Super Bowl history: years and host cities

What you’ll practice

Super Bowl history isn’t just winners and MVPs - years and host cities reveal how the event evolved, moved, and expanded. This quiz helps you connect Roman numerals, seasons, and locations into one clear timeline.

Expect a mixed set: some questions focus on iconic, easy-to-recall host cities, while others dig into less-remembered years and repeat venues. You’ll answer multiple-choice prompts with 4 options and no timer, so accuracy beats speed.

Common pitfalls to avoid

A frequent mistake is mixing up the season year with the calendar year the game was played, especially around January/February. Another trap is assuming the same city always means the same stadium or that nearby venues hosted in the same era.

Difficulty and settings

Difficulty is balanced by blending famous matchups and landmark locations with tougher “deep cut” host years and cities. Choose a shorter or longer question count depending on how much time you have, and select an easier or harder mode to match your comfort level.

• Watch for season vs. game date year confusion
• Don’t rely only on Roman numerals - anchor to eras and venues
• Repeat host cities can appear far apart in time
• Some years are easier if you remember stadium openings/relocations
• Use process of elimination among the 4 options when unsure