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What time is kick-off?

The game starts at 11.30pm.

What TV channel is it on?

BBC One, which means it’s free-toair, and Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 10pm on Sky Sports and 11.15pm on BBC.

Who is performing in the halftime show?

Justin Timberlake will headline Super Bowl LII. It will be his third time performing on the Super Bowl half-time stage, giving him the distinctio­n of making the most appearance­s by an individual entertaine­r. He previously performed at Super Bowls XXXV (N’Sync) and XXXVIII (solo).

Which teams are in the Super Bowl?

The New England Patriots, looking to win back-to-back Super Bowls, will face the Philadelph­ia Eagles, who are playing in the showpiece for the first time since 2005 when they lost to the Pats. The Eagles, the numberone seeds going into the play-offs following a 13-3 season record, were crowned NFC champions following a 38-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

What are they saying? Nick Foles

Eagles quarterbac­k on reaching the Super Bowl: “I haven’t even had time to really comprehend what is going on, to be honest. I don’t know if I ever will. When I was up on that stage, that’s something you dream about as a kid.” Patriots quarterbac­k Tom Brady:

It’s pretty crazy. It’s pretty amazing to be on a team that wins these kind of games. It’s so great. We said whatever it takes.”

What are the odds?

New England Patriots 4/9 Philadelph­ia Eagles 2/1

Prediction?

Tom Brady to add a sixth Super Bowl ringto his collection.

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