When Did the Super Bowl Start
The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The NFL champion Green Bay Packers defeated the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs. The game was originally called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game and was renamed Super Bowl starting with the third edition.
How Old Is the Super Bowl in 2025
As of 2025, the Super Bowl is 58 years old, counting from the first game in 1967. The NFL uses Roman numerals to number each edition, so the 2025 championship is known as Super Bowl LIX. The event has been held annually since the first game, making it one of the longest running major professional sports championships in the United States.
Key Facts About the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League. It pits the winner of the AFC against the winner of the NFC. The game is typically played on the first Sunday in February and is one of the most watched television events in the world.
For more background on the league and its history, see the official NFL overview at https://www.nfl.com/info/nfl-history.
