Super Bowl XLIX

Super Bowl XLIX, played on February 1, 2015, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, saw the New England Patriots defeat the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 28–24 to capture their fourth NFL title and end a 10-year championship drought. The game is most famous for its stunning final play, where Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass at the 1-yard line in the final seconds—a decision by Seattle to pass instead of run that is widely considered one of the worst calls in sports history. Tom Brady, who set a Super Bowl record with 37 completions, was named MVP for the third time, tying Joe Montana. NBC's broadcast set a record as the most-watched program in American television history, averaging 114.4 million viewers and peaking at 120.8 million during the Patriots' comeback, with a halftime show by Katy Perry. The game is regarded as one of the greatest Super Bowls ever, ranked eighth on NFL.com's 100 Greatest Games, and its original host city, Kansas City, lost the bid due to a failed tax vote.