The Super Bowl 59 matchup was finalized Sunday evening after the NFC and AFC championship games were decided.
Saquon Barkley led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 55-23 victory over the Washington Commanders to win the NFC crown. Barkley rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. He ran for a 60-yard touchdown on the Eagles’ first offensive snap of the game.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills to claim the AFC title.
In the last meeting between the two teams, the Eagles defeated the Chiefs, 21-17, on Nov. 20, 2023. The Chiefs got the best of the Eagles, 38-35, during the previous season in Super Bowl 57.
Here’s everything you need to know about the big game.
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What time is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Where is Super Bowl 59?
Super Bowl 59 will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Superdome underwent a $560 million renovation before the start of the 2024 regular season.
New Orleans will host the Super Bowl for the 11th time, which will tie the city for the most all-time along with Miami, which last hosted the big game in 2020. New Orleans last hosted the event in 2013.
2025 Super Bowl date
The Super Bowl will be played on Feb. 9.
Super Bowl odds
Kansas City is favored to start the season with a win, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promos in 2024 including the ESPN BET app and Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.
Odds as of Sunday evening:
Spread: Chiefs (-1.5)
Moneyline: Chiefs (-125); Eagles (+105)
Over/under: 49.5
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Who is playing in the 2025 Super Bowl?
The Chiefs will represent the AFC and the Eagles will represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.
Who is performing at the Super Bowl halftime show?
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