Humans have always found ways to bond and stay happy with different things like music, movies, sports, etc.. Sports lovers often have a wide range of events to feast on, such as FIFA and UEFA competitions, Tennis, Basketball, and NFL, amongst others.
The Super Bowl is often regarded as the holy grail of the National Football League. It is arguably the biggest one-day event in the world of sports and sees the champions from the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference battle it out.
It pulls in high viewership from fans seeking entertainment and punters seeking profit. If you are an avid bettor, you should check out Super Bowl Odds for all the teams involved before placing your bet.
Staying informed is crucial when placing your bets, and we’ve gathered some key statistics and ratings to aid your betting adventure.
Origin
With broadcast in over 170 countries, the Super Bowl is one of the most viewed sporting events worldwide.
According to history, the first Super Bowl was played on the 15th of January 1967 – more than 40 years from the inception of the National Football League. It was created as a result of pure ambition.
A group of businessmen in 1960 reached owning football franchises but was hampered by the NFL. They branched out and created a league of their own. A rivalry was born, and both bodies would compete for players, fans, and support till they agreed to merge in 1966.
Statistics
The viewership record of the Super Bowl was set in 2015 – hitting an astronomical high of 114.4 million viewers. Also, according to Statista, the record for advertising revenue – one of the many fruits of the Super Bowls’ gigantic exposure stands at a whopping 449 million USD and was set in 2020.
Other interesting facts and stats include:
· Most Wins: The record for most triumphs in the competition is shared between two powerhouses – New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. Both teams have won the Super Bowl six times each in their rich history. Following are the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, with five victories each, respectively.
· Most Defeats: Wherever there is a victor, there is always a vanquished – regardless of how unfortunate that is. Holding the record for the most defeats in the Playoffs’ history are the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. Both teams have tasted defeat five times.
· Most Appearances: The Patriots find themselves in a unique position as they’ve appeared in the Super Bowl eleven times. Winning six and losing five – both joint record figures. Talk of bittersweet.
· No Appearance: Contesting in this competition is a dream for every club in the league and conference. Unfortunately, it remains that; a dream for a few teams. The Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions occupy an unwanted spot as the only teams yet to participate at the Super Bowl.
· Host Venues: The competition is played in a new venue each year, and only one team has won it on its home soil. Tampa Bay holds this record and achieved it in the Super Bowl LV.
· Roman numerals were employed to identify respective Super Bowls due to the football season stretching into two calendar years.
Ratings
After experiencing an all-time high viewership in 2015, the Super Bowl nose-dived its ratings in 2021, with just 92 million viewers tuning in to watch the event.
The contest in which Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Kansas City Chiefs had a low rating of only 38.2 percent in the U.S.
The 49ers versus Bengals game in 1982 still holds the record for ratings at 49.1 percent.
According to Sports Media Watch, the last ten contested Super Bowls rank as the all-time ten most-watched in the game, while the last eight are recorded as the eighth most-viewed programs in the history of U.S. television.
Fun Trivia
Here are some interesting facts about the Super Bowl you may never have known:
· According to history, barring Thanksgiving Sunday in the United States, the Super Bowl Sunday is the second day where the largest amount of food consumption is recorded. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise as entertainment and food are very much a match made in heaven.
· Lamar Hunt – Owner of Kansas City Chiefs first suggested the name Super Bowl based on inspiration from his son’s toy, Super Ball. It would later go on to replace the initial moniker of the competition – AFL- NFL World Championship Game.
Conclusion
The Super Bowl is blessed with a rich history. It’s highly entertaining, profitable and a complete spectacle – simply put, there’s nothing quite like it.
