2019 Super Bowl
The 2019 Super Bowl, officially Super Bowl LIII, was played on February 3, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3, securing their sixth Super Bowl title and tying the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins at the time. The game is remembered for its low-scoring, defensive matchup and the halftime show headlined by Maroon 5 with Travis Scott and Big Boi.
The MVP was New England Patriots cornerback Julian Edelman, who recorded 10 receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown. The broadcast drew an average of 98.2 million viewers in the United States, according to Nielsen data. The game was also notable for the first-ever on-field performance of the Black Eyed Peas, Ricky Martin, and Becky G during the pregame show.
2020 Super Bowl
The 2020 Super Bowl, officially Super Bowl LIV, took place on February 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20, ending a 50-year championship drought for the Chiefs franchise. Patrick Mahomes was named MVP after throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter.
The halftime show featured Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, generating significant social media engagement and public discussion about the NFL's entertainment choices. The game was broadcast on CBS and drew an average of 102.1 million viewers in the United States. The Chiefs became the first team since the New England Patriots in 2004 to win the Super Bowl after finishing the regular season with a record below .600.
Recent Super Bowl Context and Trends
Following the 2020 Super Bowl, the NFL continued to see strong viewership and revenue growth, with Super Bowl advertising slots averaging around $5.6 million for a 30-second spot in 2020. The league's broadcast rights and sponsorship deals have remained a major focus for investors and media companies, with the Super Bowl consistently ranking among the most-watched television events in the United States each year.
The 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls highlighted the league's ability to deliver high-stakes competition and massive audiences, which directly supports the NFL's media rights valuations and overall financial standing. For more details on NFL business and media deals, see the official NFL information page and recent reporting on league finances from Forbes.