Super Bowl LVI (2022): Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Game Recap: Super Bowl LVI

The Los Angeles Rams captured Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The final score of 23–20 in favor of Los Angeles Rams gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. The Rams won the Super Bowl in their home stadium; the halftime show was widely praised as the best ever.

Super Bowl LVI was the 56th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at SoFi Stadiumin Inglewood, CA, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

The Rams won the Super Bowl in their home stadium; the halftime show was widely praised as the best ever.

MVP Performance: Cooper Kupp

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

Halftime Show: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Kendrick Lamar

The Super Bowl LVI halftime show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige & Kendrick Lamar. 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 LVI Played?

Super Bowl LVI was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, 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 LVI Legacy

Super Bowl LVI added to the Los Angeles Rams'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.