One of the most watched and highly anticipated sports games in history has just kicked off in Las Vegas.

The San Francisco 49ers are up against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl.

The game is being shown in 190 countries, including here in Aotearoa. And if you're a Taylor Swift fan you'll know it's not all about the football.

US Embassy in Wellington deputy chief of mission David Gehrenbeck spoke to Charlotte Cook.