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By Cory CollinsSuper Bowl 50 — as George R. R. Martin might say — is coming. And this game of NFL thrones will likely feature a cast of characters and drama worthy of its own miniseries. The Patriots continue their Deflategate revenge tour despite a rash of injuries. The Broncos remain embroiled in a quarterback question as Brock Osweiler performs ably in Peyton Manning's stead. And the Bengals want to shake their one-and-done reputation, but have Andy Dalton's injured thumb complicating matters.
Meanwhile, the NFC playoff picture features some scary teams — and Washington. The Panthers and Cardinals might be the two best teams in the league, taking health into account, while the Packers, Vikings and Seahawks all possess the personnel to make a playoff run.
But in the end, only two teams will make it. And once again, America will watch en masse. So here's what you need to know in order to prepare for the party and set your TV for the big game.
When is the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl 50 kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 7, two weeks after the NFC conference championship and AFC conference championship games.
What time is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is set to start at 6:30 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is the Super Bowl on?
CBS will broadcast Super Bowl 50, the first time they've done so since 2013 and following the set three-year cycle of Fox-NBC-CBS. CBS broadcast the first Super Bowl in 1967 — the only time a Super Bowl was carried on two networks. NBC also carried the contest.
Where is the Super Bowl this year?
Super Bowl 50 will be played in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers, opened in 2014 and seats nearly 70,000 fans.
