Introduction
The Super Bowl is an annual traditions that many Americans look forward to with excitement. From the halftime show to an influx of new commercials, the Super Bowl is one of the most iconic broadcasts of the year. But do you know when the first Super Bowl was played? Let’s take a look back in time to find out when the first Super Bowl took place.

Background of the First Super Bowl
The first Super Bowl was the final game of the 1966 NFL season, which saw the Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. The game was created by NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle to pit the best team of the National Football League against the best team from the rival American Football league. The Packers were NFL Champion, while the Chiefs were AFL Champion. The game was a big success and was broadcast in more than 30 countries and seen by 61 million viewers – a record for a single television program.

How the Super Bowl Evolved
From this first Super Bowl, the NFL continued the take on the new annual match-up which was eventually renamed to the Super Bowl. The NFL changed its name to the National Football Conference and the American Football League merged with the National Football League to form a single conference. The Super Bowl and the Pro Football Hall of Fame both enacted in the 1970s. Since then, the Super Bowl has been the annual championship game played between the winners of the NFC and AFC.

Conclusion
The first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967 at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. It marked the beginning of one of the most iconic annual events in American sports. The Super Bowl continues to draw national and international attention and offers both players and fans alike an grand spectacle. The first Super Bowl was a historic and record-breaking event, and kickstarted one of the most enduring traditions in American sports.