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DateFebruary 1, 2015
StadiumUniversity of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
RefereeBill Vinovich[1]
Ceremonies
National anthemIdina Menzel[2]
Halftime showKaty Perry,[3] Lenny Kravitz[4]
TV in the United States
NetworkNBC, Univision
AnnouncersAl Michaels (play-by-play)
Cris Collinsworth (analyst)
Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter)

Super Bowl XLIX, the 49th edition of the Super Bowl and the 45th modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship game, will decide the league champion for the 2014 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion (either the Indianapolis Colts or New England Patriots) will play the National Football Conference (NFC) champion (either the Green Bay Packers or Seattle Seahawks). All four teams have played in the Super Bowl in the past five years. The final game of the 2014–15 NFL playoffs, it is scheduled to be played on February 1, 2015, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.[5][6] Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm MST (6:30pm EST/23:30 UTC).[7] This will be the second Super Bowl played in that stadium, and the third one held in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The game will be broadcast in the United States by NBC.[8]

Host selection process

Initial plan for Kansas City as host city

Arrowhead Stadium was originally selected for Super Bowl XLIX, but plans to add a retractable roof ultimately fell through.

NFL owners initially voted in November 2005 to award a Super Bowl to Kansas City, Missouri, in honor of Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, the founder of the American Football League (AFL) in the 1960s who helped engineer the annual game. Then-NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue further announced on March 5, 2006, that Kansas City would host Super Bowl XLIX. However, the game was contingent on the successful passage of two sales taxes in Jackson County, Missouri, on April 4, 2006.[9]

The first tax to fund improvements to Arrowhead and neighboring Kauffman stadiums passed with 53 percent approval. However, the second tax that would have allowed the construction of a rolling roof between the two stadiums was narrowly defeated, with 48 percent approval. In the wake of the defeat, and opposition by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and several civic and business groups, Hunt and the Chiefs announced on May 25, 2006, that they were withdrawing the request to host Super Bowl XLIX.[10]

Bidding process

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, was chosen for Super Bowl XLIX.

After the Kansas City plan fell through, the following submitted bids to host Super Bowl XLIX:

Tampa and Miami both submitted bids after losing the Super Bowl XLVIII bid to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.[11] Arizona had declined to bid for Super Bowl XLVIII, citing the economy, to focus on bidding for Super Bowl XLIX.[12]

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed in April 2011 that Tampa and Arizona were selected as finalists.[13] The league then announced on October 11, 2011, that University of Phoenix Stadium will host Super Bowl XLIX.[6][13][14] This will be the second Super Bowl contested at University of Phoenix Stadium, which hosted Super Bowl XLII in February 2008, and the third Super Bowl contested in the Phoenix area, as Super Bowl XXX was held at Sun Devil Stadium in nearby Tempe in January 1996.

Broadcasting

Television

United States

Super Bowl XLIX will be televised by NBC in the United States, with Al Michaels calling play-by-play, Chris Collinsworth as color analyst, and Michele Tafoya as sideline reporter.

Radio

National coverage

The game will be nationally broadcast on Westwood One radio, with Kevin Harlan as play-by-play announcer, Boomer Esiason as color analyst, and James Lofton and Mark Malone as sideline reporters. Jim Gray will host the network's pregame, halftime, and post-game coverage. Scott Graham, will also host additional pregame coverage.

Entertainment

Halftime show

In August 2014, it was reported that the NFL had a shortlist of three potential acts for the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, including British rock band Coldplay, American singer Katy Perry, and Barbadian singer Rihanna.

However, it was also reported by the The Wall Street Journal that league representatives asked representatives of potential acts if they would be willing to provide financial compensation to the NFL in exchange for their appearance, in the form of either an up-front fee, or a cut of revenue from concert performances made following the Super Bowl. While these reports were denied by an NFL spokeswoman, the request had, according to the Journal, received a "chilly" response from those involved.[15][16]

Fans of "Weird Al" Yankovic launched an unsuccessful campaign to have Yankovic perform the halftime show to promote his album Mandatory Fun.[17][18][19]

On October 9, 2014, Billboard announced that Katy Perry will perform at halftime and the NFL confirmed the announcement on November 23, 2014.[3][20] On January 10, 2015, Perry announced that Lenny Kravitz would make an appearance at the halftime show.[4]

Officials

The game's officials are:[21]

  • Referee – Bill Vinovich (52)
  • Umpire – Bill Schuster (129)
  • Head Linesman – Dana McKenzie (8)
  • Line Judge – Mark Perlman (9)
  • Field Judge – Bob Waggoner (25)
  • Side Judge – Tom Hill (97)
  • Back Judge – Terrence Miles (111)

References

  1. ^ Austro, Ben (January 14, 2015). "Bill Vinovich confirmed as referee for Super Bowl XLIX". FootballZebras. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  2. ^ [Idina Menzel to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl], NFL.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Katy Perry to headline Pepsi Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show" (Press release). NFL.com. November 23, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Lenny Kravitz joins Katy Perry for Super Bowl Halftime Show" (Press release). NFL.com. January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Klemko, Robert (October 11, 2011). "Arizona, not Tampa, will host Super Bowl XLIX in 2015". The Huddle. USA Today. Retrieved January 5, 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Owners vote Arizona as Super Bowl host for third time". Associated Press. NFL.com. October 11, 2011. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  7. ^ "Super Bowl official website". NFL.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  8. ^ Barron, David (December 14, 2011). "NFL extends broadcast agreements through 2022, generating billions". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
  9. ^ "K.C. to host 2015 Super Bowl if renovations approved". Associated Press. ESPN. March 5, 2006. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  10. ^ "No rolling roof, no Super Bowl at Arrowhead". Associated Press. ESPN. May 25, 2006. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  11. ^ a b c "Tampa, Miami move focus to 2015 Super Bowl after losing 2014 bid". NFL.com. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  12. ^ a b "Arizona opts not to bid for 2014 Super Bowl". The Arizona Republic. February 26, 2010. Retrieved June 2, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ a b "NFL says Tampa, Arizona are 2015 Super Bowl host finalists". NFL.com. April 28, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  14. ^ "NFL owners in Houston for fall meetings". Houston Chronicle. October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ Blistein, Jon (August 19, 2014). "NFL Asks Musicians for Money to Play Super Bowl". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 19, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "NFL to Coldplay: Pay to Play the Super Bowl". The Wall Street Journal. August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
  17. ^ Leopold, Todd (August 7, 2014). "Fans backing Weird Al for Super Bowl halftime". CNN. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  18. ^ Bryant, Christian (August 8, 2014). "'Weird Al' at Super Bowl XLIX: What are the chances?". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  19. ^ Watercutter, Angela (August 7, 2014). "You Can Help Weird Al Headline the Super Bowl's Halftime Show". Condé Nast. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  20. ^ "Katy Perry Performing at Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show". Billboard. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  21. ^ Austro, Ben (January 14, 2015). "Bill Vinovich confirmed as referee for Super Bowl XLIX". FootballZebras. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
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