The real Super Bowl MVPs: Stunning cheerleaders throughout the years at the big game

Published: Feb. 7, 2024, 12:07 a.m.

NFL Cheerleaders have made their mark on NFL sidelines for decades. Their smiles, exquisite uniforms, and athletic routines have left many astounded, but never more so than Super Bowl Sunday. Check out these photos from the great performances throughout the years.

Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the third quarter of Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs mascot and cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders pose outside before Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium.
Jay-Z poses for a photo with the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders before Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders prior to kick-off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders on the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader performs before Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader preforms on the field during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
A general view as the San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the second quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform for the crowd during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders preform on the field during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
General view of Miami Dolphins cheerleaders posing for a photo prior to the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform during Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots in the third quarter in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots in the third quarter in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleaders performs during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the second quarter of Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders walk onto the field before Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
A general view as the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform during the first half against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.
A general view of Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform during the second quarter in Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans cheerleaders perform prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans cheerleaders pose for a photo prior to the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
Hair flies as Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform against the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
Carolina Panthers cheerleaders during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
Carolina Panthers cheerleaders perform during the second quarter in Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium.
Carolina Panthers cheerleader performs against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders perform during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders perform against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders perform during a break in action of the third quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleader performs against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
The New England Patriots cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders celebrate after Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium.
The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium.
A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks cheerleaders against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform before Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) celebrates with the cheerleaders after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform acrobatics during the third quarter blackout in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
A Baltimore Ravens cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform acrobatics in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform acrobatics in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform acrobatics in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
New England Patriots cheerleader performs on the sidelines during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders pose before Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback (18) Peyton Manning walks past cheerleaders during Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints at Sun Life Stadium.
An Indianapolis Colts cheerleader cheers during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints at Sun Life Stadium.
Cheerleaders from the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts wait to take the field before Super Bowl XLIV at Sun Life Stadium.
An Indianapolis Colts cheerleader cheers during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIV against the New Orleans Saints at Sun Life Stadium.
A cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium.
A cheerleader for the Arizona Cardinals poses with the mascot during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium.
New England Patriots cheerleaders perform in the second quarter against the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts cheerleader performs before Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears at Dolphins Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders celebrate the victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium. The Bucs defeated the Raiders 48-21.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders celebrate the victory over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium. The Bucs defeated the Raiders 48-21.
Oakland Raiders cheerleaders prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII at Qualcomm Stadium. The Bucs defeated the Raiders 48-21.
A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader preforms on the field prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17.
A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader on the field prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader on the field prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.
A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader on the field prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform prior to Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show prior to the start of Super Bowl XXX at Sun Devil Stadium between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders preform on the field prior to Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at Joe Robbie Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders in action during Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at Joe Robbie Stadium. San Francisco defeated San Diego 49-26.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders preform on the field prior to Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers at Joe Robbie Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 49-26.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show of Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17.
Buffalo Bills cheerleaders on the field during Super Bowl XXVIII against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome. Dallas defeated Buffalo 30-13.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the pre-game show of Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17.
Buffalo Bills cheerleaders on the field at the Metrodome prior to Super Bowl XXVI against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24.
Buffalo Bills cheerleaders on the sideline at the Metrodome prior to Super Bowl XXVI against the Washington Redskins. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24.
Washington Redskins cheerleaders preform during Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills at the Metrodome. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders celebrate winning Super Bowl XXIII at Joe Robbie Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-16.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders show off their "super bowl champions" shirts after the 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 55-10 to win Super Bowl XXIV at the Superdome.
Cheerleaders perform on the field prior to the start of Super Bowl XXV between the New York Giants and the Buffalo Bills at Tampa Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bills 19-20.
Chicago Bears cheerleaders during Super Bowl XX against the New England Patriots at the Superdome. The Bears defeated the Patriots 46-10.
Oakland Raiders cheerleader displays a Super Bowl XXII hat outside of Jack Murphy Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders celebrate winning Super Bowl XXIII at Joe Robbie Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-16.
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform prior to the start of the game against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl. The Redskins defeated the Dolphins 27-17.
Los Angeles Raiders cheerleaders on the sidelines against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium. The Raiders defeated Redskins 38-9.
Los Angeles Raiders cheerleaders perform during pre-game of Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium. The game featured the Los Angeles Raiders against the Washington Redskins.
An Oakland Raiders cheerleader cheers during Super Bowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings at the Rose Bowl. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 34-14.
Oakland Raiders cheerleader wearing a yellow bow in honor of Iran Hostage Crisis ending five days before Super Bowl XV at the Superdome.
The Georgia Bulldogs cheerleaders get ready for the players to take the field at the Superdome before the 1983 Sugar Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Nittany Lions defeated the Bulldogs 27-23 to win the National Championship.
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders during Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Dolphins defeated the Redskins 14-7.
Oakland Raiders cheerleader during Super Bowl XI between the Oakland Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings at the Rose Bowl. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 32-14.
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders on the sideline against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins defeated the Redskins 14-7 completing a 17-0 undefeated season.
Miami Dolphins cheerleaders run onto the field against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins defeated the Redskins 14-7 completing a 17-0 undefeated season.