ESPN (DStv Channel 218), the undisputed home of America’s premiere sporting leagues, is the exclusive broadcaster in Africa of one of the greatest sporting events on the calendar: The NFL Super Bowl. This year, viewers across the continent will be able to tune in live on both ESPN and ESPN2 (DStv Channel 219) on Monday, 10 February at 01:00 CAT.
The much-anticipated showdown will see the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in the 59th Super Bowl, #ESPNAfricaSuperBowlLVIII. Fans can expect a game filled with grid-iron action, strategy, and unforgettable moments as the two conference champions battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. This year’s Super Bowl will take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome, home to the New Orleans Saints, with a capacity of 83,000 spectators. This marks the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the event.
Can the Kansas City Chiefs make history?
This epic match showcases two titanic teams who’ve both made very recent trips to the championship. In Super Bowl 59, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles, their Super Bowl opponent from two years ago, in a rematch for the books. This showdown also features some of the most celebrated stars in the league – like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the Chiefs, and Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley for the Eagles – facing off on the biggest stage in the NFL.
No team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls. Many teams have won back-to-back Super Bowls, but the Chiefs now have a chance to become the first to achieve historic three-peat success.
Who is performing at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show?
The Super Bowl halftime show, a 12- to 15-minute musical extravaganza and one of the most coveted slots on the American music calendar, will feature multiple Grammy-winning hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar. The 37-year-old Lamar, from Compton, the heart of the Los Angeles rap scene, has 22 Grammy wins and previously performed during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2022 alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige. Past Super Bowl halftime performers include The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Rihanna and Beyoncé. Last season’s performance featured Grammy-winning artist Usher.
More opportunities to watch
For those who can’t catch the action live or those who would simply like to enjoy it more than once, full game repeats will air on ESPN (DStv Channel 218) on Monday, 10 February and Tuesday, 11 February at 13:40 CAT, and on ESPN2 (DStv Channel 219) on Monday, 10 February at 08:00 CAT and 17:00 CAT and catch all the action wherever you are on DStv Stream. In addition to the full match replays, a special 55-minute highlight version will also be available, giving fans another opportunity to relive the best moments of the game.
The NFL Super Bowl is more than just a championship game. It’s a cultural phenomenon that brings together sports, music, and entertainment on an unmatched scale.
For updates on the NFL Super Bowl and from the world of American sports, fans can connect to @ESPNAfrica on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit Africa.espn.com. Fans are encouraged to use #ESPNAfricaSuperBowlLVIII for this special event.
