Super Bowl LVIII Score: Chiefs 25-22 49ers

By Sarah Miller · October 11, 2042

The final score of the most recent Super Bowl, Super Bowl LVIII, was Kansas City Chiefs 25, San Francisco 49ers 22 in overtime. The game took place on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This victory marked the Chiefs' third Super Bowl win in five years and their fourth overall.

What Is the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It determines the league champion by pitting the winner of the American Football Conference (AFC) against the winner of the National Football Conference (NFC). Since its inception in 1967, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the most-watched sporting events globally, combining high-stakes football with major cultural moments including halftime shows and advertising.

Key Facts About the Super Bowl

The game is held annually, typically on the first Sunday in February.
It features two teams: the AFC Champion vs. the NFC Champion.
The winner receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Super Bowl numbers are denoted using Roman numerals (e.g., Super Bowl LVIII).
The event attracts over 100 million viewers in the U.S. alone.

Super Bowl LVIII: Game Summary

Super Bowl LVIII concluded with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 in overtime. Played at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, this matchup was a rematch of Super Bowl LIV, which the Chiefs also won.

Game Highlights

Patrick Mahomes, despite battling injury, led a crucial drive in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
The 49ers scored first in OT, but the Chiefs responded with a touchdown to win.
The game featured strong defensive plays and tight special teams execution.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Total
Kansas City Chiefs	3	10	3	6	3	25
San Francisco 49ers	3	3	6	7	3	22

Table data source:1, 2

The scoring table reveals that both teams started conservatively, each kicking a field goal in the first quarter. The Chiefs pulled ahead in the second quarter with two touchdowns, while the 49ers struggled offensively. In the second half, San Francisco improved and tied the game late in the fourth quarter, forcing the first overtime in Super Bowl since 2017. The Chiefs won the coin toss in OT and drove downfield for the winning score.

Historical Super Bowl Scores and Champions

Over the decades, the Super Bowl has seen dominant performances and nail-biting finishes. Teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and San Francisco 49ers have multiple titles, while recent years have seen the Chiefs establish a modern dynasty.

Notable Past Champions

Pittsburgh Steelers – 6 wins (most in NFL history)
New England Patriots – 6 wins
San Francisco 49ers – 5 wins
Dallas Cowboys – 5 wins
Kansas City Chiefs – 4 wins (including Super Bowl LVIII)

About Super Bowl Scoring

Understanding how points are scored in the Super Bowl follows standard NFL rules:

Touchdown = 6 points
Extra point (kick) = 1 point
Two-point conversion = 2 points
Field Goal = 3 points
Safety = 2 points

Teams often adjust strategies based on score differentials, time remaining, and possession. Late-game decisions such as going for it on fourth down or attempting two-point conversions can dramatically influence outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Super Bowl Scores

What was the score of the last Super Bowl?

The final score of Super Bowl LVIII (2024) was Kansas City Chiefs 25, San Francisco 49ers 22. The game went into overtime, with the Chiefs scoring a touchdown on their possession to win.

Has any team scored 70 points in a Super Bowl?

No team has ever scored 70 points in a Super Bowl. The highest combined score was 75 points in Super Bowl XXIX (49ers 49, Chargers 26), where the 49ers set the record for most points by one team.

Which Super Bowl had the highest score difference?

Super Bowl XLVIII saw the largest margin of victory: Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43–8, a 35-point difference. The Seahawks’ defense dominated early, setting the tone for the entire game.

How many times has the Super Bowl gone to overtime?

The Super Bowl has gone into overtime five times: Super Bowl LI, LIII, LVII, LVIII, and prior experimental games under old rules. Since 2017, the NFL has used modified overtime rules ensuring both teams get a possession unless the first team scores a touchdown.

Who holds the record for most points scored in a single Super Bowl?

Steve Young of the San Francisco 49ers holds the record for most points scored by a player in a single Super Bowl (Super Bowl XXIX), accounting for 49 total points through six touchdown passes (36 points via passing TDs, each worth 6). However, in terms of team scoring, the 49ers scored 49 points, the highest in Super Bowl history.