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. This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 28 January 2025. 2006 National Football League championship game "2006 Super Bowl" redirects here. For the Super Bowl that was played at the completion of the 2006 season, see Super Bowl XLI. Super Bowl XL Seattle Seahawks (1) (NFC) (13–3) Pittsburgh Steelers (6) (AFC) (11–5) 10 21 Head coach: Mike Detroit, Michigan (2) [sb 8] 68,206: Bill Leavy [52] [8] XLI: February 4, 2007 Indianapolis Colts A Eight teams have appeared in the Super Bowl without ever 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. Detroit has hosted two Super Bowls one at the Pontiac Silverdome and one at Ford Field. 1) January 24, 1982 - Super Bowl XVI played at the Pontiac Silverdome. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. 2) February 5, 2006 - Super Bowl XL played at Ford Field. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Site Last Updated: Wednesday, February 5, 6:41AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter Yet while Detroit does not have a Super Bowl to its name, the franchise has won an NFL championship. In the pre-Super Bowl days, the Lions won four NFL championship games between 1935 and 1957. Discover where each Super Bowl has taken place and when, including the upcoming Super Bowl 2025 date and location. Detroit, Michigan: Feb. 5, 2006: Pittsburgh Steelers 21 - Seattle Seahawks 10 Future site of Super Bowl 62 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) Super Bowls in Detroit/Pontiac, Michigan (2) SB 16: San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21 (Pontiac Silverdome) SB 40: Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10 (Ford 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. The Super Bowl Drought. Since then, the Lions have had no championship or title. This is one of the longest droughts across all four major American sports. 66 years in the making, the Detroit Lions are poised to hang a banner up at Ford Field this season and capture their first-ever Super Bowl title. 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 The team and city have officially bid for both the 2020 and 2021 draft, and the Super Bowls have been awarded out through 2022. That means the earliest Detroit could host again would be 2023, 17 years after XL. That would be a faster turnaround than the 24 years between Super Bowl XVI at the Pontiac Silverdome and XL. Detroit-headquartered Little Caesars has cast Eugene Levy, or more specifically, his eyebrows, for the brand’s Super Bowl spot. The commercial builds on the virality of the chain’s Crazy Puffs 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 Nancy Kaffer:The Detroit Lions are Super Bowl faves.I think the team's new uniforms helped. Dominant franchises stir dislike. I felt about the New England Patriots and Tom Brady much the same way 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 Super Bowl isn’t just about football—it’s about food, fun, and unforgettable moments with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting die-hard fans, casual viewers, or those just in it for the commercials, planning the perfect Super Bowl party requires creativity, preparation, and a few must-have elements. Have the Detroit Lions Ever Won the Super Bowl? (The Lions fell short of an SB appearance in the 2023 season. Photo: Junfu Han-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions have never won the Super Bowl. They also have never played in the Super Bowl. Since 1970, Detroit has only appeared in the NFC Championship Game twice.
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