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60 Super Bowl trivia questions and answers for your 2026 Super Bowl party

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Tom Brady holding up a trophy after winning uper Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

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Hosting friends for a Super Bowl party? Super Bowl trivia is an easy way to get everyone locked in before kickoff — and figure out who actually knows ball.

From iconic plays and dynasties to halftime shows and commercials, PrizePicks shares these 60 Super Bowl trivia questions, which cover the full history of the NFL’s biggest game.

Looking back at historical stats — like passing yards, touchdowns, or memorable performances — is how fans and analysts understand what actually matters on the Super Bowl field.

The questions range from easy to genuinely tricky, making them perfect for a party game or a quick test of NFL knowledge. Each question is multiple choice, with a complete answer key included at the bottom of each section.

2026 Super Bowl Trivia Questions

Here are 60 Super Bowl trivia questions to get you ready for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026.

All questions are multiple choice, with a full answer key included at the bottom of each section: History and Records, Iconic Plays Players and Coaches, Halftime Shows and Commercials, and Dynasties and Memorable Games.

Super Bowl History, Origins, and Records

Super Bowl history is filled with records, firsts, and defining moments that have made this game the annual spectacle it is. These questions cover the foundational facts behind the league’s biggest game, from trophies and venues to teams that defined entire eras.

1. What trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl champion?

A. George Halas Trophy
B. Vince Lombardi Trophy
C. Paul Brown Trophy
D. Mike Ditka Trophy

2. Which two cities are tied for the most Super Bowls hosted, with 11 each?

A. Los Angeles and New Orleans
B. San Francisco and Miami
C. Miami and New Orleans
D. Dallas and Los Angeles

3. Which team lost four straight Super Bowls from the 1990-1993 seasons?

A. New York Jets
B. New York Giants
C. Dallas Cowboys
D. Buffalo Bills

4. Which team did the Bears defeat in their lone Super Bowl win (Super Bowl XX, 1985 season)?

A. Kansas City Chiefs
B. Buffalo Bills
C. New York Jets
D. New England Patriots

5. Which team became the first wild card team to win the Super Bowl in 1980 (Super Bowl XV)?

A. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
B. Philadelphia Eagles
C. Oakland Raiders
D. New England Patriots

6. Which quarterback won Super Bowl VIII while completing just six passes on seven attempts?

A. Trent Dilfer
B. Bob Griese
C. Jim McMahon
D. Tom Brady

7. Which team stopped Tom Brady’s three-peat bid in Super Bowl LII (2017 season)?

A. Philadelphia Eagles
B. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
C. Atlanta Falcons
D. Carolina Panthers

8. Which quarterback became the first player to throw and catch a touchdown pass in the same Super Bowl?

A. Jim Kelly
B. Troy Aikman
C. Nick Fo

Solving for burnout: 7 strategies to enhance workers’ mental health and productivity in 2026

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Loneliness and burnout—deeply interwined in the workplace—are hitting American workers (and companies) hard.

In 2025, global healthcare firm Cigna found that over half of all employees surveyed felt lonely. Around 57% admitted to feeling unmotivated and stagnant, while two-thirds of full-time workers say they experience burnout on the job, according to a 2025 Gallup study.

The financial toll is jaw-dropping. Harvard Business Review reports that loneliness costs U.S. companies up to $154 billion annually through lost productivity, increased burnout, and employees resigning. Globally, Gallup puts the cost of low engagement at $8.9 trillion in 2024—approximately 9% of global GDP.

Leaders at Google, Apple, Microsoft, and other major companies are bringing staff back to the fold through return-to-office mandates, citing concerns around eroding company culture and collaboration. Starting in February, Meta’s Instagram will require all employees to work in the office five days a week to foster a more creative and collaborative working environment and build a “winning culture.”

But professionals overwhelmingly want to work remotely, at least some of the time, citing enhanced productivity, better work-life balance, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Robert Half, which topped Forbes’ List of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms for seven consecutive years, reports that fewer than one-fifth of workers said their top choice would be an in-office job last year.

In 2026, business leaders need to answer a key question: What are the best strategies for balancing employee job satisfaction and proven productivity gains with a company culture built on connection?

As workplace models and trends continue to evolve, CANOPY shares seven strategies to attract, retain, and support talent in 2026, from coworking membership stipends to personal wellness budgets.

1. Follow Google, Amazon, and Microsoft in Formally Adopting a Hybrid Model—and Communicate Policies Clearly to Staff.

Hybrid work arrangements—especially those that incorporate varied work locations—are linked to significant reductions in burnout symptoms by restoring balance and personal rhythms to the workday. Flexible work arrangements support the hiring of top talent and reduce workforce churn. Resume builder firm Read more

Case of measles confirmed in Arizona ICE facility

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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN

(CNN) — The US Department of Homeland Security says a person in detention at an Arizona Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility has measles, a highly contagious virus that can cause high fevers and a distinctive rash.

Earlier this month, “the Arizona Public Health Department confirmed an active measles infection of a Mexican national detainee housed at the Florence Detention Center,” a DHS spokesperson said in an email Wednesday.

“ICE Health Services Corp immediately took steps to quarantine and control further spread and infection, ceasing all movement within the facility and quarantining all individuals suspected of making contact with the infected,” the email said.

The Florence Detention Center is located in Pinal County, Arizona, and since that initial case, two additional measles cases have been identified in the county.

“At this time, Pinal County Public Health Services District has confirmed three measles cases in the county,” spokesperson Jassmin Castro said in an email Wednesday. “PCPHSD continues to follow standard public health protocols for confirmed measles cases, in coordination with state public health partners. At this time, the overall risk to the general community remains low.”

The Florence Detention Center in Arizona is operated by the private company CoreCivic, which provides detainees with health care services including screening, prevention, health education, diagnosis and treatment, company spokesperson Brian Todd said in an email Wednesday.

“The health and safety of those entrusted to our care is the top priority for CoreCivic. This commitment is shared by our government partners at ICE, and we work closely with them to ensure the well-being of everyone in our care,” Todd said in the email.

“All detainees have daily access to sign up for medical care and mental health services. For those medical needs requiring specialized care, the facility works closely with local hospitals and providers to meet those needs. Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.”

In 2016, a measles outbreak at an ICE detention center in Pinal County resulted in more than 30 cases of measles among detainees and nine staff members, according to a report published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Since the start of this year, 25 measles cases have been reported across the state of Arizona.

Nationwide, the United States last year recorded 2,242 measles infections, significantly more than there have been in any year since measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.

“Per our most recent data, three of those cases are from Pinal, 17 related to the Mohave outbreak that we know has been ongoing since last year, three in Maricopa and one in Pima County,” Dr. Joel Terriquez, medical director for the state’s Bureau of Infectious Diseases and the Bureau of Immunizations, said on a news call Tuesday.

Before 2025, there were an average of about 180 measles cases reported each year since elimination, according to CDC data. But so far this year, there already have been at least 416 confirmed measles cases reported in the US.

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Democrats demand major overhaul to ICE, as government shutdown risk skyrockets

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By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Alayna Treene, CNN

(CNN) — Democrats in Congress are digging in against any funding deal with President Donald Trump this week that doesn’t include major changes to federal immigration enforcement – dramatically increasing the odds of a shutdown at week’s end.

Inside the US Capitol, Democrats firmly lined up behind Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as he unveiled the party’s official demands on Wednesday to rein in Trump’s Department of Homeland Security. Behind the scenes, several of Schumer’s Democrats rebuffed efforts by the White House to privately discuss off-ramps for a shutdown, insisting that Republicans must come to the table instead of trying to peel off centrist Democrats like the last shutdown.

Even confronted with the prospect of a shutdown of three-quarters of the government starting Saturday, many Democrats were unwavering – buoyed by a belief that the country’s patience for the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics have run out.

“I am just so sick of them ignoring it all because Donald Trump might give them a spanking,” Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada, said.

Their list includes requirements US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials wear body cameras and remove their masks, end roving patrols, tighten parameters around warrants for searches and arrests and enforce a code of conduct comparable to force policies for state and local law enforcement.

Now, the Democratic Party faces a critical inflection point with two days to go until yet another federal funding lapse. Schumer and his caucus must balance what is realistic in a negotiation where Republicans hold every lever of power – while finding a way to satisfy a Democratic base that is incensed by the killing of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse in an encounter with federal agents in Minnesota Saturday.

“Democrats are asking for basically only two things. Stop the violence and have real accountability for those who break the law. This isn’t a moment where Democrats are asking to rewrite all of immigration law or criminal law generally,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said. “Everyone is at risk and that is what has mobilized people everywhere.”

In negotiations within the caucus, Democrats have focused on finding a limited set of demands for their Republican colleagues, rather than a wishlist of policies that their base would love to see. It’s an effort to make it impossible for Republicans to reject their asks out of hand amid the public outcry.

“It’s been a long time since we’ve been this united. We are totally together and determined and we think we can get this to a good place but nobody should mistake our willingness to negotiate for a lack of moral or political clarity,” Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz said.

Earlier Wednesday, Trump administration officials attempted to bring several rank-and-file Democratic senators to the White House for a meeting on the looming government funding deadline, but Democrats declined the meeting, according to three sources familiar with the discussions and a senior White House official.

“The White House hopes to avoid another debilitating government shutdown, and invited Democrats for a listening session to better understand their position. It’s unfortunate their leadership blocked the meeting,” a senior White House official told CNN.

Democrats are mindful of the risk of a monthslong standoff with no end in sight but many – even those facing reelection – believe that they have a real and rare opportunity to make significant changes to the way the Department of Homeland Security is operating. Some Democrats are privately comparing it to Congress’ last b

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