Super Bowl Facts & Worksheets

The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League’s American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). It has become one of the most prestigious sporting events in America.

See the fact file below for more information on the Super Bowl, or you can download our 27-page Super Bowl worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

WHAT IS SUPER BOWL?

• The Super Bowl is the most popular and widely recognized championship event in American sports. It features two teams of professional football players playing for victory on a field. 
• The game begins with a series of preliminary matches that determine the top-seeded teams to win the main event. The game then continues until only two teams are left standing, which is then declared champions by an on-field official.
• The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events in any given year, and since its founding in 1967, it has come to be a defining game for American culture for several reasons.
• There are several reasons why the Super Bowl is so popular, but mainly because over 42 million people tune in to it every year, either live or at home as part of television viewing. 
• While there have been several memorable Super Bowl results throughout history, some far less than others, there are few who have had such an impact on our culture as Jerry Rice did during Super Bowl XXIII.
• The game is played between the winner of the NFC (National Football Conference) and the winner of the AFC (American Football Conference). The winner of the Super Bowl is crowned the NFL champion.
• Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial national holiday in America. Millions of people watch the game on TV. Some people even travel to the city where the game is being played to experience all the events and activities surrounding it.

HISTORY OF SUPER BOWL?

• The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 35-10. Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
• However, it wasn’t until 1970 that the championship game was called Super Bowl, which was initially called AFL-NFL World Championship Game.
• From 1966 to 2022, the National Football Conference (NFC) won 29 championships and lost 27. Its rival division, the American Football Conference (AFC), has 27 wins and 29 losses.
• The New England Patriots (6 wins – 5 losses & 11 appearances) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (6 wins – 2 losses & 8 appearances) are the winningest teams in Super Bowl.
• They are closely followed by the Dallas Cowboys (5-3) and San Francisco 49ers (5-2). Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans are yet to make an appearance in the Super Bowl.
• Eight teams have made Super Bowl appearances but never emerged victorious. Additionally, eight clubs now had lengthy absences or droughts from the Super Bowl, such as the New York Jets since 1968.
• Green Bay Packers (twice: Super Bowls I and II; XXXI and XXXII), Dallas Cowboys (thrice: V and VI; XII and XIII; XXVII and XXVIII), and the Miami Dolphins (VI, VII, and VIII) have most consecutive appearances in Super Bowl.
• Surprisingly, the most attended Super Bowl was on January 20, 1980, when 103,985 supporters packed the Rose Bowl stadium to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers (W) versus Los Angeles Rams (L) games.
• Because of the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Super Bowl LV on February 7, 2021, was attended by 24,835 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W) and Kansas City Chiefs (L) fans.

MAKING IT TO THE SUPER BOWL

• Thirteen of the league’s 32 teams—seven from the American Football Conference and seven from the National Football Conference— are eligible for the postseason.
• An organization must win its conference title in order to get to the Super Bowl. The winner of the playoff bracket from each conference (AFC and NFC) is headed to the Super Bowl.
• After submitting a bid to the selection committee, cities are picked to host the Super Bowl. A thorough evaluation process that takes into account a number of elements is subsequently used for each city that is submitting a bid.
• The Super Bowl was held on February 13, 2022, in SoFi Stadium, the Rams’ home field in Inglewood, California. This was the second consecutive and second overall Super Bowl in which a club played and triumphed in its home stadium.
• The upcoming games:
  • Super Bowl LVII – February 12, 2023 (2022-2023 season) at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.
  • Super Bowl LVIII – February 11, 2024 (2023-2024 season) at Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada.
  • Super Bowl LIX – February 9, 2025 (2024-2025 season) at Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana.

SUPER BOWL HALF-TIME

• Besides the game itself, one of the highlights of the Super Bowl is the Halftime performance. The performers and performance are always top-notch. From the pregame show to the halftime show to the national anthem, there is always something special about the Super Bowl.
• According to Billboard.com, the most popular halftime performance was by singer Prince in 2007 – who sang his famous songs: “Purple Rain,” “1999,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Proud Mary,” and “All Along the Watchtower”
• So how is the halftime managed, and who chooses the performers? Starting with performers who are well-liked by the greatest number of people, the league moves forward from there. 
• Who takes the stage, though, is not decided by the NFL. Although the host towns choose the Super Bowl halftime artists, the NFL creates a short list.
• In Super Bowl LVI (2022), the chosen performers were  Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and other guests, including 50 Cent and Anderson. It was attended by 70,048 fans and gained 112.3 million U.S. TV viewers.
• However, the glitz and glamor of famous pop stars were not the halftime performers in the early days.
• The University of Arizona Symphonic Marching Band, the Grambling State University Marching Band, trumpeter Al Hirt, and the Anaheim High School Ana-Hi-Steppers Drill Team and Flag Girls performed the first Super Bowl halftime performance in 1967.
• Since then, captivating more audiences through popular icons performing halftime became a norm for better income and publicity for the NFL league.
• Advertisements also cost millions of dollars. As of January 2021, Amazon’s “Before Alexa” and Google’s “Loretta” Super Bowl 2020 advertisements were tied for the record for the most expensive Super Bowl commercials ever. It cost them 16.8 million US dollars for a 90-second advertisement.

Super Bowl Worksheets

This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about the Super Bowl across 27 in-depth pages. These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League’s American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).

Complete List of Included Worksheets

Below is a list of all the worksheets included in this document.

1. Super Bowl Facts
2. The Sport
3. The Player
4. Champion Teams
5. Super Bowl Icons
6. We are the Champions
7. Qualities of a Champion
8. Preparing for the Halftime
9. The Super Bowl
10. Super Bowl Numerals
11. Super Math
12. Super Bowl Wordsearch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL), the highest level of professional American football in the United States. It is held annually on the first Sunday in February and determines the champion of the NFL season.

How many teams compete in the Super Bowl?

Two teams compete in the Super Bowl, one representing the American Football Conference (AFC) and the other representing the National Football Conference (NFC). These teams emerge as champions from their respective conference playoffs.

What is the significance of the Super Bowl halftime show?

The Super Bowl halftime show is a highly anticipated performance that takes place during the halftime break of the game. It often features renowned musicians and performers, attracting a massive television audience. The halftime show has become a cultural phenomenon with elaborate production values and memorable moments.

Why is the Super Bowl considered a major sporting and cultural event?

The Super Bowl is a major sporting event due to its high viewership, intense competition, and its role in determining the NFL champion. Additionally, the Super Bowl has transcended sports to become a cultural event, with iconic commercials, halftime performances, and social gatherings that draw audiences from all walks of life.

How do teams qualify for the Super Bowl?

To qualify for the Super Bowl, NFL teams must first compete in the regular season, which is followed by the playoffs. The top teams from the AFC and NFC compete in their respective conference championships, and the winners of those games advance to the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl matchup is determined by these conference champions.

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