Let’s face it, football is a very statistical game. And as we all know, for play-by-play announcers and color commentators, there is no shortage of stats on any given Sunday. With only one day left until the season’s biggest game, VMAIL Weekend thought it would be a kick to list some fun facts about Super Bowl LVII as well as some stats from games in past years. When the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs at 6:30 tomorrow night, it is estimated that nearly 193 million adults will tune into Fox TV to watch the big game, according to data from National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics’ 2023 Super Bowl survey.
This year, 103.5 million people plan to throw or attend a party, and another 17.8 million plan to watch the game at a bar or restaurant. And although there have been predictions about a looming recession, apparently when it comes to the Super Bowl, money is no object. Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $16.5 billion, or $85.36 per person, the survey said.
According to Sports Illustrated, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption day in the United States, behind only Thanksgiving. One in seven Americans will order take out, and 60 percent of those orders are for pizza. Well over a billion chicken wings are eaten, and it is estimated that Americans will consume around eight million pounds (4,000 tons) of avocados. And if you are lucky enough to actually attend the game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the average cost for a single ticket is more than $5,000. Ka-ching!
As promised, here are 10 fun facts about past Super Bowls and Sunday’s big game.
1. There has never been a shutout in a Super Bowl.
2. Apple Music has replaced Pepsi as the half-time show’s sponsor. This year’s headliner will be Rihanna, who has hinted she might bring an unexpected guest. It will be her first live performance in nearly four years.
3. In 1970, Carol Channing became the first singer to perform at a Super Bowl Halftime Show.
4. The Minnesota Vikings are the only team to play in four Super Bowls but never held a lead.
5. For the first time in 57 Super Bowls, both teams will start a Black quarterback—Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs and Jalen Hurts for the Eagles.
6. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots have won the most Super Bowls, with each team taking home 6 Lombardi Trophies. BTW, the Lombardi Trophy is made by famed jeweler Tiffany.
7. On Super Bowl Sunday, Americans will spend $1.3 billion, on beer.
8. The very first Super Bowl ticket in 1967 cost $12.
9. The Eagles' Jason Kelce and the Chiefs' Travis Kelce are the first brothers to play each other in the Super Bowl, putting their Mom in an uncomfortable spot.
10. Super Bowl XLIV beat out the M*A*S*H series finale to become the most-watched television program in history.
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| Oakley to Shine a Spotlight on its Prizm Lens Technology in Phoenix
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| Patrick Mahomes, Super Bowl Champion hopeful, as he touched down in Phoenix this week wearing Oakley Encoder with Prizm 24K. Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs
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PHOENIX, Ariz.—With 2023 marking Oakley’s fourth season as the official eyewear sponsor of the National Football League, the brand has a myriad of activations, promotions and events planned in tandem with the Super Bowl this weekend in Phoenix. These include a local youth football combine and fan events at the NFL Fan Experience all weekend long. Oakley is also the official sponsor for the Waste Management Phoenix Open’s 16th Hole, often considered one of the most unconventional, disruptive and energetic holes in golf.The Waste Management Phoenix Open runs from Thursday, February 9 through Sunday, February 12 in Phoenix. Oakley senior vice president, Justin Cupps, explained exclusively to VMAIL, “This year marks Oakley’s fourth season as the official eyewear sponsor of the National Football League. We want to communicate that in addition to providing best-in-class optics to performance athletes, we provide our extended line of lifestyle and sport eyewear styles for fans and consumers containing the same performance benefits of Oakley’s Prizm Lens Technology, every day. Click here to read the full story. | |
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Nothing says loyalty more than playing in the Super Bowl for the team from your home state. This year there are 18 players compared to just four last year. (The Kansas City Metro Area includes counties in Missouri and Kansas). Number of 49ers born in California: 14.
What are some fun facts about the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
More Fun Facts
Nothing says loyalty more than playing in the Super Bowl for the team from your home state. This year there are 18 players compared to just four last year. (The Kansas City Metro Area includes counties in Missouri and Kansas). Number of 49ers born in California: 14.
What is an interesting fact about the first Super Bowl? ›
The first Super Bowl was not called “The Super Bowl”, but rather “The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game.” It was not until a few years later when Lamar Hunt, the then-owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, coined the term Super Bowl after recalling one of his favorite toys as a child, the Super Ball.
Why is it illegal to say Super Bowl? ›
That's because the National Football League (NFL) trademarked the phrase “Super Bowl” back in 1969. The NFL considers any commercial activity that uses the term “Super Bowl” to be in violation. And don't underestimate how seriously they take this.
What is the nickname of the Super Bowl? ›
Because the NFL restricts use of its "Super Bowl" trademark, it is frequently referred to as the "big game" or other generic terms by non-sponsoring corporations. The day that the game is held, is commonly referred to as "Super Bowl Sunday" or simply "Super Sunday".
What are 5 facts about the Super Bowl? ›
There has never been a shutout in a Super Bowl.
- Apple Music has replaced Pepsi as the half-time show's sponsor. ...
- In 1970, Carol Channing became the first singer to perform at a Super Bowl Halftime Show.
- The Minnesota Vikings are the only team to play in four Super Bowls but never held a lead.
The 2024 Super Bowl will be drastically different from its first predecessor in 1967 in regard to numbers. Prices have steadily increased over the past five decades. Super Bowl I's ticket prices were a mere $12 and the event did not sell out. In fact, it was the only non-sellout Super Bowl to ever occur.
Who has won the most Super Bowls? ›
Which NFL team has the most Super Bowl wins?
- New England Patriots, 6 (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) ...
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 6 (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII) ...
- San Francisco 49ers, 5 (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) ...
- Dallas Cowboys, 5 (VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) ...
- Green Bay Packers, 4 (I, II, XXXI, XLV)
Ad Revenue is 300% higher than any average TV day
As per statista.com, in 2023, companies spent an estimated 600 million U.S. dollars on in-game advertising during the Super Bowl. In 2023, total ad spending on TV was ~64 billion dollars, which comes out to be an average of 175 million dollars per day.
What is Super Bowl famous for? ›
Altogether, the high-stakes game, stellar halftime performances and creative ad campaigns have cemented the Super Bowl as the quintessential snapshot of American pop culture.
Super Bowl I was the only Super Bowl that was not a sellout, despite the TV blackout in Los Angeles (at the time, the local blackout was required even at a neutral site and even if the stadium did sell out), shutting out the vast Los Angeles market and network-owned stations KNXT (Channel 2, CBS; now KCBS-TV) and KNBC ...
What was the Super Bowl originally called? ›
While the AFL-NFL Championship Game was the official name for the 1967 game played between the AFL champion Chiefs and the NFL champion Packers, the game was often referred to in the media as "the World Series of football." But while that nickname never gained momentum with the general public, several players and media ...
Who is the oldest player in the NFL? ›
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — For years, Tom Brady was the oldest active NFL player until his retirement in 2022. So, who's the oldest active NFL player now that Brady is out of the league? At age 41, Seattle Seahawk Jason Peters holds the title, according to Sports Illustrated.
Why is it called a bowl in football? ›
The term "bowl" originated from the Rose Bowl stadium, site of the first postseason college football games. The Rose Bowl Stadium, in turn, takes its name and bowl-shaped design from the Yale Bowl, the prototype of many football stadiums in the United States.
Why did they change the name to the Super Bowl? ›
However, AFL founder and Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt is responsible for the 'Super' part after noticing his children playing with a toy called a 'Super Ball'. Hunt's son, Lamar Hunt Jr, once said, "My dad was in an owner's meeting. They were trying to figure out what to call the last game, the championship game.
What was the Super Bowl called before it was a Super Bowl? ›
Arising out of a merger of the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL), it was originally called the “AFL-NFL World Championship Game.” It was hosted in Los Angeles, California, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Why is it Super Bowl and not Super Ball? ›
The third Super Bowl was officially given that name thanks, famously, to former Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. According to legend, Hunt knew his daughter played with a toy called the Super Ball, and it stuck in his head when the league was looking for a less cumbersome name for the event.
