The History of the Super Bowl: Origins and Early Years

The story begins in the 1960s when two football leagues, the NFL and AFL, decided to join forces. To settle which league was better, they created a championship game. The first Super Bowl was played in 1967 between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Back then, it was a small event compared to today’s spectacle, but it drew plenty of attention. Over the years, more fans started watching, and the game grew into a national event that millions eagerly awaited each year.