The only football game you watch throughout the entire year is approaching. Here’s what you need to be aware of.

      Are you excited for some football? This weekend, the NFL will announce its champion at Super Bowl LIX. The Super Bowl serves as the NFL's championship game. Following an 18-week regular season and three rounds of playoffs, only two teams remain—one from the AFC and one from the NFC. These two teams will face off in the 59th Super Bowl.

      While numerous fans have been keeping an eye on the NFL season, many new viewers will be watching their first football game on Sunday night. Each year, the Super Bowl is the most-viewed event in the U.S. It’s akin to a three-and-a-half-hour film, featuring on-field action, sideline drama, commercials, and a halftime show. If this is your first game of the year, don’t worry; we’ll cover some essential things you should know about Super Bowl 2025.

      Who is competing in Super Bowl 2025?

      Super Bowl 2025 will showcase the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The AFC’s Kansas City Chiefs are looking to secure their third consecutive Super Bowl win, aiming to be the first team in NFL history to achieve such a feat. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are the Chiefs' most notable players. If Kelce sounds familiar, it's because he’s Taylor Swift’s boyfriend.

      The Eagles, representing the NFC, are vying for their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. Key players to know include quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley. Super Bowl LIX is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs triumphed over the Eagles.

      When, where, and what time is Super Bowl 2025?

      Super Bowl 2025 will occur at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, which is also home to the New Orleans Saints. This marks the eighth Super Bowl hosted in the Superdome and the first since 2013.

      The kickoff for Super Bowl 2025 is set for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The Super Bowl is always played on a Sunday, hence the term “Super Bowl Sunday.”

      How can I watch Super Bowl 2025?

      Super Bowl 2025 will be broadcast on Fox. Pregame coverage will start at 2 p.m. ET, leading viewers right up to the game. For the first time in Super Bowl history, the game will also stream on Tubi. Tubi is a free, ad-supported service, similar to watching TV with commercials without needing a cable subscription.

      Digital Trends has compiled two guides to help enhance your Super Bowl viewing experience. Check out how to watch Super Bowl 2025 and how to prepare your TV for the event via the provided links.

      Basic rules and notes

      If this is indeed your first game of the year, familiarizing yourself with some rules will enhance your understanding of the game. Plus, it will make you seem more knowledgeable at your Super Bowl gathering. The Super Bowl comprises four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes. The team with the most points when the fourth quarter concludes is declared the winner. If the score is tied, the teams will enter overtime.

      Overtime begins with a coin toss, with the winner deciding whether to kick, receive, or defer. Each team is guaranteed one possession in overtime. If the first team scores a touchdown, the other team will have the opportunity to also score. The only scenario where both teams aren't guaranteed possession is if the defensive team scores a safety, ending the game. Overtime consists of 15-minute quarters, and if there is no winner after the first overtime quarter, a second overtime quarter will follow until one team wins.

      Touchdowns are worth six points, field goals three, safeties two, two-point conversions two, and extra points one. If you’re cheering for a significant scoring play, root for a touchdown, as it offers the highest points.

      Gambling is another popular aspect of Super Bowl Sunday. If you aren't accustomed to betting on football, now isn't the time to start. However, Super Bowl squares is an exciting game that everyone can enjoy, requiring no skill, just chance. Learn how to play Super Bowl squares for added fun.

      Will there be musical performances?

      Yes! Music plays a vital role in the Super Bowl. There will be performances before and during the game. Post Malone will headline the Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert, live-streaming at 4 p.m. ET on February 9 on the NFL’s YouTube channel. Three additional performances will take place after 6 p.m. Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem, Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will sing "America the Beautiful," and Ledisi will sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

      During halftime, Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show