There have been many memorable advertisements and musical performances during the Super Bowl throughout its history.
Some of the most popular and well-regarded Super Bowl ads include:
- “1984” (Apple, 1984) – This iconic ad featured a woman throwing a sledgehammer at a giant screen featuring a Big Brother-like figure, symbolizing the power of the Macintosh computer to challenge the status quo.
- “Mean Joe Greene” (Coca-Cola, 1979) – This heartwarming ad featured a young boy offering a Coca-Cola to a gruff football player, who then rewards the boy with his jersey.
- “Budweiser Frogs” (Budweiser, 1995) – This humorous ad featured frogs croaking “Bud-weis-er” and has since become one of the most recognizable and iconic Super Bowl ads of all time.
- “Doritos: Ultrasound” (Doritos, 2016) – A humorous ad in which a man is seen snacking on Doritos while in an ultrasound room, and the baby inside the womb is reaching out to grab the chips.
- “The Force” (Volkswagen, 2011) – This ad featured a young boy dressed as Darth Vader attempting to use “the Force” on various household objects, with hilarious results.
The most expensive Super Bowl ad ever, was the 60-second ad that aired during Super Bowl LIV (2020) which was sold for $5.6 million. This ad was purchased by Fox, the broadcaster of the Super Bowl LIV. This was a record high in terms of the cost of a single ad during the Super Bowl, and it’s likely that in the future, the cost of a Super Bowl ad will continue to increase.
It’s worth noting that the cost of a Super Bowl ad varies from year to year, and it’s also affected by the supply and demand of the ad slots. The cost of a Super Bowl ad also varies depending on the length of the ad and the position of the ad during the broadcast.
Also, the cost of a Super Bowl ad is not only about the airtime, but it also includes the costs of creating, producing, and airing the ad. Companies usually invest a lot in creating an ad that will resonate with a large audience, so the cost of a Super Bowl ad is usually much higher than the cost of a regular ad.
As for musical performances, some of the most memorable and iconic performances include:
- Michael Jackson (Super Bowl XXVII, 1993) – Michael Jackson’s halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII is widely considered one of the best halftime shows in Super Bowl history, featuring a medley of his greatest hits and elaborate choreography.
- Prince (Super Bowl XLI, 2007) – Prince’s halftime show at Super Bowl XLI was widely praised for its energy, musicianship, and iconic guitar solo during the Purple Rain.
- Beyoncé (Super Bowl XLVII, 2013) – Beyoncé’s halftime show at Super Bowl XLVII featured a medley of her greatest hits and elaborate choreography, and was widely praised for its energy and showmanship.
- Lady Gaga (Super Bowl LI, 2017) – Lady Gaga’s halftime show was praised for its theatricality, featuring a medley of her hits and elaborate dance routines, including her descending from the roof of the stadium.
- Jennifer Lopez and Shakira (Super Bowl LIV, 2020) – The show was a latin music-themed halftime show, featuring a medley of hits from both performers, and was praised for its energy, musicianship, and cultural representation.
Super Bowl LVII Game Day Information
Date: Sunday, February 12
Kickoff: 4:30pm (MST)
Stadium Gates open: 12:30 PM (MST)
Gameday Experience: 12:30 PM (MST). Super Bowl LVII game ticket required
Halftime Performer: Rihanna
Location: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr. Glendale, AZ 85305
Super Bowl Winners
NFL teams that have won the most Super Bowls are:
- Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers have won the Super Bowl six times, in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, and 2008.
- New England Patriots: The Patriots have won the Super Bowl six times, in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2019.
- San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers have won the Super Bowl five times, in 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, and 1995.
- Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have won the Super Bowl five times, in 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 and 1996.
- Green Bay Packers: The Packers have won the Super Bowl four times, in 1966, 1967, 1996 and 2010.
- New York Giants: The Giants have won the Super Bowl four times in 1986, 1990, 2007 and 2011.
- Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens have won the Super Bowl twice, in 2001 and 2013.
- Denver Broncos: The Broncos have won the Super Bowl twice, in 1997 and 1998.
- Washington Football Team: The Washington Football Team has won the Super Bowl once in 1983
- Oakland Raiders: The Raiders have won the Super Bowl twice, in 1976 and 1980.
- Chicago Bears: The Bears have won the Super Bowl once in 1985
- Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs have won the Super Bowl once in 2020
- Los Angeles Raiders: The Raiders have won the Super Bowl once in 1983
- Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins have won the Super Bowl twice in 1972 and 1973
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Buccaneers have won the Super Bowl once in 2002
- Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles have won the Super Bowl once in 2017
- Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks have won the Super Bowl once in 2014
- New Orleans Saints: The Saints have won the Super Bowl once in 2010
