Super Bowl LVII Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts preparing to throw the ball during Super Bowl LVII, held in Glendale, Arizona, February 12, 2023. The Eagles lost the game to the Kansas City Chiefs. (more) What Is the Super Bowl Era in the NFL? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/What-Is-the-Super-Bowl-Era-in-the-NFL Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Will Gosner Will Gosner is an associate editor covering general interest topics, including film, television, and sports. He has a B.A. from the University of Chicago. He joined Britannica in 2014. Will Gosner Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 12, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The Super Bowl era in the National Football League (NFL) refers to the period that started in 1967 and continues to the present day. Before 1967 the sport of American football was divided between two professional leagues, the NFL and the American Football League (AFL). In 1966 the NFL and the AFL decided to merge. The agreement called for an end-of-season championship game, and the first such contest, then called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, was played on January 15, 1967. The term Super Bowl was first used in 1969. The merger was finalized in 1970, and the two leagues ...(100 of 208 words)

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