Super Bowl 59: Live updates on Eagles-Chiefs rematch
Super Bowl 59 is finally upon us, and the Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for a rematch against Kansas City.
The Birds are looking to rewrite history: The team narrowly lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57 in Arizona. Now, they’re trying to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Philly.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big game.
When and where is the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl 59 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
How can I watch Super Bowl 59?
The Super Bowl will air on Fox. Viewers can stream the game on Fox Sports’ website and app, as well as on the NFL+ app, fuboTV and Tubi.
Who will be performing at halftime during Super Bowl 59?
Rapper Kendrick Lamar will be the halftime performer. SZA will also be featured as a special guest.
What are the stakes?
The Eagles will be making their third Super Bowl appearance in seven seasons.
An Eagles win over the Chiefs would mark the Birds’ second-ever Super Bowl title. The first, lest we forget, came in the form of a 41-33 win over the New England Patriots in Minneapolis.
Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley is also 30 yards shy of breaking the NFL season rushing record (postseason included) set in 1998 by Denver Bronco Terrell Davis. All he wants is a Super Bowl win.
Kansas City, meanwhile, is looking to become the first NFL team to win three Super Bowls in a row.
What are the odds?
The Chiefs are currently favored by 1 1/2 points, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
How many Super Bowl birthdays are there?
Super Bowl Sunday happens to fall on the birthdays of star running back Saquon Barkley and rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean, who are turning 28 and 22, respectively.
If the Eagles win, will they head to the White House?
When the Eagles won their first Super Bowl in 2018, President Donald Trump called off the team’s visit to the White House, citing a dispute over the national anthem, though none of the Eagles took a knee during the anthem that season.
“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,” Trump said in a statement at the time.
After the Chiefs won their AFC championship title, the president offered his congratulations. So far, Trump has been mum on the Eagles’ NFC championship victory.
Whether the Birds would be invited to the White House again after a Super Bowl win remains to be seen.
Is President Trump attending Super Bowl 59?
Yes, President Donald Trump will be in attendance, per a White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the president’s plans. The president is also slated to appear in a pre-taped interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier prior to the game.
Will Philly be greasing the poles?
Pole-climbing has become synonymous with Philly sports celebrations.
Historically, police and city officials have cautioned against pole-climbing, fearing potential damage. After the NFC championship game, an 18-year-old Temple University student identified as Tyler Sabapathy fell from a Center City pole while celebrating. He succumbed to his injuries days later.
In the wake of Sabapathy’s death, Philadelphia police say they are reviewing their strategies to keep fans safe heading into the Super Bowl. The city did not say if officials greased the poles or if they plan to moving forward.
Will Taylor Swift be at the Super Bowl again?
Berks County, Pennsylvania native Taylor Swift has been a regular at Arrowhead Stadium for two seasons now thanks to her boyfriend, Chiefs star Travis Kelce (brother to former Eagle Jason Kelce). Along the way, she’s helped change the face of the NFL fandom and transformed Kansas City.
After attending the AFC Championship in Kansas City last month, bets are on that she’ll be back in the stands at the Superdome, especially if there’s a chance she’ll get to celebrate with Kelce on the field again.
Plus, she doesn’t need to fly back from Japan this time.
Where can I watch the Super Bowl 59 in and around Philly?
If attending the game in New Orleans isn’t in the cards for you, there are plenty of options for watching the game locally.
WHYY’s Billy Penn has a breakdown of Philly Super Bowl watch parties, from Lincoln Financial Field and Chickie’s & Pete’s to Punch Buggy Brewing Company, Misconduct Tavern and beyond.
Where can I find a Philly-inspired playlist to hype me up for an Eagles Super Bowl rematch?
KCUR’s Gabe Rosenberg and Savannah Hawley-Bates contributed reporting.
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