The Essentials
The teams: The Chiefs (16-2) are trying to become the ninth team to win back-to-back Super Bowls and the first since the Patriots in 2003 and 2004. The Buccaneers (14-5) are trying to become the seventh wild-card team to win the Super Bowl.
The host: Raymond James Stadium (natural grass) is hosting the Super Bowl for the third time. There will be about 25,000 fans inside the stadium on Sunday.
Line: Chiefs by 3.
All-time series: The Buccaneers lead 7-6. The Chiefs beat the Buccaneers 27-24 this season on Nov. 29 in Tampa.
Buccaneers' NFL ranks: Offense, seventh (tied for 28th rushing, second passing). Defense, sixth (first rushing, 21st passing).
Chiefs' NFL ranks: Offense, first (16th rushing, first passing). Defense, 14th (17th rushing, 13th passing).
Weather forecast: Scattered thunderstorms in morning, then sunshine and clear, partly cloudy skies at night. High of 73.
National anthem: Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan