Super Bowl coverage UK 2021: Everything you need to know

If you’re one of the rising numbers of UK Super Bowl fans, who every year look forward to booking the Monday off and watching the game into the early hours of the morning, then we’ve got the lowdown for you.

From where to stream, to who’s performing in the half-time show, get all the info below on Super Bowl coverage in the UK. 

When and where is the Super Bowl  2021  taking  place?

Super Bowl 55 (LV) will take place on Sunday 7th February in Tampa, Florida, at Raymond James Stadium. This will be the third time a Super Bowl has taken place at the stadium. 

Where to watch the Super Bowl UK

UK Super Bowl fans are in luck this year as it will be available to stream LIVE for free on BBC iPlayer. Sky Sports will also be covering the big game, which means you can stream it on NOW TV. 

What time does the Super Bowl start in the UK?

Like previous years, kick off will be at 11.30pm GMT. You better make sure you stock up on energy drinks and take that afternoon nap!

Who is playing in the Super Bowl 2021?

The Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are looking to defend their title this year. They face stiff competition from Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers – the first team to play a Super Bowl at their home stadium.

Who’s performing at the Super Bowl halftime show 2021?

The Weeknd will be headlining the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show with more stars to be announced. The Canadian singer has some big shoes to fill after the much-talked-about performance from Shakira and J-Lo in 2020. 

However, this year there have been discussions around the Super Bowl halftime show taking place in a ‘bubble’ to comply with COVID-19 safety measures. This means The Weeknd and dozens of musicians, dancers, and crew may be performing in another facility near to the stadium. 

Who won the Super Bowl in 2020?

The Kansas City Chiefs also made an appearance in 2020, beating the San Francisco 49ers with the final score being 31 – 20. This was the second time the Chiefs have ever won the Super Bowl, the first time being in 1970 against the Minnesota Vikings.  

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