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Super Bowl 2024: How to watch the Chiefs v. 49ers, Start time, Where to watch and halftime show Details. 

The nation's eyes will be on Las Vegas come Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs look for another Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers.

Hoping to become the NFL's first repeat champion in 19 years, Kansas City is led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who could clinch his third Lombardi trophy. At the helm for the 49ers is Brock Purdy; at 24 years old he is one of the youngest quarterbacks ever to start in a Super Bowl.

A few key things and fun facts to know before the game.

Whether you're curious, or you're looking to impress your friends at your Super Bowl gathering, here are a few things that make this year's game unique

The firsts:

This is the first time a Super Bowl will be held in Nevada. Though it's the Kansas City Chiefs fourth trip to the NFL championship game in the past five years.

For the first time there will be an in-game DJ.

For the first time, one of the referees will be a former Super Bowl player: Terry Killens. 

The people:

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and head coach Kyle Shanahan have the chance to join their fathers as Super Bowl champions.

Katie Sower, the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl, has coached both of this year's teams.

Graduates of historically Black colleges and universities account for an outsized number of NFL Hall of Famers. The Chiefs' backup corner, Josh Williams, has dreams of joining their ranks.

The money:

Millions of people could place legal bets on the Super Bowl — just not in California or Missouri. (They can even bet on how many times Taylor Swift will be shown on TV during the game.)
A 30-second spot during this year's Super Bowl cost $7 million.

Here are some of the biggest wagers between the two cities this year.
When it comes to the impact of inflation on our food consumption during the game: Beer and guacamole are ok, but chips and dip are more expensive.

Beside the game, there'll be plenty of entertainment, from the halftime show to the commercials.

And don't forget Taylor Swift, who is expected to be at the stadium to cheer on her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce 

As the game approaches, here's when the excitement is slated to begin, where you can watch and who's performing.

What time does the Super Bowl start?

Kickoff will commence at around 5:30 p.m. CT, but pre-game festivities will begin well before that. Your best bet is to start tuning in around 4 p.m. if you want to see the National Anthem and other pre-game music performances.

Where can I watch the game?

If you have an antenna, cable or satellite, you can catch the broadcast on CBS.

This year, there's a special option geared toward kids and families.
An exclusive kids- and family-friendly telecast will air on Nickeloden, featuring kid-themed elements like virtual-reality graphics and Nick characters into the broadcast, according to CBS

What about streaming?

If you'd rather stream the game, the broadcast will be shown on Paramount+ and CBS Sports' free streaming network - CBS Sports HQ. Alternatives include CBSSports.com and the CPS Sports app.

Who is headlining the halftime show? Who else is performing?

Usher, the king of R&B, will perform the halftime concert this year.

In a statement to Billboard, Usher said it's the honor of a lifetime to check a Super Bowl performance off his bucket list.

"...I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” he said. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon."

Usher previously unveiled a trailer for the halftime show, saying that the upcoming performance has been "30 years in the making." While we don't know which song he'll open with, there are some clues.

He won't be the only big name to take the stage, however.
Country star Reba McEntire will perform the National Anthem prior to the game.

Rapper and singer Post Malone will sing "America the Beautiful" and musical artist Andra Day will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as part of the pregame lineup.

The entertainment will be accompanied by American Sign Language performances. Actor Daniel Durant will sign the national anthem, model/dancer Anjel Piñero will sign "America the Beautiful" and actor/choreographer Shaheem Sanchez will sign "Lift Every Voice and Sing," as well as the halftime show