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Super Bowl LVIII Breaks Viewership Records

The Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the San Francisco 49ers becomes the most-watched U.S. broadcast since the 1969 Moon landing.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift react as they see Mecole Hardman Jr. #12 of the Kansas City Chiefs following the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada (CREDIT: Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks a Super Bowl record breaking 57-yard field goal in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Overview

  • Super Bowl LVIII, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the San Francisco 49ers, attracted an average of 123.4 million viewers across various platforms, setting a new record for the most-watched U.S. broadcast since the 1969 Moon landing.
  • The game, which went into overtime, saw the Chiefs become the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2003-2004.
  • Taylor Swift's attendance and relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, along with a star-studded halftime show led by Usher, contributed to the historic viewership.
  • The broadcast drew a wide array of celebrities and notable figures, underscoring the NFL's cultural significance and broad appeal.
  • Despite the streaming era's impact on traditional broadcasting, the NFL continues to thrive, with the Super Bowl's viewership demonstrating the league's unmatched entertainment value.