Super Bowl XLIX kicks off this Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks face off against the New England Patriots in Glendale, Arizona. It’s an big event, whether you’re hosting a big bash or just watching with your family to see Idina Menzel’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, the commercials and the halftime show by Katy Perry. Check out this Super Bowl trivia quiz and learn a dozen fun facts about the big game.
Last year’s Super Bowl had a new record number of viewers and was the most-watched television event in U.S. history. How many people watched the big game in 2014?
111.5 million viewers tuned in to watch the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos. It was the fourth time in five years that a Super Bowl game has set a viewership record, with the only exception being 2013, according to Nielsen.
What is the name of the Seattle Seahawks mascot?
The bird’s name is Blitz. A Microsoft employee brings him life each Sunday as detailed by this Seattle Times article.
How many wings will American eat on Super Bowl Sunday?
Americans will consume 1.25 billion, says the National Chicken Council. Yes, billion. Holy chicken wings, Batman.
Idina Menzel will sing the National Anthem, which is sure to bring in some young Frozen fans. What prior performance of the National Anthem has Menzel said “has a really fond place in my heart for”?
Whitney Houston’s performance in 1991 was considered a classic. “I always remembered that and how beautiful it was and kind of dreamt that one day I could be at the point in my career where I’d be asked to do that,” Menzel told AZCentral.com of Houston’s performance, but she also noted that she would not necessarily draw on Houston’s performance for her own.
Katy Perry will perform at halftime. Who was the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime as a solo act? Which year?
In 1993, Michael Jackson appeared in the first halftime show that featured only one star performer.
Who was the first female star to perform solo at halftime?
In 1996, Diana Ross became the first female performer to headline a Super Bowl halftime show by herself.
How much does a 30-second ad spot cost this year?
Super Bowl ads costing a staggering $4.5 million price tag for a 30-second spot in 2015, reports AdWeek.
Are commercials expensive to make?
Forbes estimates that the average commercial costs $1 million to make.
Who was the first player to say the ‘I’m Going to Disney World’ after winning the Super Bowl?
Phil Simms
The weather for the game this year is pretty perfect, with the forecast calling for 73 degrees and sunny in the host city of Phoenix. but what was the coldest temperature for a Super Bowl and what city was hosting the game?
You may not have guessed a city in the South, but in 1972, New Orleans hosted the game at Tulane Stadium. The temperature was a chilly 39 degrees, a record.
How many of the past 48 Super Bowl coin flips have landed heads up?
24 of them have been heads, the others have been tails, the exact 50/50 split you’d expect. Guess there is something to probability.
24 times, the team that made the correct heads-or-tails call during the coin toss also won the game.
What image is on the tails side of the coin?
Tails features the location of the game, this year that University of Phoenix Stadium, and the date of the game. The coin is made by the Highland Mint in Florida. You can learn more about the coin in this FloridaToday article.
Counting Sunday’s game, in how many Super Bowls will Tom Brady have played?
Tom Brady is playing in his sixth Super Bowl, tying former Buffalo Bills nose tackle Mike Lodish for most ever, reports the Buffalo News.
Who is the oldest quarterback to helm a Super Bowl team?
John Elway was the oldest at 38. At 37 years and 10 months for last year’s game, Peyton Manning was the second oldest. Both played for the Broncos.
Whether you’re cheering for the Seahawks, rooting for the Patriots, a Katy Perry fan, of just tuning in for the commercials, have a great time watching Super Bowl XLIX this Sunday!
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