LAS VEGAS — Super Bowl opening night evolved into a wacky, circus-like spectacle long before Las Vegas had a chance to host the NFL’s biggest game.
There’s no telling how wild it’ll be for Sin City’s media extravaganza.
The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are in town and they’ll officially kick off the festivities Monday night at Allegiant Stadium when they meet with thousands of media members from across the globe.
The event is open to fans who purchased tickers and it’ll be the first and only public appearance this week for every player and coach from the two teams.
They’ll field questions ranging from serious to silly. They’ll be asked to discuss personal topics and to participate in goofy skits.
This is where a female reporter once showed up in a wedding dress veil and proposed to Tom Brady. Back then, it was called media day and took place on Tuesday.
Now, it’s live on national television in prime time.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy arrives ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs play the 49ers on Sunday. Credit: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez
More than 6,000 media members from 26 countries are accredited to cover the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas and related events onsite in the gambling capital of the world. Some will show up to opening night dressed in costumes with no intention of talking about anything that’ll happen on the field.
Players can be overwhelmed easily if it’s their first time. The Chiefs are aiming to win back-to-back Super Bowls and are making their fourth appearance in five years. They’re used to this craziness.
“It’s exciting. It’s all exciting stuff,” Kansas City’s star tight end Travis Kelce said. “It builds and sets the tone for the whole week. It’s the biggest stage in the world. Monday night is going to be where it starts for everybody. At this point, I just love it, it’s an exciting time. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime…
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