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By Susan Wong Cronkite News
PHOENIX – The Eagles have landed. The Chiefs, too.
The much anticipated Super Bowl 57 between Philadelphia and Kansas City became more real Sunday afternoon when both teams landed at Sky Harbor International Airport.
The Chiefs arrived first, many stepping down the airplane stairs and onto the runway in colorful garb. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes sported a Louis Vuitton hoodie and sunglasses.
The Eagles arrived about an hour later wearing matching team-issued sweatsuits, although quarterback Jalen Hurts exited the plane with a Luis Vuitton duffel bag.
The game is expected to be a close one. The Eagles are a 1 ½-point favorite by most sports books, although that could change as kickoff nears.
The Super Bowl isn’t the only game in town. The WM Phoenix Open will also attract a significant amount of visitors.
“With our vast experience in hosting numerous events each year, I am confident that we are fully prepared to handle the over 100,000 visitors expected this week,” Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday at a Super Bowl kickoff press conference.
The Kansas City Chiefs arrived in Phoenix on Sunday at approximately 1:50 p.m. local time. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is seen wearing a Louis Vuitton hoodie and a pair of sunglasses. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)The Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff wore suit and tie as they exited their United Airlines aircraft at the Goldwater Air National Guard Base at Sky Harbor International Airport. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
The Philadelphia Eagles landed in Phoenix on Sunday at approximately 2:48 p.m. local time. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)The Eagles arrived in Phoenix sporting matching team-issued sweatsuits. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts opted to wear an Eagles varsity jacket and carry a Louis Vuitton duffel bag. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)Philadelphia Eagles safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, decided to record defensive tackle Fletcher Cox as he exited the plane. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was also sporting Louis Vuitton. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)Chiefs wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette waves to the media as he steps off the aircraft. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
