Historic. That is the only real way to describe Las Vegas hosting Super Bowl XVIII. Join us as we break down five ways this year’s Super Bowl made history!
#5 Longest field goal in Super Bowl history happens in Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl was a wild night. The record for the longest field goal was broken twice during the game! The first occurred when Ryan Moody drilled one from 54 yards out to give the 49ers the lead.
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker then broke the record in the third after nailing one from 57 yards. Both kicks were quite the spectacle to behold.
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#4 Nickelodeon hosts their own Super Bowl broadcast for the first time
Nickelodeon simulcasting the big game was another first. NFL fans of all ages were treated to a kids-themed version complete with Spongebob Squarepants commentary. They also had Dora the Explorer explaining penalties and rules.
The best part was probably Nickelodeon’s halftime show, where they did a digital remake of “Sweet Victory” from the “Band Geeks” episode of Spongebob. This was interspersed with footage and audio from the game to spice things up. Nickelodeon has been broadcasting NFL games since 2021 and seems to have a bright future after these results.
#3 Super Bowl 58 was the longest Super Bowl ever, according to some metrics
Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas will be remembered for many reasons, including being the longest in NFL history. The game lasted 74 minutes and 57 seconds, beating the previous record set at Super Bowl LV. This is also the second time in the game’s history that it went into overtime. The last time was also the Buccaneers vs Patriots in Super Bowl LV.
Super Bowl LVIII is also the longest Super Bowl according to its run time. The event lasted over four hours and 11 minutes.
#2 The Las Vegas Super Bowl was the most-watched event since the Moon landing
This year’s Super Bowl was the most watched in history. The event brought in an average viewership of 123.4 million, the most since the moon landing in 1969.
People from all walks of life hit the pause button on their day to watch the Chiefs versus the 49ers. Some of that might have to do with Taylor Swift being there.
#1 It was the Super Bowl’s first time in Las Vegas
The Super Bowl finally came to Las Vegas on February 11 and served as a christening moment. Las Vegas is now the place where all sports teams want to come.
Las Vegas pulled off a flawless event that lived up to the hype in every way. From having Taylor Swift there with Ice Spice and the kickass halftime show with Usher, fans couldn’t help but watch! Not to mention, the game went into overtime and is now the longest in NFL history.
What a win for Las Vegas, and what a night for history!
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