Super Bowl Quiz
Helmet catches, wide rights, Prince in the rain and the Seahawks in 2026: 15 Super Bowl questions.
What is the name of the trophy presented to the Super Bowl winner?
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Vince Lombardi Trophy
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is named after the Green Bay Packers coach who won the first two Super Bowls, and it has carried his name since 1970, the year he died.
Tiffany & Co. makes a brand new sterling silver trophy every year, and the winning team keeps it permanently.
Which team won Super Bowl I in January 1967?
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Green Bay Packers
Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers beat the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs 35 to 10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP.
The game was called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game at the time; the name Super Bowl was officially adopted from the third game.
Which team lost four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s?
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Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills lost Super Bowls XXV through XXVIII to the Giants, Washington and the Cowboys twice, a run of four straight defeats no other team has matched.
Reaching four straight Super Bowls is itself a record; no other franchise has managed more than two in a row.
Which Super Bowl broke with tradition by using ordinary numerals in its branding instead of Roman numerals?
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Super Bowl 50
The NFL dropped Roman numerals for the 2016 game only, because the Roman form "L" was judged to look awkward in logos and marketing, then returned to them with Super Bowl LI.
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24 to 10 in Super Bowl 50, the final game of Peyton Manning's career.
Which team won Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024 with an overtime touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman?
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Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25 to 22 in Las Vegas when Patrick Mahomes found Mecole Hardman from three yards out, only the second overtime game in Super Bowl history.
The win made the Chiefs the first back-to-back champions since the Patriots of 2003 and 2004.
Which team won Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, denying the Chiefs a third straight title?
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Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles routed the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in New Orleans, with quarterback Jalen Hurts named MVP after leading at halftime 24 to 0.
The game drew about 127.7 million American viewers, the largest audience for any Super Bowl broadcast.
Which artist headlined the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February 2025?
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Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar became the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show, performing in New Orleans with SZA as his guest and a cameo from Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam.
Usher had headlined the previous year in Las Vegas, and Rihanna performed at Super Bowl LVII in 2023.
Which team won Super Bowl LX in February 2026?
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Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29 to 13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with running back Kenneth Walker III named MVP after rushing for 135 yards.
Bad Bunny headlined the halftime show, and Seattle kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals.
Which musician performed Purple Rain in a real downpour during the Super Bowl XLI halftime show in 2007?
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Prince
Prince played a 12-minute set in the Miami rain, closing with Purple Rain as the storm intensified, in a show widely ranked as the best halftime performance ever.
When producers warned him about the rain, Prince reportedly replied by asking whether they could make it rain harder.
In which Super Bowl did David Tyree make the "Helmet Catch" that helped end the Patriots' unbeaten season?
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Super Bowl XLII
In Super Bowl XLII in February 2008, Eli Manning escaped a sack and David Tyree pinned the ball against his helmet for a 32-yard gain, setting up the Giants' winning touchdown in a 17 to 14 upset.
It was the last catch of Tyree's NFL career; he never caught another regular-season pass.
Who is the only player to be named Super Bowl MVP while playing for the losing team?
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Chuck Howley
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley won the award in Super Bowl V despite the Baltimore Colts winning 16 to 13 on a last-second field goal in a turnover-filled game.
Howley was the first non-quarterback to be named Super Bowl MVP, and the Cowboys returned to win Super Bowl VI the following season.
Which franchise has made the most Super Bowl appearances, reaching its 12th at Super Bowl LX?
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New England Patriots
The New England Patriots reached their 12th Super Bowl in February 2026, extending their own record, while the Steelers, Cowboys, Broncos and 49ers have eight appearances each.
The Patriots have lost six of those 12 games, the most defeats of any franchise in the Super Bowl.
Which kicker missed the famous "wide right" field goal in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXV?
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Scott Norwood
Buffalo's Scott Norwood pushed a 47-yard attempt wide right with four seconds left, and the New York Giants held on to win 20 to 19 in the closest Super Bowl ever.
Super Bowl XXV, played days after the Gulf War began, is also remembered for Whitney Houston's national anthem.
Who was the first player to win back-to-back Super Bowl MVP awards?
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Bart Starr
Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr was MVP of both Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II, the only two Super Bowls the Packers played under Vince Lombardi.
Terry Bradshaw later matched the feat with Pittsburgh in Super Bowls XIII and XIV, and he remains the only other player to win consecutive Super Bowl MVPs.
Who holds the record for the most touchdowns scored in Super Bowl games across a career, with eight?
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Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice scored eight touchdowns across four Super Bowls with the 49ers and Raiders, and he also holds the career Super Bowl records for receptions and receiving yards.
Rice caught 11 passes for 215 yards in Super Bowl XXIII, a game the 49ers won with a 92-yard drive in the final minutes against Cincinnati.
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The Super Bowl is the biggest annual event in American sport. The first one, in January 1967, did not even sell out; by February 2025 the Eagles' win over the Chiefs drew a record 127.7 million American viewers. Along the way came the Helmet Catch, Scott Norwood's wide right, and Prince performing Purple Rain in an actual downpour.
These 15 questions run from the easy stuff (the trophy, Super Bowl I, the Bills' four straight defeats) through recent champions and halftime headliners to deeper cuts on MVPs and records. If you can name the only MVP from a losing team, you will do very well. Every answer comes with an explanation and a bonus fact.
You will find 15 multiple choice questions here, each with four options. Difficulty: Medium. Most people finish in about 6 minutes, and every answer comes with a short explanation and one extra fact worth keeping.
How to play
Read the question and pick one of the four answers. The correct answer is revealed straight away with a short explanation, then press Next question to keep going. At the end you get your score out of 15 and a full review of your round. Play again any time and the questions arrive in a fresh order. There is no timer and no account.
Good to know before you play
Which team has the most Super Bowl wins?
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are tied with six each. The Patriots have the most appearances, with 12 after Super Bowl LX.
Who won Super Bowl LX in 2026?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29 to 13 at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026. Running back Kenneth Walker III was MVP.
Who performed the Super Bowl LIX halftime show?
Kendrick Lamar headlined in February 2025, the first solo hip-hop artist to do so, with SZA as his guest.
Answer key: all 15 questions with explanations
- What is the name of the trophy presented to the Super Bowl winner?
Vince Lombardi Trophy The Vince Lombardi Trophy is named after the Green Bay Packers coach who won the first two Super Bowls, and it has carried his name since 1970, the year he died. Tiffany & Co. makes a brand new sterling silver trophy every year, and the winning team keeps it permanently. - Which team won Super Bowl I in January 1967?
Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers beat the AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs 35 to 10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP. The game was called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game at the time; the name Super Bowl was officially adopted from the third game. - Which team lost four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s?
Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills lost Super Bowls XXV through XXVIII to the Giants, Washington and the Cowboys twice, a run of four straight defeats no other team has matched. Reaching four straight Super Bowls is itself a record; no other franchise has managed more than two in a row. - Which Super Bowl broke with tradition by using ordinary numerals in its branding instead of Roman numerals?
Super Bowl 50 The NFL dropped Roman numerals for the 2016 game only, because the Roman form "L" was judged to look awkward in logos and marketing, then returned to them with Super Bowl LI. The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24 to 10 in Super Bowl 50, the final game of Peyton Manning's career. - Which team won Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024 with an overtime touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman?
Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25 to 22 in Las Vegas when Patrick Mahomes found Mecole Hardman from three yards out, only the second overtime game in Super Bowl history. The win made the Chiefs the first back-to-back champions since the Patriots of 2003 and 2004. - Which team won Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, denying the Chiefs a third straight title?
Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles routed the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in New Orleans, with quarterback Jalen Hurts named MVP after leading at halftime 24 to 0. The game drew about 127.7 million American viewers, the largest audience for any Super Bowl broadcast. - Which artist headlined the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February 2025?
Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar became the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show, performing in New Orleans with SZA as his guest and a cameo from Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam. Usher had headlined the previous year in Las Vegas, and Rihanna performed at Super Bowl LVII in 2023. - Which team won Super Bowl LX in February 2026?
Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29 to 13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, with running back Kenneth Walker III named MVP after rushing for 135 yards. Bad Bunny headlined the halftime show, and Seattle kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals. - Which musician performed Purple Rain in a real downpour during the Super Bowl XLI halftime show in 2007?
Prince Prince played a 12-minute set in the Miami rain, closing with Purple Rain as the storm intensified, in a show widely ranked as the best halftime performance ever. When producers warned him about the rain, Prince reportedly replied by asking whether they could make it rain harder. - In which Super Bowl did David Tyree make the "Helmet Catch" that helped end the Patriots' unbeaten season?
Super Bowl XLII In Super Bowl XLII in February 2008, Eli Manning escaped a sack and David Tyree pinned the ball against his helmet for a 32-yard gain, setting up the Giants' winning touchdown in a 17 to 14 upset. It was the last catch of Tyree's NFL career; he never caught another regular-season pass. - Who is the only player to be named Super Bowl MVP while playing for the losing team?
Chuck Howley Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley won the award in Super Bowl V despite the Baltimore Colts winning 16 to 13 on a last-second field goal in a turnover-filled game. Howley was the first non-quarterback to be named Super Bowl MVP, and the Cowboys returned to win Super Bowl VI the following season. - Which franchise has made the most Super Bowl appearances, reaching its 12th at Super Bowl LX?
New England Patriots The New England Patriots reached their 12th Super Bowl in February 2026, extending their own record, while the Steelers, Cowboys, Broncos and 49ers have eight appearances each. The Patriots have lost six of those 12 games, the most defeats of any franchise in the Super Bowl. - Which kicker missed the famous "wide right" field goal in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXV?
Scott Norwood Buffalo's Scott Norwood pushed a 47-yard attempt wide right with four seconds left, and the New York Giants held on to win 20 to 19 in the closest Super Bowl ever. Super Bowl XXV, played days after the Gulf War began, is also remembered for Whitney Houston's national anthem. - Who was the first player to win back-to-back Super Bowl MVP awards?
Bart Starr Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr was MVP of both Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II, the only two Super Bowls the Packers played under Vince Lombardi. Terry Bradshaw later matched the feat with Pittsburgh in Super Bowls XIII and XIV, and he remains the only other player to win consecutive Super Bowl MVPs. - Who holds the record for the most touchdowns scored in Super Bowl games across a career, with eight?
Jerry Rice Jerry Rice scored eight touchdowns across four Super Bowls with the 49ers and Raiders, and he also holds the career Super Bowl records for receptions and receiving yards. Rice caught 11 passes for 215 yards in Super Bowl XXIII, a game the 49ers won with a 92-yard drive in the final minutes against Cincinnati.
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