If you’re trying to remember what day was the super bowl on in 2025, you aren't alone. It feels like forever ago, but it’s actually a date that’s burned into the brains of Philly fans and etched into the nightmares of anyone wearing Kansas City red.
Sunday, February 9, 2025. That was the day. It wasn't just another game. It was the afternoon the world watched to see if Patrick Mahomes could pull off the "three-peat" and ended up watching Jalen Hurts hoist a trophy instead. Honestly, it was a weird day for football. New Orleans was the host, and the energy in the Caesars Superdome was electric, mostly because the city was already revving up for Mardi Gras.
Why Sunday, February 9, 2025, Was Different
The NFL usually sticks to a rhythm, but the 2024-2025 season had its own gravity. Super Bowl LIX kicked off at roughly 6:30 p.m. ET. Most people were settled into their couches with way too much buffalo chicken dip by then. Fox had the broadcast, and for the first time, we had Tom Brady in the booth for a Super Bowl. Listening to Brady analyze a game he usually would have been playing in felt... different. Kinda meta, if you think about it.
The matchup was a heavyweight rematch: the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Remember 2023? The Eagles lost a heartbreaker. In 2025, they came back for blood.
The Game That Broke the Script
Most experts—and definitely the Vegas oddsmakers—thought the Chiefs were inevitable. They were the favorites. But the game on February 9 didn't follow the "Mahomes Magic" playbook. The final score was a staggering 40-22 in favor of the Eagles.
It wasn't even as close as the score looks.
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By the third quarter, the Eagles were up 34-0. Yeah, you read that right. The Chiefs didn't even sniff the end zone until the very end of the third. It was a defensive masterclass by Vic Fangio, the Eagles' defensive coordinator. They sacked Mahomes six times. Six! Cooper DeJean, a rookie at the time, even had a pick-six on his 22nd birthday. Talk about a legendary birthday present.
Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Statement
If the football was a blowout, the halftime show was a cultural earthquake. Kendrick Lamar took the stage, and he didn't just play the hits. He brought out SZA. He brought out Samuel L. Jackson—who was dressed as a futuristic Uncle Sam.
It was a whole vibe.
Kendrick’s setlist was heavy on his recent hits, including "Not Like Us," which basically turned the Superdome into one giant sing-along directed at a certain rapper from Toronto. The stage design looked like a mix between a prison yard and a giant game controller. It was dense, artistic, and definitely had people talking on X (formerly Twitter) for days.
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Real Details You Might Have Missed
- The Venue: This was the 11th time New Orleans hosted, tying them with Miami for the most ever.
- The MVP: Jalen Hurts took home the hardware. He was efficient, calm, and ran for a touchdown while throwing for two more.
- The Attendance: 65,719 people squeezed into the Superdome.
- The Ads: A 30-second spot cost between $7 million and $8 million. Most people liked the "Stand Up To Hate" ad with Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady, but honestly, the Dunkin' ads are still the ones people quote.
What Most People Get Wrong About That Day
A lot of folks think the Chiefs just had a "bad day." That’s a bit of a disservice to what Philly did. The Eagles' offensive line, led by Jeff Stoutland’s coaching, basically built a wall around Jalen Hurts.
Also, people forget the weather. It was a dome game, obviously, but New Orleans was dealing with a lot of security concerns after some incidents earlier in the year. The city was on high alert, yet they pulled off a massive, safe event that felt like a true celebration of the sport.
Key Takeaways from Super Bowl LIX
If you're looking back at that Sunday in February, here is the gist of why it matters now:
- The Dynasty Shift: It stopped the Chiefs from becoming the first team to win three in a row. That’s massive for NFL history.
- Tom Brady’s Debut: It proved Brady is actually pretty good at talking about football, not just playing it.
- The Kendrick Effect: It solidified the move toward "prestige" hip-hop for halftime shows rather than just safe pop acts.
If you’re planning your own Super Bowl party for the upcoming seasons, remember that the date usually lands on the second Sunday of February. For 2026, you're looking at February 8.
For now, just remember that February 9, 2025, was the day the "Birds" ruled New Orleans and the Chiefs finally looked human. If you're an Eagles fan, it’s a day you’ll probably never forget. If you’re a Chiefs fan, you’ve probably already deleted the recording from your DVR.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Check the official NFL schedule for the 2025-2026 season to see if your team is trending toward the next Super Bowl in Santa Clara.
- Review the Super Bowl LIX box score if you want to see exactly how the Eagles' defensive front dismantled the KC offensive line.
- Look up the "Not Like Us" halftime performance on YouTube—it’s worth a re-watch just for the choreography.