What do Super Bowl losers get?

The Super Bowl is more than just a championship game, it is a cultural phenomenon. It is held annually on the second Sunday of February every year and it culminates the entire NFL season. The winner of the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) go head-to-head to earn the right to be called the best team in the NFL and also bag the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It also begs the question, what the event is all about, and what makes it one of the most significant sports events in the United States? Let’s take a deeper dive.

When we talk about the matchup, two teams, representing the best in their respective conferences, clash on the field. Each team that is competing for the Lombardi trophy, has fought their way to get to the Super Bowl. Teams need to battle in the regular season and then win all of the playoff games to reach the finals. Every team and player in the league is preparing throughout the year to enter their names in the history books and be crowned as the NFL champions.

While most fans tune in to watch the Super Bowl, some fans tune in due to the extravagant halftime show that has featured renowned musical artists like Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, The Weeknd, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and many more. The Super Bowl event goes way beyond the game alone as it also helps generate billions of dollars in revenue for the host city, boosting tourism, hospitality, and retail industries.

Arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, who is also considered to be the greatest post-season performer of all time, has won seven Super Bowls. His 7 Super Bowl rings are the most in NFL history where he was named the Super Bowl MVP 5 times in his career. His dominance on the field popularized the sport even further and he helped the New England Patriots win 6 Super Bowls which is tied for most in the NFL alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Prize for Super Bowl Losers

Teams that end up losing in the Super Bowl still get a ring to honor them as the Champions of their respective conference (AFC/NFC). The losers in the Super Bowl will also get a cash prize of $89,000 each. The Winner of the Super Bowl will get the prestigious Vince Lombardi Trophy, Super Bowl rings, and a cash prize of $164,000 which is almost double the amount of what the runner-up team receives.

Super Bowl LVIII is set to take place in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 11, 2024. It is the first time that the Super Bowl will be held in Nevada and the Las Vegas Valley. The Kansas City Chiefs, who are also the defending champions (winner of the AFC), will face the San Francisco 49ers (winner of the NFC) for the Lombardi Trophy.