The Super (Swiftie) Bowl survival guide

Super Bowl Survival Guide For People Who Hate Sports

By H. Alan Scott

There are two types of people: Those who watch the Super Bowl for the football, and those who watch the Super Bowl for everything but the football. I fall into the latter. Honestly, I couldn't even tell you who's playing in the game besides Taylor Swift's boyfriend. (What's his name again? Something Ketchup?) So, if you're like me, consider this your go-to survival guide for how to watch slash participate in everything but the football during the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 8, airing on CBS and Paramount+.

Let's just start things out from the beginning of the game, shall we? You're at your party and everyone is talking about the teams playing or some other thing related to sport talk that has left you thoroughly confused. Well, your moment to shine will come when Post Malone, Andra Day and Reba McEntire walk onto the field before the game begins. Malone will be performing "American the Beautiful," Day will be performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and McEntire will be singing the national anthem. And, that's just the appetizer for the main course: Usher!

Here are more must-see moments (and yes, we love the commercials, too.)

Meet The Taylor Swift Fans Planning to Watch Super Bowl For the First Time

By Sophie Lloyd

If the rumors are to be believed, Taylor Swift is heading to the Super Bowl this Sunday, with Swifties tuning in to see the pop star cheer on her boyfriend, football star Travis Kelce.

Many fans of the singer will be watching for the first time ever, with a survey conducted by LendingTree finding that 13 percent of Americans are more interested in football thanks to Swift.

"I've never watched the Super Bowl before but will be tuning in this year specifically to see Taylor," Angela Belcamino, 41, told Newsweek.

She's not the only one.

Here are more stories about Swifties who are moving from the bleachers to be cheer captains for the game.

Las Vegas' Super Bowl Headache

By Billie Schwab Dunn

Super Bowl LVIII is right around the corner, and while some of the NFL's best athletes are busy preparing themselves for the biggest game of the year, not every Las Vegas local is happy.

While Las Vegas is accustomed to being packed with tourists, officials are still expecting an additional 150,000 visitors for a total of approximately 450,000 over the Super Bowl weekend. Even though the event is bound to generate lots of money for the city, just months after the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix closures that angered Los Vegas locals, residents have experienced a variety of new disruptions.

Here are more reasons why some Las Vegas residents are throwing a flag on the Super Bowl.