthem?
New Orleans native and multi-talented musician Jon Batiste will perform the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at Super Bowl LIX. Batiste, a five-time Grammy winner and Academy Award recipient, is renowned for his work as a singer, songwriter, and composer.
Other pre-game performances include Trombone Shorty and Christian music singer Lauren Daigle delivering “America the Beautiful” and artist Ledisi performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Both Trombone Shorty and Ledisi hail from New Orleans, while Daigle is a Louisiana native.
Who Is Performing the Halftime Show?
Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Selected by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Lamar announced his performance via YouTube in September 2024. This marks the second Super Bowl appearance for the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, who previously performed in the iconic 2022 halftime show.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar stated. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
Despite Lamar’s selection, fellow rapper Lil Wayne expressed disappointment in not being chosen to perform in his hometown. Lamar later addressed the sentiment in his song “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down” from his sixth album, GNX.
How to Watch the 2025 Super Bowl
The 2025 Super Bowl will be nationally broadcast on Fox and available for free streaming on Tubi, ensuring fans can tune in from anywhere. Pre-game shows and additional content will also air on Fox, making it easy to catch all the action leading up to the big game.