History of the Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS — This Sunday marks the 59th Super Bowl with the Chiefs and Eagles facing off in New Orleans.

The Super Bowl is more than just a football game – it’s a cultural phenomenon.

The big game first began in 1967 as a championship matchup between the NFL and rival AFL.

But it wasn’t always the massive event it is today

The first Super Bowl didn’t even sell out.

But that changed as the media hype grew, fueled by historic moments like Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III upset.

By the 1980’s, the game wasn’t just about football.

Apple’s iconic “1984” ad kicked off the Super Bowl commercial craze.

Through history – it’s been hosted at 26 different stadiums in 17 major cities.

And with Sunday’s game, New Orleans will tie Miami’s record for hosting the most Super Bowls at 11.

Today, it’s the most watched TV event in America, drawing over 100 million viewers every year.

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