The primary sport played during the Super Bowl is American football. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) and is one of the biggest sporting events in the United States. Teams from the NFL's two conferences—the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC)—compete for the title. This annual event garners massive television viewership, attracts commercial sponsors, and showcases elaborate halftime shows. Enthusiastic fans gather in homes, bars, and stadiums to watch the game, making it a significant cultural event in addition to being a sports championship.