Super Bowl LV (2021): Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Game Recap: Super Bowl LV

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers captured Super Bowl LV on February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The final score of 31–9 in favor of Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl at age 43, playing in his home stadium.

Super Bowl LV was the 55th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at Raymond James Stadiumin Tampa, FL, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl at age 43, playing in his home stadium.

MVP Performance: Tom Brady

Tom Brady (QB) earned the Super Bowl LV 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. Tom Brady joins an elite list of Super Bowl MVP winners alongside Joe Montana (4 awards), Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Tom Brady.

Halftime Show: The Weeknd

The Super Bowl LV halftime show featured The Weeknd. 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 LV Played?

Super Bowl LV was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. 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 LV Legacy

Super Bowl LV added to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers'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.