KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have kicked off Super Bowl LVIII from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
KSHB 41 News crews are tracking the latest celebrations in Kansas City and Las Vegas. Follow along for live updates.
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10:22 p.m. | Champs!
#Chiefs Travis Kelce is a champion once again pic.twitter.com/Qvd4wcTBLj
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 12, 2024
9:58 p.m. | Kansas City is ready to celebrate.
THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ARE A DYNASTY !!!!!!!!! Johnny Taverns is ROARING with excitement !!! ❤️ #SuperBowl @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/yMocjaoUCz
— Leslie DelasBour KSHB 41 (@ldelasbourtv) February 12, 2024
9:53 p.m. | The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25-22 and are the Super Bowl LVIII champs, becoming the first team in 19 years to win back-to-back Super Bowls.
THAT'S OUR QUARTERBACK. pic.twitter.com/16dh5IHF6F
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 12, 2024
9:20 p.m. | Chiefs fans are holding onto hope going into overtime.
After that Travis run… we knew this wouldn’t be easy but we’re ready! @Chiefs are going into overtime!!!!@KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/7WGwLbfIrH
— Caroline Hogan KSHB (@CarolineHoganTV) February 12, 2024
9:07 p.m. | A 49ers field goal put San Francisco ahead by 3 points with less than 2 minutes left in regulation.
8:55 p.m. | The game is tied at 16 a piece with less than 6 minutes to play.
Butker ties it up! pic.twitter.com/pSffgJvfSP
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 12, 2024
8:50 p.m. | KSHB's Caroline Hogan ran into two men from Tennessee who came to KC to be where the action is for the Super Bowl.
Marcus and his step son came all the way from TN to be here for the #SuperBowlLVIII. They just wanted to be where the action is, and get this, it’s their second time doing it!!!! Their our good luck charms ❤️💛🍀 @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/slBBxuuBio
— Caroline Hogan KSHB (@CarolineHoganTV) February 12, 2024
8:45 p.m. | After a 49ers touchdown, the Chiefs blocked the extra point. San Francisco leads by 3 with 11:22 to go.
8:35 p.m. | The KC Power and Light District crowd went wild after the Chiefs scored a touchdown.
This was the scene just moments ago at Kansas City Power and Light when the Chiefs took the lead! (Video: Power and Light District) pic.twitter.com/t9R72bOVKs
— KSHB 41 News (@KSHB41) February 12, 2024
Caroline Hogan said the fans around her erupted as KC took the lead.
Just what the doctor ordered!!!!!!! #ChiefsKingdom @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/rSa7G4hboh
— Caroline Hogan KSHB (@CarolineHoganTV) February 12, 2024
8:25 p.m. | Postseason Marquez Valdes-Scantling checked in Sunday night with a touchdown late in the third quarter.
CHIEFS FIRST LEAD AND TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME. The energy is back for the first time this half. pic.twitter.com/nYDy4gFcif
— Alyssa Jackson KSHB 41 (@thealyssaj) February 12, 2024
8:15 p.m. | Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker beat the record for longest field goal in a Super Bowl with a 57-yarder in the third quarter.
7:45 p.m. | The second half is in motion after Usher burned Allegiant Stadium down with his halftime performance.
That was incredible!! Wow, one of the best halftime shows I’ve seen! #Usher crushed it! pic.twitter.com/DeaQgg9lVS
— Caitlin Knute-KSHB 41 News (@CKnuteKSHB) February 12, 2024
7:12 p.m. | Kansas City trails San Francisco by 7 points heading into halftime.
7 p.m. | After first telling Ricardo Torres' story during the NFL Draft in Kansas City, reporter JuYeon Kim caught up with him earlier in the week.
We first met Ricardo Torres at the NFL Draft & checked back in with him earlier this week to see what’s next in his career!He’s out at Power & Light again today, cutting hair for free and sharing his personal story ✂️@KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/1RMtTI40uv
— JuYeon Kim (@JuYeonKimTV) February 12, 2024
6:55 p.m. | Emotions have been up and down in Lenexa.
Update: Emotions have been very up & down and it is much quieter now…watching people glued to the screens with every play. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/xYSWPG3vX0
— Alyssa Jackson KSHB 41 (@thealyssaj) February 12, 2024
6:02 p.m. | KSHB's Taylor Hemness said he can see Taylor Swift from his seat in Allegiant Stadium.
ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC. #ChiefsKingdom #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/Bw6vLg9jxW
— Taylor Hemness 📺 (@taylorhemness) February 11, 2024
6 p.m. | The energy at Tanner's Bar and Grill in Lenexa has been unreal since before the game, according to KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson.
We are posted at Tanner’s in Lenexa for the Super Bowl. They’ve been bringing the ENERGY since before kickoff. @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/iUh0rMrO3O
— Alyssa Jackson KSHB 41 (@thealyssaj) February 11, 2024
5:45 p.m. | KSHB 41 News reporter Leslie DelasBour is at Johnny's Tavern in Raymore to capture fan reactions throughout the game.
Fans in Raymore at Johnny’s Tavern are READY for #SuperBowlLVIII !!!! @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/GVnv8sY3T8
— Leslie DelasBour KSHB 41 (@ldelasbourtv) February 11, 2024
5:40 p.m. | Super Bowl LVIII is live.
Today’s view— hope you’ll follow along @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/9Grc8pHK6H
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 11, 2024
5:32 p.m. | One of the Marines who helped present the colors pregame is from Missouri.
Pay attention to the presentation of the colors. This Marine is from Missouri and is a huge Chiefs fan! Thank you, Corporal Brown for your service! pic.twitter.com/4oTcrMDEh5
— Caitlin Knute-KSHB 41 News (@CKnuteKSHB) February 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. | Fans at the Power and Light District watch party are hopeful their hometown team runs it back.
WE DO EXPECT IT! #RunItBack @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/jCwfwf6gQh
— Caroline Hogan KSHB (@CarolineHoganTV) February 11, 2024
5:25 p.m. | Kickoff is nearly moments away.
Here come the #Chiefs. Kickoff is imminent pic.twitter.com/QxLP8dR9u6
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 11, 2024
4:55 p.m. | Pregame, the Chiefs thanked Lincoln Middle School teacher Kayla McClellan, the team's first Norma Hunt Super Bowl Champion of Education, for her dedication to the classroom to make the "world a better place."
Welcome to the Super Bowl, Kayla!As our first Norma Hunt Super Bowl Champion of Education, she's here carrying on Norma's legacy of never missing a Super Bowl.Your dedication to the classroom makes your school, our community, and the world a better place. Thanks, Kayla! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rFHn2o05Ke
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 11, 2024
4:35 p.m. | The energy in Allegiant Stadium is building as kickoff nears.
We here. pic.twitter.com/lYjTvss2Fb
— Taylor Hemness 📺 (@taylorhemness) February 11, 2024
4:30 p.m. | KC native Paul Rudd snapped a photo with No. 41 James Winchester before kickoff.
Brian Fantana aka Paul Rudd in the house! pic.twitter.com/FikBmZY18K
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 11, 2024
4:15 p.m. | The Chiefs' inactives includes WR Justyn Ross, WR Kadarius Toney, RB La'Mical Perine, CB Ekow Boye-Doe, DE BJ Thompson and LB Darius Harris.
4 p.m. | Eagles center Jason Kelce, brother of Travis Kelce, went with yellow and red plaid overalls to show support for this brother's team.
Jason Kelce is going with the overalls, while Travis opted for something a bit shinier. pic.twitter.com/KXN6C9Qcfw
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 11, 2024
3:35 p.m. | Kansas City Live! at the Power and Light District in downtown KCMO is quickly turning into a sea of red as fans prep for kickoff.
Red Kingdom is READY for a BIG WIN! 🏈❤️ pic.twitter.com/UMvAeCOZyq
— Kansas City (@KansasCity) February 11, 2024
3:30 p.m. | After much speculation about her appearance at the game, Taylor Swift was seen at Allegiant Stadium with Ice Spice and Blake Lively.
Taylor Swift is here with Ice Spice and Blake Lively! #SBLVIII pic.twitter.com/0x4XIDRupW
— NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2024
3:25 p.m. | KSHB's Caitlin Knute spotted Travis Kelce warming up on the field.
The Chiefs are on the field warming up. That’s Travis in the lower middle. Even up here you can spot him by his big, yellow shoes. I looked up his shoe size, and he wears between size 14 and 15, and apparently loves sneakers as much as @kholmesKSHB ! pic.twitter.com/LLsNQDS20e
— Caitlin Knute-KSHB 41 News (@CKnuteKSHB) February 11, 2024
2:29 p.m. | The KSHB 41 crew has wrapped up pregame coverage and is ready to go for post game.
That’s a wrap of our pregame coverage. We’ll see you after the game on @KSHB41 your Home of the Chiefs‼️ #chiefs #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/55G1EQFNOk
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 11, 2024
1:28 p.m. | NFL Network reporter James Palmer reports Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon is "expected to go" in Super Bowl LVIII.
12:50 p.m. | Allegiant Stadium is ready with under five hours to go until kickoff!
We here. pic.twitter.com/aBd49CKKOl
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 11, 2024
12:36 p.m. | Watch the festivities at the Red Kingdom block party below:
12:24 p.m. | Fans continue to flock to KC Live! at the Power and Light District in Kansas City for a Red Kingdom block party.
11:20 a.m. | Doors are open to the Red Kingdom Block Party in Power & Light!
Doors are open at @KCLiveBlock! Let’s get this party started Chiefs Kingdom! pic.twitter.com/8uPfaoNByg
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) February 11, 2024
Fans are already arriving to claim their spots for the big game.
10:46 a.m. | KSHB 41's Daniela Leon caught up with a fan who woke up before the crack of dawn to travel from Omaha, Nebraska, to Kansas City to cheer the Chiefs on.
10:45 a.m. | Will Taylor Swift, girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, make it Super Bowl LVIII?
Reports are speculating Swift landed in LAX on Saturday just after 3:30 p.m. local time.
10:30 a.m. | Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que in KCK is ready to provide high-quality Kansas City barbecue for Super Bowl watch parties.
KSHB 41's Claire Bradshaw learned they're still taking orders, but are serving on a carry out-only basis.
KC welcomes people from all over the world to Chiefs Kingdom! This family moved to the KC area from the UK and are now die-hard Chiefs fans.
9:25 a.m. | The party is just getting started at Johnny's Tavern in the Power & Light District! KSHB 41 News reporter Daniela Leon spoke with Chiefs fans who are already up and at it.
8:55 a.m. | Despite being absent from the Kansas City Chiefs' final injury report, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is not expected to play in Super Bowl LVIII, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney, who scored a touchdown during Kansas City’s Super Bow win over Philadelphia one year ago, is not expected to play today for Super Bowl LVIII, per league source. Toney was off the final Super Bowl LVIII injury report.https://t.co/rc099JWYD0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 11, 2024
Despite being on the Chiefs injury reserve since Christmas Eve due to a groin injury, Jerick McKinnon is back in time to face the 49ers. The Chiefs announced Saturday that the running back had been activated.
However, the team will be without left guard Joe Thuney, who is out with a pectoral injury suffered in the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills.
8:25 a.m. | Meanwhile, KSHB 41's Daniela Leon is meeting
We are live inside @JohnnysTaverns ahead of Power and Lights big Chiefs watch party. I have met several people from all over the Midwest who drove this morning to KC to be part of this fiesta @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/Ib6YipPV8X
— Daniela Leon (@danielaleontv) February 11, 2024
Chiefs fans who traveled to KC from all over the Midwest to join the excitement.
8:20 a.m. | McLain's bakery has opened and is already full of Chiefs fans.
KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig found a family who says their tradition is to have breakfast at McLain's every Super Bowl Sunday.
7:20 a.m. | A Chiefs sunrise is shining bright in the KC area.
A Super, Super Bowl Sunday sunrise! It sure looks like Mother Nature is a Chiefs fan with plenty of red and gold. There is even a sun pillar. Today will be dry with highs in the mid to upper 40s.@kshb41 pic.twitter.com/Z9QOj2Bwqa
— Jeff Penner (@JeffPennerKSHB) February 11, 2024
Today's highs will be in the 40s, dropping to the 30s for game time. You can read KSHB 41 meteorologist Jeff Penner's full Super Bowl forecast HERE.
7:05 a.m. | All is quiet in Power & Light now, but it will soon host the biggest Super Bowl watch party in Kansas City.
Grand Boulevard is closed from 13th Street to Truman Road on Sunday.
Those hoping to attend P&L's Red Kingdom Block Party must purchase a ticket, which cost $40 each.
Food trucks, DJs, giveaways and more will be present at the event. Doors open at 11 a.m.
6:55 a.m. | On Saturday, KSHB 41 News anchor Taylor Hemness met 2020 Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles, who just so happens to be a Chiefs fan.
"I love the Chiefs, I've been a Chiefs fan for a very long time, my dad's a Chiefs fan," the gymnast told Hemness.
As someone who has experienced a major athletic event, Chiles respects the Chiefs and 49ers alike for stepping out onto the field.
"I give kudos to every football player that's going out tomorrow," Chiles said. "It's their Olympics in their eyes and I can't wait to see what the outcome is."
While she is attending Super Bowl LVIII to root the Chiefs on, Chiles is currently training for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
6:30 a.m. | Super Bowl Sunday is here and Chiefs Kingdom is hungry for back-to-back Super Bowl victories — and some good eats.
McLain's Bakery at 201 E. Gregory Blvd. in KCMO is preparing Chiefs-themed treats and over 100 special orders on Sunday alone. That doesn't include orders from its five other locations or any orders from the rest of the week.
The bakery is about to open its doors at 7 a.m. for what is sure to be a busy day.
"All of our locations are stocked and ready to go with our Chiefs treats if you were not able to get an order in," Cassidy Garr with McLain's said. "We're ready to go. Go Superbowl! Go Chiefs! Let's do this!"
KSHB 41's Elyse Schoenig even spotted some special Taylor Swift-inspired cookies.