The NFL’s biggest game is celebrating its Gold Anniversary in the Bay Area. Super Bowl 50 is celebrating half a century of nail-biting games, exceptional seasons, unbelievable plays, amazing teams, incomparable athletes and brilliant coaches. An unmatched Levi’s stadium in the heart of Silicon Valley promises to give fans the ultimate football experience.

Blast from the Past

Looking back now, it’s hard to believe what humble beginnings the Super Bowl has come from. Let’s look at a few stats comparing the very first Super Bowl (Then) to the latest, Super Bowl XLIX (Now).

-Then- Less than 62,000 fans attended in 100,000-seat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
-Now- 70,288 (and 120.8 million viewers on TV) in the 63,400-seat University of Phoenix Stadium, which is expandable to 72,200 seats.

-Then- 338 media members were credentialed to cover the game
-Now- 5,500 media members were credentialed to cover the game and related events

-Then- Tickets sold for: $6, $10, and $12
-Now- Tickets sold for: lowest: $8,000, average: $10,352, most expensive $28,888

-Then- Winning team received $15,000 bonus, losing team received $7,500 bonus
-Now- Each player on the winning team receives $97,000, each player on the losing team receives $49,000

Leading up to Game Day

The anticipation of Super Bowl L will be at a whole new high the week leading up to game day. Fans will start pouring into the Bay Area in Northern California to be part of the hype and there will be events to get everyone ready.

Super Bowl City- A fan experience where the Host Committee celebrates not only Super Bowl L, but also its location, the Bay Area. This is going to be the center of excitement for the main event where fans of all ages can participate in a number of interactive activities and games highlighting Super Bowl L and everything the Bay Area has to offer.

Cost? FREE
When? January 30, 2015 – February 7, 2016
Where? Moscone Center in San Francisco

The NFL Experience- This event celebrates the history of football while getting fans excited for the upcoming game. Participants will have access to multiple interactive games, the opportunity to meet some of the NFL’s greatest players, the chance to shop in the NFL Shop and so much more. You don’t want to miss this exclusive Super Bowl opportunity!

Cost? Adults – $35, Kids (12 and under) – $20
When? January 30, 2015 – February 7, 2016 (Tickets go on sale November 11)
Where? Moscone Center in San Francisco

Game Day

February 7, 2016 will forever be a historical day in the world of sports. This day marks the 50^th year of the largest, most popular sporting event in America, which will be taking place in the most technologically advanced stadium in the league, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Although we don’t know which 2 NFL teams that will be playing in the upcoming Super Bowl yet, it is certain that every person in attendance will experience an unforgettable event in NFL history.

In honor of the golden anniversary, gold is the theme for the year and will be seen throughout the whole season in celebration of the once in a lifetime season-ending game. Gold accents will be seen throughout the season are just the start in the 50^th celebration. It’s going to be an exciting year full of history, honor, fun and football!