The game was played on February 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. It is the most recent Super Bowl broadcast on ABC who lost the rights to broadcast Super Bowl games in the next NFL television contract (though under a new contract the network is scheduled to broadcast Super Bowl LXI) and the first where all aspects of the game itself Detroit shone in the spotlight on Feb. 5, 2006 as the city played host to Super Bowl XL at Ford Field. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward was walking on air after his 43-yard touchdown catch Most Super Bowls are played in warmer locations to avoid the possibility of winter weather causing chaos for travel. Before Super Bowl XVI in Michigan, all of the games had been held in the south or southwestern U.S. The next one played in the north was Super Bowl XXVI held in Minneapolis in 1992. While the city of Detroit has hosted only one Super Bowl, a second game was hosted in nearby Pontiac, Mich., former home of the Pontiac Silverdome. The since-demolished stadium hosted Super Bowl XVI in January 1982, marking the first time the game was held in a cold-weather city. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-21. On Feb. 5, 2006, the city of Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL, where the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 at Ford Field. Time: 4:30-11:30 p.m. Location: 3111 Elmwood St. Tickets: $25; More: Michiganders are leaning towards the Chiefs this year at Super Bowl 57 The Music Hall Center - Detroit. The Music Hall Center Lions. Record between Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl LV: 89-150-1 (.373). Playoff berths: 3.Championships: 0.. In 2006: The Lions were coming off a 5-11 season that had gotten coach Steve Mariucci The 40th Super Bowl was played on February 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Pittsburgh Steelers sought to win the franchise’s 5th Super Bowl. This was the first Super Bowl to be presented in HD. Super Bowl XL was one of the most controversial Super Bowl games due to some questionable play-calling during the game. The Lead-Up Michigan connection: At least one Detroit team can lay claim to a Super Bowl-winning QB — the Tigers drafted Mahomes, the son of a major-league pitcher, in the 37th round (No. 1,120 overall) in The Super Bowl did return to Michigan for Super Bowl XL, but that game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, which in 2002 had replaced the Silverdome as the home of the Detroit Lions. This was also only the second Super Bowl to not take place in one of the three so-called 'big Super Bowl Cities' (the other was Houston in January 1974). A handful of Michigan companies ponied up as much as a reported $8 million to secure 30 seconds of ad space for Sunday's Super Bowl 59. They include Little Caesars, promoting their latest Crazy JACKSON, Mich. (WNEM) - The Detroit Lions didn’t meet Super Bowl expectations this year, but a little piece of Michigan will still be in the mix in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 9, with a large On Super Bowl Sunday, fans can get 20 free boneless wings and a choice of sauce at Applebee’s with any $40 online order using the code "SBWINGS25" at checkout. The offer is only valid on Super Bowl news and information about when is the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl halftime show, Super Bowl odds, Super Bowl scores, where the Super Bowl is this year, the date of the Super Bowl, what Share this event: Hosted by Marlon Wayans: Cigars & Super Bowl Exclusive Detroit Watch Party Save this event: Hosted by Marlon Wayans: Cigars & Super Bowl Exclusive Detroit Watch Party Sales end soon Super Sunday with Complimentary Stadium Buffet at Michigan's Premier venue! SUPER BOWL. This is an Alert Canton, MI 48187. FOLLOW US. Facebook-f Instagram. CONTACT US. Get in touch and let us know if you have any questions! 734-459-6070 The best places for Super Bowl wings, nachos, drink specials, and more available in-person or for takeout in metro Detroit 1429 Gratiot Ave Suite 109, Detroit, MI Lead Photo: DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 08: The NFL logo is pictured on a Wilson brand football before the game between the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Ford Field on October 08, 2023 in MIDLAND, Mich. – Jamie Gregory, a devoted Detroit Lions fan from Midland, had a dream shared by many: to see the Lions play in the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, that dream didn’t come true. Super Bowl is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Super Bowl you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! We also have our COOL Glow N Bowl where you bowl with the lights down – great music turned up and awesome special effects lightingit looks like a nightclub!
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