When is the Super Bowl? How can I watch it in Australia? Who is playing at half-time?
By Brooke Chandler and Dannielle MaguireYou might hear a lot about Super Bowl Sunday over the weekend — featuring more than a smattering of Taylor Swift.
But by the time the National Football League's (NFL) season finale kicks off in Las Vegas, it'll be Monday morning here in Australia.
And Swift isn't playing the half-time show — she's expected to there watching her boyfriend, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.
So if you're only here for the Swift news, tap the link below to jump straight down to that section.
But if you're just looking for the details of the game, keep reading.
Take me to Taylor Swift news please!
When is the Super Bowl?
It'll be held on Sunday in the US.
Because of the time difference, that's Monday morning in Australia.
What time does the Super Bowl start?
It starts at 6:30pm in Las Vegas.
Here's what time that'll be in Australia, depending on which state you're in:
- 10:30am AEDT: ACT, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
- 10am ACDT: South Australia
- 9:30am AEST: Queensland
- 9am ACST: Northern Territory
- 7:30am AWST: Western Australia
Where can I watch the Super Bowl in Australia?
It will be broadcast on free-to-air TV on Channel 7 and 7mate and as well as its online streaming platform 7plus.
It's also on KAYO and Foxtel's ESPN channel.
You can also follow the game on ABC Sport's live blog at www.abc.net.au/sport.
Based on previous years, streaming services lag around 40 seconds behind what's on the field. Compare that to cable, satellite or antenna TV, where there's usually a transmission delay of about five seconds.
Who is playing in this year's Super Bowl?
The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
The Kansas City Chiefs won last year's Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Where is the Super Bowl being played?
The Super Bowl is being held at Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium, in the US state of Nevada.
It's right next to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
The stadium is fully enclosed and air-conditioned, with a seating capacity of 65,000.
It's the first time the Super Bowl will be held in Nevada.
How long does the Super Bowl last?
The average Super Bowl goes for about three-and-a-half hours.
This includes the half-time break, which is when the half-time concert is held.
Speaking of which...
Who is playing the Super Bowl half-time show?
Usher.
The musician is best known for his hits in the early 2000s — think songs like Yeah!, Burn, U Remind Me, U Got it Bad, Love in This Club, OMG and My Boo — but is about to release a new album.
Given that Super Bowl performances tend to be spectacles, there's speculation he'll bring guest performers on stage. Previously, he's released songs with Alicia Keys, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, will.i.am, Lil Jon and Ludacris.
Before kick-off, country music star Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem, and rapper Post Malone will perform America the Beautiful.
What time is the Super Bowl half-time show?
Depending on which state you're in, in might line up with your lunch break:
- 12pm AEDT: ACT, New Sourth Wales, Tasmiana, Victoria
- 11:30am ADCT: South Australia
- 11am AEST: Queensland
- 11:30am ACST: Northern Territory
- 9am AWST: Western Australia
How does Taylor Swift come into this?
Swift has been a regular at Chiefs games, supporting Travis Kelce.
And fans have followed her to the sidelines as the season went on, creating a pop culture phenomenon.
"She's definitely brought a lot of new faces to the game and it's been fun to experience that," Kelce said.
Given the Super Bowl is such a big deal, fans are expecting Swift to be there cheering Kelce on.
Kelce has spoken highly about the new fans his team has been seeing in the grandstands.
"Taylor has an unbelievable fan base that follows her and supports her throughout her life," he said.
"It's been fun to kind of gather the Swifties into Chiefs Kingdom and open them up to the football world and the sports world.
"It's been cool to just experience all that."
Will Taylor Swift be at the Super Bowl?
That's the question.
Swift is on a global concert tour, which is currently in Japan.
Her last performance in Tokyo will be on Saturday.
The Super Bowl is being held in Las Vegas on Sunday.
This is complicated by the fact that Swift has to be in Australia next week, with her first Melbourne concert being on Friday, February 16.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Las Vegas?
It takes about 13 hours to fly between Tokyo and Las Vegas, based on a quick scan of commercial flights.
And we're not the only ones who have been pondering this very specific travel question.
Fans have been trying to work out the logistics of Swift's travels, with so much interest being generated that the Japanese Embassy in the US put out a statement.
"Despite the 12-hour flight and 17-hour time difference, the embassy can confidently speak now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins," the statement said.
Now you're up to date on the Swift news, let's run you though the basics of the Super Bowl.
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