This Infographic Breaks Down Super Bowl Costs for Fans, Businesses, Teams and Cities
To start, the average cost for a 30-second TV spot is over $5 million USD this year.
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest single sports events in the world, with a lot of money to be made for all parties contributing to the experience, from fans to advertisers. But can you afford the initial cost, is the question? Way back in 1962, Super Bowl I ticket prices averaged around $12 USD, while a 30-second TV spot to be aired during the game averaged $42,000 USD. Fast forward to Sunday’s Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots, and the average costs have jumped to $1,825 USD and $5 million USD, respectively. Costs have also soared over the last 50 years for teams and cities as well, including player payroll and the stadium’s operating expenses.
Have a look at this infogrphic below from Fun.com as it breaks down Super Bowl prices and costs since the very first championship game in 1962.
