Top photos from Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory over San Francisco 49ers
By Emily Curiel ,
Tammy Ljungblad ,
Nick Wagner and
Nick Tre. Smith
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks up at the falling confetti while he holds his son Bronze on the post game championship stage after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas.
Emily Curiel
ecuriel@kcstar.com
LAS VEGAS
Did Super Bowl LVIII outshine the bright lights of host city Las Vegas? Who shined the brightest, the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers?
If you are a Chiefs fan you were staring at a 1,000-watt light bulb as your team took the Lombardi trophy with a 25-22 victory in overtime.
Sorry 49ers fans. It was lights out for you.
Relive the game with these photos from our team of photographers.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hoists the Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrate on Main Street after Chiefs won the Super Bowl in overtime on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) hoists the Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
In the eye of the celebration swirling around them, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift punctuated their months-long romance with a kiss on the Allegiant Stadium field Sunday after Kansas City won its second Super Bowl in two years. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrate on Main Street after Chiefs won the Super Bowl in overtime on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid hugs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (74) celebrates in confetti after the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) collapses in joy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after leading the Chiefs to back to back Super Bowl championships by defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lifts wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) after he scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lifts wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrate after he scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The game-tying field goal kicked by Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) that sends the game into overtime is nearly blocked by San Francisco 49ers safety Logan Ryan (33) in the final seconds of regulation in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) comes down with a reception late in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is crushed by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. (69) in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) grabs Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) in the second half of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers tight end Brayden Willis (9) reaches for the ball while Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) dives for it after the Chiefs blocked a point after attempt in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) recovers a fumbled punt return attempt by the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) celebrates after recovering a fumbled punt return attempt by the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) catches a pass for a touchdown in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates a touchdown reception in the second half against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James (17) is jerked down by San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley (84) after making a catch in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles for yardage past San Francisco 49ers safety Logan Ryan (33) in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his 57-yard Super Bowl record-long field goal make it through the uprights while playing the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks on the sideline during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. File photo Kansas City Star
Usher performs during halftime of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Alicia Keys performs as part of the halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
H.E.R. performs as part of the halftime show at Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) and defensive end George Karlaftis (56) in the first half of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) fumbles while in the grasp of San Francisco 49ers safety Logan Ryan in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. San Francisco recovered the ball. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Porschae Oglesby of Topeka reacts after a Kansas City fumble during the first half while watching the game from the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) in the 49ers’ end zone in Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) battles San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) for a fumble by San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs recovered the ball. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Taylor Garrison of Branson cheers after a San Fransisco fumble during the first quarter of the Super Bowl during a watch party in the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City to watch Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis celebrates after recovering a San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) tries to leap over Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (32) in the first quarter of Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Full house in Taylor Swift’s suite at the Super Bowl Sunday, here flanked on the right by actress Blake Lively and on the left by rapper/collaborator Ice Spice. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
This story was originally published February 11, 2024 at 10:13 PM.
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