Super Bowl LIV

Super Bowl LIV
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Event information
Date	February 2, 2020
Event	Super Bowl LIV
Location	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Final score	31–20
Winning team	Kansas City Chiefs
Participating teams	San Francisco 49ers; Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LIV was the 54th Super Bowl of the National Football League (NFL) and was played on February 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs advanced from their respective conferences to compete in the league’s championship game. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in a 31–20 victory, led by head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Background

Super Bowl LIV followed the 2019 NFL season and was the culmination of the NFL playoffs, culminating in the championship game. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid, reached the Super Bowl after winning their playoff games, including the AFC Championship against the Tennessee Titans. In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers advanced to the title game with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and head coach Kyle Shanahan.

The game matched two high-profile offensive teams built around quarterback play and adaptive game planning. It also became notable for the presence of multiple league storylines carried into the matchup, including the broader competitive landscape of the NFL’s modern postseason format and the way teams manage injuries and play-calling in late-season stretches.

Road to the game

In the AFC, the Chiefs earned their spot in Miami by navigating the playoffs with an emphasis on explosive passing and efficient red-zone execution. Their postseason run featured close matchups and a strong ability to control tempo, traits that helped them translate regular-season performance into late-game opportunities.

In the NFC, the 49ers’ postseason path included a disciplined approach to both offense and defense, with an emphasis on ball control and creating favorable matchups for their passing attack. Their success in the divisional round and conference championship positioned them for a direct contest against Kansas City’s scoring capability and playmaking.

Game summary

Super Bowl LIV began with both teams seeking early control, but Kansas City established momentum through timely scoring drives and sustained offensive production. The Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes guided the offense across multiple third downs, while their defense contributed by limiting San Francisco’s ability to convert drives consistently.

San Francisco responded with scoring drives of its own, but Kansas City ultimately maintained enough separation to secure a decisive win. The final score was 31–20, with the Chiefs combining an efficient offensive rhythm with defensive stops at key points late in the game.

Halftime show and notable moments

The halftime show featured performances designed for a large national audience and reflected the cultural prominence of the Super Bowl as a mainstream American event. The event’s production and broadcast planning also drew attention because of the scale of viewership across the United States and internationally.

Notable moments included game-changing plays by both teams, as well as the surrounding media coverage that typically accompanies the Super Bowl broadcast. The matchup’s national profile further emphasized the NFL’s place in American sports entertainment and the significance of the championship for players and coaches alike.

Aftermath

The result reinforced Kansas City’s position among the NFL’s elite teams and extended the Chiefs’ championship momentum in the years that followed. The 49ers, while coming up short, remained a prominent contender in subsequent seasons, with their roster construction and coaching approach continuing to shape their competitive identity.

Super Bowl LIV also contributed to the growing historical discussion of quarterback play in championship games, particularly the contrasting styles of Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garoppolo. In broader terms, the game became another reference point in NFL history for analyzing late-game strategy, offensive efficiency, and the impact of coaching decisions.