Stunning halftime shows, touchdowns, massive football parties, rowdy fans and blockbuster ads - no sporting event dominates the American entertainment quite like the Super Bowl.
If you’re an Aussie, you’re probably wondering what all the hype behind the upcoming Super Bowl is about. But don't worry, we've got you covered!
As we gear up for the championship game next week, here's all you need to know about the Super Bowl LVI including how you can catch the game in Australia.
What is the Super Bowl?
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The Super Bowl is the annual playoff championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in America and is the biggest day on the US sporting calendar.
What date is the Super Bowl 2022?
Super Bowl 2022 is the 56th Super Bowl and it kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US) on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022.
What time is the Super Bowl 2022 starting in Australia?
But if you’re watching from Australia, it is being aired on Monday 14th February. Super Bowl LVI is set to kick off at:
- 10:30 am AEDT (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS)
- 9:30 am AEST (QLD)
- 9:00 am ACST (NT)
- 10:00 am ACDT (SA)
- 7:30 am AWST (WA)
How can I watch the Super Bowl live in Australia?
In Australia, the Super Bowl is normally aired live on free-to-air channels 7 and 7Mate, as well as on the catch-up service 7plus. For those with a Foxtel membership, it will also shown on ESPN.
If you're looking for a live stream, Kayo will be displaying ESPN's Australian Super Bowl coverage, which starts at 9.30 a.m. with the NFL Blitz Super Bowl pre-game show and ends at 10 a.m. with the big event.
Some local pubs sports bars around Australia will also be airing the Super Bowl live, large and loud.
Who is playing Super Bowl 2022?
The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will be battling it out in Super Bowl LVI for the right to call themselves champions of 2022.
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This is the first time the Rams and Bengals have met in a championship. Neither of these teams are Super Bowl veterans but both teams have well earned their way to this championship match. Take a look at the scores from the final playoffs that got them a spot at Super Bowl 2022:
- AFC Championship Game final score: Bengals 27, Chiefs 24 (OT)
- NFC Championship Game final score: Rams 20, 49ers 17
This is the Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance since 1988 when they lost to the 49ers. The Bengals have played at three Super Bowls in total including this one, but haven't won a playoff game since 1990. The Bengals will be led by quarterback Joe Burrow.
This is the Rams fifth Super Bowl appearance with their most recent playoff in 2018. The Rams last won the Super Bowl in 1999. The Rams will be led by quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Where will the Super Bowl 2022 be played at?
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The game will be played in the home stadium of the Rams, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
SoFi Stadium opened mid-pandemic in 2020 and is currently the NFL's largest stadium in size at 944 880 metre squares, seating more than 70 000 and the ability to accommodate up to 100 000.
How long is it going to last?
The average Super Bowl broadcast is about three-and-a-half hours which includes a halftime show that generally lasts 20 to 30 minutes.
In comparison, in Australia an average length of play of an AFL or NRL game 80 minutes and an AFL.
Who's performing at halftime this year?
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige will be the stars of the Super Bowl 2022 halftime show. This line-up of hip-hop superstardom will take us on a whirlwind tour of some of the past two decade's best tunes.
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