When is Super Bowl 2020? Date, time and venue for NFL showpiece

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One of the most popular annual sporting events on the planet, the Super Bowl attracts hundreds of millions of viewers across the world almost every year.

The climax of the NFL season, the contest sees the last two teams standing in the playoffs - the champions of the respective conferences - go head to head in a one-off game to claim the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are currently tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six, while the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers both boast five victories apiece in the big game.

While football obviously takes centre stage, the Super Bowl is also famous for its glamorous half-time show, typically performed by some of the biggest names in music.

Here is everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIV....

When is the Super Bowl?

This year, the Super Bowl takes place on Sunday, February 2.

Where is the Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LIV - 54 - will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, home of the NFL's Dolphins and University of Miami Hurricanes.

Super Bowl venue: Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins (Getty Images)
Super Bowl venue: Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins (Getty Images)

What time is the Super Bowl?

Kick-off is scheduled for 6:30pm ET.

In the United Kingdom, that is 11:30pm GMT.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The BBC will have live coverage of the Super Bowl once again this year on TV and online, with exact details to be announced.

Sky Sports will also be showing the clash on their Main Event, Action and Mix channels, with coverage starting at 10pm.

Sky Sports subscribers can stream the game online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app.

Who is playing in the Super Bowl?

We will know the identities of this year's Super Bowl teams after the Championship round of the playoffs concludes in the early hours of Monday morning.

The Kansas City Chiefs play host to the NFL's surprise package the Tennessee Titans in the AFC title game at Arrowhead Stadium, before the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers battle Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, California.

Half-time show: Shakira will team up with Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)
Half-time show: Shakira will team up with Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images)

Who is playing the Super Bowl half-time show?

Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are headlining the half-time show at Super Bowl LIV.

Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?

This year, the pre-game rendition of the American national anthem - The Star-Spangled Banner - will be performed by Demi Lovato.