Are There Any Canadians in Super Bowl 2025?
The Super Bowl is as American as apple pie, but this year it has just a whiff maple syrup, too.
Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown is the kid from Canada who wears No. 21 for his team. Brown, 24, is from London, Ontario.
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Eagles will meet for the second time in three years for the Super Bowl LIX (59) on Sunday, Feb. 9. The game is at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and it will be televised live on TSN/CTV and French language RDS in Canada.
Big question: Will the Chiefs three-peat as Super Bowl champs?
Who is the Eagles’ Sydney Brown?
Brown originally attended London South Collegiate Institute in London, Ont., Canada before transferring to Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in Bradenton, Florida in 2016, along with his identical twin brother, Chase Brown.
Brown is the twin brother of Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown. Syndey and Chase faced off against each other in the NFL on Oct. 27, 2024.
The brothers were born to an 18-year-old single mom, Raechel, and moved to over a dozen homes and shelters before they were 16. With the support of her mother and stepfather, Raechel made the decision to send the identical twins to Florida to finish high school and pursue their love of football.
The brothers played college football at the University of Illinois.
The Browns became the sixth pair of twins picked in the same draft over the last 40 years. Sydney was selected by the Eagles in the third round (No. 66 overall). Chase, a running back, was chosen by the Bengals in the fifth round (No. 163 overall).
What is a safety in the NFL?
Sydney Brown is a safety and safeties play a key role in a team's defensive strategy. His job takes exceptional speed and athleticism.
In the NFL, a safety helps prevent big plays by the opposing team and is the last line of defense for his team.
What did Sydney Brown say after the Eagles won?
The Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC championship game. After the game, Brown told TSN: “What a blessing, you know, being a kid from Canada.”
Are there any other Canadian players in this year’s Super Bowl?
No, the Kansas City Chiefs don’t have any Canadians on their roster for this year’s Super Bowl.
The Canadian connection, though, comes via the Chiefs’ director of pro personnel Tim Terry. Terry, a native of Long Island, N.Y., played a season in the CFL league in 1999, winning the Grey Cup as a linebacker with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Are there Canadians who used to play for the Kansas City Chiefs?
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who’s a medical doctor, is a Canadian player who played for the Kansas City Chiefs for six years after being drafted by the NFL in 2014.
Duvernay-Tardif has a Super Bowl ring. In February 2020, the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, their first championship in 50 years, bearing the San Francisco 49ers 31-20.
He retired from football in September 2023.
Are there other Canadians in the NFL?
As of January 2025, there were 34 Canadian players active in the National Football League. This includes players across various positions.
Have Canadians been on Super Bowl championship teams?
Roy Gerela, from Powell River, B.C., is the only Canadian to win three Super Bowls. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a kicker from 1971–1979.
Mark Rypien, born in Calgary, was the first Canadian-born quarterback to both start in the NFL and be named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXVI in 1991 with the Washington Redskins.
Tyrone Williams, from Halifax, won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in 1992 and 1993.
Luke Willson from LaSalle, Ontario, and Jon Ryan from Regina, both won one Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.
Who are the big stars for the Chiefs and Eagles?
For the Kansas City Chiefs, the key stars include:
Patrick Mahomes (QB, #15): He has led the team to multiple super Bowl victories.
Travis Kelce (TE): A critical offensive weapon and Mahomes' top target. He’s Taylor Swift boyfriend.
Chris Jones (DT, #95): A dominant defensive lineman.
For the Philadelphia Eagles:
Jalen Hurts (QB): Eagles’ dynamic quarterback
Saquon Barkley (RB): Recently signed running back who had a near-record season with 2,005 rushing yards
Dallas Goedert (TE): A key offensive player who was recently activated from injured reserve.
Team Performance:
Chiefs: 15-2 record, 1st in AFC West
Eagles: 14-3 record, 1st in NFC East
What’s the difference between American and Canadian football?
The biggest difference between American and Canadian football is that Canadian football fields are larger:
Length: 150 yards (vs. 120 yards in NFL)
Width: 65 yards (vs. 53 yards in NFL)
Number of players:
Canadian football: 12 players per team
American football: 11 players per team
Downs:
Canadian football: 3 downs
American football: 4 downs
Other differences:
Timeouts: CFL has 2 timeouts per game, NFL has 3 timeouts per half
What the experts say: Fewer downs in Canadian football encourage a more pass-oriented and dynamic style of play, with teams more likely to take risks and throw the ball to gain yards.
How many Canadians watched the Super Bowl last year?
Super Bowl LVIII (58), which took place on February 11, 2024, had a total audience reach of 18.8 million, with an average of 10.1 million viewers, up 16% year-over-year and the highest since tracking began, according to nfl.com.
Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.
Canadian entertainment at the Super Bowl over the years
The Weeknd made history as the first Canadian solo headliner of a Super Bowl halftime show in 2021.
Shania Twain performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2003.
In 1997, Ottawa's Dan Aykroyd performed at Super Bowl XXXI as Elwood Blues, alongside Jim Belushi as part of The Blues Brothers.
Who does AI say will win this year’s Super Bowl?
It depends on which AI model you ask.
Let’s save the surprise for Super Sunday!
Reminder: Why does each year’s Super Bowl have Roman numerals?
In Roman numerals, L stands for 50, X is 10, V means five, and I is one, so this year's game is Super Bowl 59, or LIX.
The NFL media guide says: Roman numerals were adopted to clarify any confusion that may occur because the NFL championship game — the Super Bowl — is played in the year following a chronologically recorded season. Numerals I through IV were added later for the first four Super Bowls.
The Roman numerals were first seen in Super Bowl V in 1971. The NFL retroactively renamed the first four Super Bowls (1967-1970) I – IV.
Enjoy the game on Super Sunday!
