Super Bowl XLII: Patriots vs. Giants

THEY'RE PLAYING FOR THIS - The Vince Lombardi Trophy, awarded each year to the team that wins the Super Bowl, is pictured here. The New England Patriots have won three; the New York Giants have won two. One of those teams will hoist this prize Sunday night after winning Super Bowl XLII.

Site: Phoenix, Ariz., University of Phoenix Stadium

Participating teams: The New England Patriots are 18-0), representing the American Football Conference (AFC), and the New York Giants, representing the National Football Conference (NFC). The Patriots, of course, are trying to become just the second team to run through an NFLseason without suffering a loss (the 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first, although they played two less regular-season games back then). The Giants are seeking the franchise's third Super Bowl title.

Kickoff: Technically, 5:17 p.m. Central time on FOX (Kilgore Cable channels 8, 24). Pregame coverage begins at 1 p.m.

National anthem: American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. Halftime show: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.