Carl Cheffers will serve as the lead referee for Super Bowl LVII, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Cheffers received the prized assignment for the second time in three seasons and the third in the past seven years. He was also the referee in Super Bowls LII and LV.
The league uses a variety of benchmarks for determining Super Bowl officials, including a season-long evaluation process as well as various seniority and eligibility requirements, including at least three credited seasons as a referee, at least five credited seasons as a game official and previous on-field postseason experience as a referee, not including the current season.
Cheffers joined the NFL in 2000 as a side judge and was promoted to referee in 2008. He is the NFL's second-longest-tenured referee, behind Jerome Boger.
The rest of the crew:
Umpire: Roy Ellison
Line judge: Jeff Bergman
Down judge: Jerod Phillips
Field judge: John Jenkins
Side judge: Eugene Hall
Back judge: Dino Paganelli
Replay: Mark Butterworth
Super Bowl LVII will be played on Sunday, Feb. 12, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
FAQs
Bill Vinovich is back in the big game. The 19-year NFL referee will wear the white hat for Super Bowl 58. This is the third Super Bowl assignment for Vinovich. He reffed Super Bowl 49 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks and Super Bowl 54 between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
How much do the referees make for the Super Bowl? ›
Money.com reports that in some cases, a couple of NFL referees earning up an average of $114,000 approximately for working with the NFL. For the Super Bowl, every referee will get a bonus and their salary can rage from $54,428 up to a maximum amount of $462,622.
Who is in lead for Super Bowl 2024? ›
Chiefs defeat 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII overtime thriller for second straight title. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback brought his team back from several deficits and tossed a touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. in overtime to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium.
How do they decide who refs the Super Bowl? ›
The NFL grades all of the officials and they choose the ones with the highest grades to work not only in the Super Bowl but all playoff games as well. There is also a crew of alternate officials just in case one were to get injured or leave unexpectedly.
Who has Super Bowl in 2025? ›
New Orleans will host the Super Bowl in 2025, with the game taking place at the Caesars Superdome, home of the Saints.
Where is the 2024 2025 Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl LIX is the upcoming American football championship game of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2024 season. The game is scheduled to be played on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Do Super Bowl refs get a ring? ›
Do Officials Get A Super Bowl Ring? Yes. "I don't wear them that much anymore," said Green, who has three, "but I do keep them in a safe place. It's the same thing the players are shooting for and the coaches are shooting for: You want to be on the field for that last game of the year."
What is Andy Reid's salary? ›
Reid's new deal is expected to be worth in the neighborhood of $100 million over five years. The contract runs through the 2028 season and expires after the Super Bowl in February 2029.
How much is a hot dog at the Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl concessions prices: $17 Bud Lights, $13 hot dogs destroy wallets for the big game.
Was Taylor Swift in the Super Bowl? ›
The global superstar attended the event to support her partner Travis Kelce, who plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. This year, Swift attended 13 games. Due to her consistent presence throughout the season, Swifties both flooded into stadiums and flocked to their televisions to catch a glimpse of the star.
Sunday's AFC championship game featured one of the most bizarre, controversial sequences of the NFL season. With the game tied at 20-20 early in the fourth quarter, officials awarded the Kansas City Chiefs what appeared to be an an extra down following a failed third-down effort that normally would have led to a punt.
Did Taylor Swift make it to the Super Bowl? ›
Taylor Swift's Journey to Las Vegas Ends With Super Bowl Win. The pop singer had to travel across the globe (and through time, in a sense) to make the game. She watched Travis Kelce and Kansas City beat San Francisco in overtime.
Do refs get a bonus for the Super Bowl? ›
Like the players participating in the big game, there is extra money given to the referees. Money.com estimates that modern Super Bowl bonuses for NFL referees are between $30,000 and $50,000.
Where do refs go at halftime? ›
At halftime, officials are given the opportunity to communicate in the privacy of the locker room and take time to discuss the events of the first half.
Who is referee for Super Bowl LVI? ›
Mahomes was named the MVP of that Super Bowl. Bill Vinovich was also the referee for that game, making him the first referee to preside over two Super Bowl meetings between the same teams. This game was also the first since Super Bowl LV to feature the defending champion.
How much is Usher making for Super Bowl? ›
Usher Is Not Getting Paid to Perform at the 2024 Super Bowl
Turns out, Usher is earning literally $0.00 for giving everyone a free 15-minute concert in the middle of a football game.
How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? ›
How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? Performers for the NFL halftime don't collect an actual paycheck for their show. It's basically like a massive advertisem*nt to purchase their music, go to their concerts and support their endorsem*nts.
How much do NFL playoff referees make? ›
Although there is some variation in the reports, the average salary for an NFL official for a postseason game is estimated to be around $3,000-5,000. However, the wages of a Super Bowl referee can be pretty substantial, with estimates ranging up to $50,000.
