The Moments Leading Up To Super Bowl LVIII In Las Vegas
It’s half an hour before kick off for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The energy in the air is palpable. Tourists and locals alike have packed the Las Vegas…
Fans walk in to the stadium before Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Harry How / Staff via Getty ImagesIt's half an hour before kick off for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The energy in the air is palpable. Tourists and locals alike have packed the Las Vegas Strip. All anxiously waiting for the game to begin.
Predictable Faces In The Crowd At Super Bowl LVIII
As with all Super Bowl games, we're seeing celebrities pouring in. And there are some very familiar faces in the crowd. Jay Z is back this year, this time with both his daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi. He brought Blue Ivy to last year's big game.
Lebron James is back in the crowd wearing his baseball hat. Paul Rudd is smiling and shaking hands with others in the crowd. His beard almost rivaling that of Travis Kelce at this game. Almost.
And of course, the one that everyone was wondering about...Taylor Swift is in the crowd. Not only there, but there early. Looking very calm and collected. Like she didn't just come off a twelve hour flight from Tokyo after performing last night.
High Energy In Las Vegas Before The Game
LVIII signs are plastered all over Allegiant Stadium. And showing support both for the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. And the fans are super excited as they pour into the stadium sporting their gear for their team.
Traffic on the I-15 adjacent to Allegiant Stadium is backed up as drivers slow down to get a glimpse of all the excitement. Some even swerving as they try to capture video of the action. I rolled down my window when driving on that stretch of the freeway and I could hear the crowd cheering on both sides of the road. Allegiant to my right, the Las Vegas Strip to my left.
It's history in the making. The Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Hopefully it will be the first of many. We're ready for it. Let's play! - Wendy Rush
Paul Rudd doing some father son bonding at the game with his son, Jack.
Jamie Squire / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Jack Rudd (L) and Paul Rudd attend Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
These Chiefs fans are dressed and ready to go!
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Kansas City Chiefs fans look on outside the stadium before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Gordon Ramsey looks irritated about the $60 nachos at Allegiant Stadium.
Harry How / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Gordon Ramsay looks on before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Thousands of 49ers fans came from California to cheer for their team.
Harry How / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: San Francisco 49ers fans look on before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Jay Z hanging with his girls before the game. What a good dad!
Steph Chambers / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: American Rapper Jay-Z reacts before Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
49ers fan getting her game face on.
Jamie Squire / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: A Kansas City Chiefs fan looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
It's not a Vegas game without a showgirl.
Michael Reaves / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: San Francisco 49ers fans pose for a photo outside of Allegiant Stadium prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Keegan-Michael Key is reading for the game to start.
Jamie Squire / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Actor Keegan-Michael Key looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Rowdy fans waiting for kickoff.
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Kansas City Chiefs fans looks on prior to Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Think they shaved their heads for this or just took advantage of their natural baldness?
Candice Ward / Stringer via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: San Francisco 49ers fans look on before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes saying a prayer before the game.
Jamie Squire / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes II #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs kneels on the field before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
49ers fans hyped up for game day!
Harry How / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: San Francisco 49ers fans look on before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Post Malone coming in to perform "America The Beautiful" before the game.
Tim Nwachukwu / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: American rapper and singer Post Malone reacts before Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Reba McEntire looks so excited to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII.
Tim Nwachukwu / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: American singer Reba McEntire arrives before Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Brock Purdy getting some pregame luck from his fiance Jenna.
Ezra Shaw / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers kisses fiancee Jenna Brandt before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift made it! And she's ready to get her game face on.
Ezra Shaw / Staff via Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Singer Taylor Swift and Actress Blake Lively react prior to Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
