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It's meant to be all about the sport but the biggest star of the Super Bowl is, arguably, the half-time entertainment.
Yes, it is Super Bowl Sunday (in the US)Â and whether you're a diehard NFL fan, or you're only in it for the halftime performance, the 51st Super Bowl has certainly got something for everyone.
The Sydney Roosters have claimed the club's first Auckland Nines title after downing the Penrith Panthers 10-8 in the final at Eden Park to conclude an enthralling weekend of rugby league in New Zealand.
James Morrisons early goal put West Brom in the lead and Stoke failed to produce an equaliser. The two sides barely hit the target in the second half to leave the final score 1-0.
It's one of the biggest sporting events of the year and one of the most watched around the world, so here's the Super Bowl explained in numbers.
But how can you catch all the action from Australia?
Luckily, the clash between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons will be broadcast on the Seven Network's from 10am AEST, with post-match analysis running until 4pm.Â
Half-time scrutiny: Questions have arisen if Lady Gaga will use her Super Bowl half-time show to protest. Photo: AP
If you have Foxtel, you can also tune in to ESPNÂ - which will air the game between 10am and 2pm. ESPN is also dedicating Monday to a full schedule of pre and post-game analysis.Â
However, there's no need to fiddle with your office TV right on 10am. After all, kick-off isn't due until about 10.30am.
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Country star Luke Bryan is scheduled to sing the national anthem to get things started.Â
After singing the national anthem at last year's Super Bowl, Lady Gaga is returning to perform during the coveted half-time slot.
In Australia, Gaga's performance will occur around 12.30pm AEST.Â
All eyes will be on the Poker Face star, who has hinted that her show could include a pro-diversity, anti-Trump message. Her performance will also apparently include a canopy of drones performing a choreographed sky display during her song.
The pop star is a well-known Hillary Clinton supporter, and protested outside Trump tower on the night of the US election. She also hasn't shied away from controversy in the past, wearing a vacuum-sealed meat dress to the 2010 MTV awards.Â
If you're not near a TV screen, but have access to the internet, Channel 7 will be streaming the game via Plus 7. If Foxtel is your jam, you'll be able to watch the game via the Foxtel Go app.