Super Bowl facts to know before the big game
Ah, February—the month football fans live for! Across the country, excitement builds as friends and families gear up for the Super Bowl, the pinnacle of NFL competition and a cherished tradition since 1966. Starting in 2022, this iconic championship game found its permanent home on the second Sunday in February, making it the ultimate mid-winter celebration. But here’s a question: how many Super Bowl facts do you know?
Beyond the touchdowns and halftime shows, this event is packed with fascinating history and surprising trivia. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the snacks, brushing up on Super Bowl facts is a fun way to get ready for game day.
From jaw-dropping records to quirky traditions, these fun facts might just blow your mind—and give you a chance to impress (or stump!) your friends at your watch party. We’ve even tapped experts Kristina Peterson-Lohman, the former director of communications for Wilson Sporting Goods; Marlin Jackson, a Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts; and Tony Award-winning entertainment and sports entrepreneur Brisa Trinchero for more insight into these NFL facts.
So grab your game-day snacks, settle in and check out some of the most exciting Super Bowl trivia below!
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Some Super Bowls have featured a rematch
As of 2025, there have been eight Super Bowl rematches! We’ve seen the Cowboys and Steelers, Giants and Patriots, 49ers and Bengals, Cowboys and Bills, Rams and Patriots, Eagles and Patriots, Bills and Cowboys, and Dolphins and Washington face off more than once throughout Super Bowl history.
The New England Patriots have the most Super Bowl appearances
The New England Patriots are in the lead with 11 Super Bowl appearances—in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2011, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996 and 1985. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cowboys are second, having appeared eight times.