Road to Super Bowl LIX (in 16 key points)

In anticipation of the biggest sporting event of the year, which is the Super Bowl 2025 featuring the Chiefs and the Eagles, here are 16 key points from the event.

As per their usual, the Chiefs accumulated a dominant record in the regular season, with 15 wins and 2 losses. They also defeated the Texans and the Bills in the playoffs, before securing their ticket to the NFL final.

After a very respectable campaign of 14 wins and 3 losses, the Eagles did not have an easy path in the playoffs, going through the Packers, the Rams, and the Commanders. Their spot in the Super Bowl was not stolen.

This is the second time in three years that these two teams are facing off in the Super Bowl. Remember that the Chiefs won the first match with a score of 38 to 35, on February 12, 2023.

The 2025 Super Bowl will take place on February 9th at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) at the Ceasars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints. This will be the eighth time this amphitheater has hosted the event in its history.

The Chiefs' victory was controversial during their semifinal match against the Buffalo Bills. The officials in this duel were repeatedly accused of denying an important first down to the Bills in the fourth quarter, while the score was close. Would that have changed the outcome of the game? We will never know!

As tradition dictates, a renowned artist is announced to perform the Super Bowl halftime show. This year, it's rapper Kendrick Lamar who has been chosen, succeeding Usher, last year's guest star.

Although Patrick Mahomes' name frequently comes up in the football world, we should also keep an eye on Saquon Barkley, the star running back for the Eagles. He has a total of 5 touchdowns in his last two games, including 3 against Washington.

Going to see the Super Bowl in person is expensive, to say the least. According to Ticketmaster, tickets are being sold between $6,000 and $64,000 (US). The average is $11,000 (US), let’s emphasize that, for a SINGLE ticket. Some may have to break their piggy bank or perhaps even mortgage their house, who knows?

Travis Kelce will be making his fifth appearance at the Super Bowl, having not scored a touchdown in 2024, despite accumulating 94 yards. He will surely be looking to set things right against the Eagles this year.

After being surpassed by Pat Mahomes in 2023, Jalen Hurts has everything to gain this year, as he is a key piece of the offense in Philadelphia. With a strong performance from him, could he join Tom Brady in the category of quarterbacks who have beaten Mahomes in the Super Bowl?

With their fifth appearance in the Super Bowl in six years, since 2020, many see the Chiefs as the modern Patriots. We know that New England dominated the NFL for two decades, so the parallel is very legitimate. Not to mention the comparisons between Tom Brady and Pat Mahomes...

Since taking the helm in 2021, Nick Sirianni, the Eagles' coach, does not receive enough recognition for his work with the team. After all, he has just led his team to the finals for the second time in three seasons. It is worth noting that he has maintained a record of 48-20 in the regular season with Philadelphia since his hiring.

Even though he is only 29 years old, several experts and observers believe Pat Mahomes will surpass Tom Brady for Super Bowl wins by the end of his career. It is worth noting that Brady achieved 7 wins out of 10 opportunities, while Mahomes has had 3 out of 4. If the latter wins in 2025, this discussion will certainly become more animated.

For sports bettors, the Chiefs are the heavy favorites to lift the Vince Lombardi trophy.

Just like in 2024, Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Travis Kelce, is expected to be one of the side stars of the event. With her incredible popularity, there is no doubt that she will appear more often than not in front of the cameras. A little marriage proposal, if dear Travis wins again?

But another guest might overshadow TayTay, as President Trump will also be in attendance!