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Do you have questions about Super Bowl 50? We have the answers

Posted at 6:59 PM, Feb 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-04 18:59:07-05

SAN FRANCISCO — The Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa, Clara, California. Below are answers to some of the questions about the game that are bouncing around the Internet.

Which teams are playing in Super Bowl 50?

It’s the Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos.

What time does the Super Bowl start?

3:30 p.m. PT (Pacific)

4:30 p.m. MT (Mountain)

5:30 p.m. CT (Central)

6:30 p.m. ET (Eastern)

Where will the Super Bowl be played?

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

What NFL team plays home games at Levi’s Stadium?

The San Francisco 49ers.

How much are Super Bowl tickets?

The average resale price of a ticket is $5,178, according to ticket price tracker SeatGeek. A pair of club seats near midfield have already sold for $12,100 each, making them the most expensive seats sold so far, according to the site.

Where can I watch Super Bowl 50 on TV and online?

TV: CBS

Live Stream: CBSSports.com or the CBS Sports Channel/App on Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One and Windows 10.

Tell me about the Super Bowl 2016 commercials:

This year’s ads have lots of celebrities. There are even ads for the ads! Anheuser-Busch released teasers for some of its ads. And if you just can’t get enough of those Super Bowl ads, click here to see the best Super Bowl ads ever.

Who are the Super Bowl quarterbacks?

Panthers quarterback: Cam Newton Broncos quarterback: Peyton Manning

Does Cam Newton get fined when he gives the ball away?

No. Newton hands out balls to children in the stands. Rumors suggesting Newton was facing NFL-imposed fines for his conduct are unfounded, according to bleacherreport.com.

Why is Peyton Manning called “the sheriff”?

Lots of websites credit ESPN’s Jon Gruden with giving Manning the nickname.

How many Super Bowls has Peyton Manning played in?

Peyton Manning played in three Super Bowls before this one:

2014: The Seattle Seahawks beat Manning’s Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII.

2010: Manning was QB for the Indianapolis Colts when the New Orleans Saints beat the Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV

2007: Manning was QB for the Colts when they beat the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Super Bowl XLI. This was Manning’s only Super Bowl win. He also was the game’s MVP.

When was the last time the Panthers won the Super Bowl?

The Panthers have been to the Super Bowl once before and they lost. The New England Patriots beat the Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.

How many Super Bowls have the Broncos won?

The Broncos have gone to the Super Bowl 7 times. They won twice and lost five times.

Wins:

The Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 to win Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999. The Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 to win Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.

Losses:

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Broncos 55-10 in Super Bowl XXIV in 1990. The Washington Redskins beat the Broncos 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII in 1988. The New York Giants beat the Broncos 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI in 1987. The Dallas Cowboys beat the Broncos 27-10 in Super Bowl XII in 1978.

Who are the Super Bowl 2016 halftime show performers?

Beyonce will join Coldplay for the Super Bowl 50 halftime show. Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem and actress Marlee Matlin will perform in American Sign Language.

What are some great Super Bowl recipes?

What’s a big game without super snacks? Check out some recipes from bleacherreport.com.