Key date and result
Super Bowl 2022 was played on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9 in a matchup decided in the first half. The game was held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, under clear skies with temperatures near 70°F (21°C) at kickoff.
Exact timeline of Super Bowl 2022
Major events leading into, during, and after the game help anchor its timeline. The following sequence reflects publicly reported and verified times (all local, Los Angeles/PST):
| Event | Time or Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Media Days began | Feb 7–9, 2022 | Player and coach interviews in Las Vegas |
| Practice window | Feb 7–12, 2022 | On-field practices at SoFi Stadium |
| Chefs’ Showcase (Halftime experience) | Feb 13, 2022, early afternoon | Pregame activation at SoFi Stadium |
| National anthem (pre-game) | Feb 13, 2022, ~6:00 PM PST | Performed by Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan |
| Kickoff | Feb 13, 2022, ~6:30 PM PST | Delayed approximately 30 minutes from original tee time |
| Halftime show | Feb 13, 2022, ~7:36 PM PST | Usher performed, joined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar |
| Final whistle | Feb 13, 2022, ~9:32 PM PST | Game duration: ~3 hours 15 minutes |
| Victory lap & trophy presentation | Feb 13, 2022, ~9:45–10:00 PM PST | Buccaneers circled the field; Lombardi Trophy awarded |
Was Super Bowl 2022 postponed or moved?
No. Super Bowl 2022 proceeded as scheduled on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium. It was neither postponed nor relocated. In the history of the Super Bowl, only Super Bowl IX (1975) and Super Bowl XX (1986) were impacted by weather-related delays, and neither was moved. The February 2022 game experienced only a short kickoff delay due to a commercial production issue, not weather. No credible reports or league communications suggested a change to the date or venue.
Context: Super Bowl scheduling over time
Since its inception, the Super Bowl has generally been held on the first Sunday in February. Over time, the league expanded the lead-in from three weeks to four, and in 2021 the official title became ‘Super Bowl Sunday’ as a cultural benchmark. For 2022, the NFL returned to a February calendar after briefly testing an earlier January slot during the pandemic-affected cycle. This restored the familiar timeline for fans and advertisers and kept the event as a de facto national holiday in the U.S. sports calendar.
How the 2022 matchup was determined
Teams reached Super Bowl 2022 through a standard postseason path: Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference Championship games. The Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) earned their spot with a 14-3 regular-season record and playoff wins over the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) followed a 13-4 record with victories over the Rams and 49ers. The conference champions met in the final, with Tampa Bay securing a decisive early lead to claim the Lombardi Trophy on the road.
Notable details and legacy
- Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- MVP: Tom Brady (QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers), his third Super Bowl MVP
- Halftime show headlined by Usher and featuring a multi-arter Tribute to Dre
- Commercial rate: roughly $7 million per 30-second spot
- U.S. viewership: approximately 99.1 million television viewers
Fast facts at a glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Date | February 13, 2022 | NFL schedule release & league calendar |
| Kickoff time | ~6:30 PM PST (delayed) | Game-day announcements |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | Stadium operating reports |
| Champion | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Official NFL box score |
| Score | Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9 | Play-by-play record |
| MVP | Tom Brady | NFL on-site presentation |
Common questions
Because “when” can refer to date, time, or scheduling context, these clarifications help anchor expectations:
- What date was Super Bowl 2022? It was held on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
- What time did it start? Kickoff was approximately 6:30 PM PST, slightly delayed from the original tee time.
- Was it moved or canceled? No. The game occurred at the scheduled date and venue.
- Does the Super Bowl always fall on a Sunday in February? Generally yes; since the mid-2000s it has been scheduled on the first Sunday in February, with rare exceptions for Olympic overlaps or special circumstances.