Super Bowl XXXI was the 31st championship game of the National Football League (NFL), held on January 26, 1997, at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game featured the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots. The Packers won the game with a score of 35-21, securing their first championship since 1967. The MVP of the game was Desmond Howard, a kick returner for the Packers, who made a significant impact with a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. This victory marked the Packers' third Super Bowl title, further solidifying their legacy in NFL history.