Super Bowl 50 (2016): Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers

Game Recap: Super Bowl 50

The Denver Broncos captured Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The final score of 24–10 in favor of Denver Broncos gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. Peyton Manning's final game; Von Miller stripped the ball twice for touchdowns.

Super Bowl 50 was the 50th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at Levi's Stadiumin Santa Clara, CA, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

Peyton Manning's final game; Von Miller stripped the ball twice for touchdowns.

MVP Performance: Von Miller

Von Miller (LB) earned the Super Bowl 50 Most Valuable Player award with a standout individual performance. The MVP award, officially known as the Pete Rozelle Trophy, has been given since Super Bowl I and recognizes the single most impactful player in each championship game. Von Miller joins an elite list of Super Bowl MVP winners alongside Joe Montana (4 awards), Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Tom Brady.

Halftime Show: Coldplay, Beyonce & Bruno Mars

The Super Bowl 50 halftime show featured Coldplay, Beyonce & Bruno Mars. The halftime show has grown from a simple marching band performance in the early Super Bowls into one of the most-watched musical events in the world, routinely attracting over 120 million viewers. For a full ranking of every halftime show, see our best Super Bowl halftime shows guide.

Where Was Super Bowl 50 Played?

Super Bowl 50 was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The NFL selects host cities based on stadium quality, hotel room capacity, and infrastructure. For a full list of every Super Bowl location, see our Super Bowl stadiums page and Super Bowl host cities guide.

Super Bowl 50 Legacy

Super Bowl 50 added to the Denver Broncos's championship legacy. The victory secured a place in NFL history and gave the franchise's fans one of their most celebrated moments. Championship victories are often defining moments for franchises — they elevate players to legend status, validate coaching philosophies, and become permanent fixtures in sports culture.

For the complete timeline of every Super Bowl champion, visit our Super Bowl winners page. To see how this game fits into the all-time records, visit the Super Bowl records page.