The Super Bowl is called the “Super Bowl” because Lamar Hunt, one of the founders of the American Football League (AFL), was inspired to use the term after seeing his children play with a Super Ball, a popular toy at the time. The term “bowl” was added to create a name that sounded similar to college football’s championship game, the Rose Bowl. The first Super Bowl took place in 1967 and the name has been used for every championship game in the National Football League (NFL) since then.
Interesting facts about the Super Bowl
How many people watch the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is the most-watched television event in the United States, with an average of over 100 million viewers. More than 208 million people watched in 2022 though. Still waiting on the 2023 figure.
How much does it cost to advertise during the Super Bowl?
The cost of a 30-second advertisement during the Super Bowl has increased over time and is now one of the most expensive advertising slots in the world.
Why is food such a big part of the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for food consumption in the United States, after Thanksgiving. If you’ve ever been to a Super Bowl party, you’ll have seen the incredible spread people put on.
Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
The Super Bowl halftime show has featured many famous performers over the years, including Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga. Sometimes the show’s are at the cutting edge of pop culture, sometimes they’re all about ‘dad music’. This year’s performance by Rihanna had everyone talking, but last year’s performance by Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J Blige, 50 Cent and more had us worried we’d veered into dad music ourselves!
What is the name of the Super Bowl trophy?
The winning team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy, which is made of sterling silver and named after the legendary Green Bay Packers coach.
What teams have never played in a Super Bowl?
The unfortunate holders of this dubious claim to fame are the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Has the Super Bowl always been on a Sunday?
The Super Bowl has been played on different days of the week, but it has been held on a Sunday since 1971.