Super Bowl LVIII: What time does the 2024 NFL Championship start in Australia, when does the halftime show start, who's headlining it and how are you watching it?
Aussies looking forward to the Super Bowl should prepare to clear their Monday schedules to attend the highly anticipated game and halftime festivities.
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide are expected to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
The program also includes big-name entertainers during the halftime show and a glimpse of megastar Taylor Swift cheering on her boyfriend and Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
Aussie NFL fans can expect a highly competitive Super Bowl on Monday, kicking off around 10:30am AEST (Photo, Super Bowl 2023)
When does the Super Bowl start?
The final match of the 2023-2024 season kicks off at 10:30am AEST and can be watched for free on Seven or on ESPN and KAYO.
However, the pre-game entertainment will begin approximately 15-20 minutes beforehand, with country music star Reba McEntire performing the U.S. National Anthem, while Post Malone and Andra Day will perform “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” respectively.
The match is expected to end around 2pm AEST.
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher (pictured) will headline the halftime show around 12 p.m. and will be on stage for approximately 13 of the 30-minute show
Who can you keep an eye out for on the field?
For those who may not be big fans of the NFL but need a few talking points during the game, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for the second time in the past five seasons.
The Chiefs are led by future quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, both of whom won the Super Bowl last year and defeated the 49ers in the 2020 Super Bowl.
The 49ers feature all-star running back Christian McCaffrey and surprise quarterback Brock Purdy, who was nicknamed “Mr. Irrelevant” because he was picked last in the 2022 draft but has since blossomed into a star.
Bookmakers are tipping the 49ers to take home the Lombardi Trophy this year after being the team to beat all season while the Chiefs struggled for form.
Fans can also expect to see a glimpse of megastar Taylor Swift (pictured) cheering on her friend and Chiefs player Travis Kelce
Who will headline the halftime show?
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Usher will headline the halftime show, but surprise guests can always be expected.
His hit 'Yeah!' is tipped as the show's opening song.
Although this is Usher's first time headlining the festivities, he appeared on stage in 2011 with the Black Eyed Peas as a surprise guest.
Some fans will spend half-time watching the famous Superbowl ads, which cost more than AU$10 million for a 30-second slot this year.
When does the halftime show start?
The halftime show is expected to start around noon, but may be subject to change given the length of the first half.
The show is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, with Usher only on stage for approximately 13 minutes.