The United States’ biggest sporting event of the year is fast approaching.
Here is everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVI if you are an Australian fan.
When is Super Bowl LVI?
The 56th edition of the Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 13 (Monday, February 14 AEDT) 2022.
6:30pm EST (10:30am AEDT) is typically the start time for the NFL’s showpiece game.
Where is Super Bowl LVI?
Super Bowl LVI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The stadium is home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers and will host the largest game on the American sporting calendar after only one full season of use.
2022 will also mark the eighth Super Bowl played in L.A. County.
How to watch Super Bowl LVI in Australia
ESPN will be streaming Super Bowl LVI down under and can be viewed via Foxtel or Kayo.
The match will also be broadcast free-to-air on Channel 7.
Pre-match coverage on both networks typically begins around 9:00am AEDT.
Who is playing in Super Bowl LVI?
The American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC) champions will face off in the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl.
Both conference playoff matches are scheduled to be held one fortnight before the decider on January 30 (January 31 AEDT).
Here’s the updated NFL playoffs bracket.
The Divisional Round is set! #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/YgqeYHZoSk
— NFL (@NFL) January 18, 2022
Super Bowl LVI betting odds
| Kansas City Chiefs | $4.50 |
| Buffalo Bills | $4.50 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $4.50 |
| San Francisco 49ers | $5.50 |
| Los Angeles Rams | $7.50 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | $7.50 |
Who is performing in the halftime show?
The Super Bowl has a reputation for putting on memorable halftime shows with notable performers.
This year’s halftime show will be headlined by iconic hip-hop artists Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
Which cities are hosting the Super Bowl next?
Hosting the Super Bowl is a highly important event for any city, with a stadium playing host to the biggest single event on the American sporting calendar.
Here are the locations and stadiums in line to host the game in the coming years.
| Year | Location | Stadium |
| 2022 | Inglewood, California | SoFi Stadium |
| 2023 | Glendale, Arizona | State Farm Stadium |
| 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Allegiant Stadium |
| 2025 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Caesars Superdome |
