Birmingham businesses in Alabama and restaurants across the Delaware Valley are gearing up for a busy Super Bowl Sunday. Iron City Pizza Company in downtown Birmingham is expecting a packed house and a high volume of deliveries. To meet the demand, they have introduced new menu items, including tiramisu and a pimento cheese pizza special. 1918 Catering is also busy preparing food for Super Bowl parties and expects to serve around 500-600 people. The most requested menu items for the game are wings and spinach dip. Both businesses are anticipating a full house and high demand for food during the Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, football fans in the Delaware Valley are also preparing for Super Bowl LVIII, despite the Eagles not playing. Residents are stocking up on finger foods like pretzels, mozzarella sticks, and pistachios. Tortilla chips are the most popular game day snack. Chicken wing consumption is estimated to reach 1.45 billion on Super Bowl Sunday. Restaurant owners are preparing for the busy day, with one shop estimating 4,000 chicken wings will be ordered. Classic buffalo wings are the most popular flavor.
Pittsburghers are also getting ready to watch Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Grocery stores in Pittsburgh are stocked up on party goodies like chips, salsa, pretzels, mozzarella sticks, buffalo chicken dip, veggie trays, and chicken wings. Some Pittsburghers are more interested in the halftime show and commercials, while others are excited about Taylor Swift's attendance. Kick-off is set for 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.
The economic impact of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas is expected to be significant, with an estimated 150,000 additional people visiting the city for the event. American consumers are projected to spend about $17.3 billion on the Super Bowl, with 80% of that spending dedicated to food and beverages. However, there are ways to have a pocket-friendly Super Bowl tailgate. Chicken wings, a popular Super Bowl snack, are actually cheaper this year compared to previous years. On the other hand, the cost of chips and dips may be higher. Despite these fluctuations, there are strategies to save money while enjoying the game. Planning ahead, shopping sales, and opting for homemade snacks can help keep costs down. This guide provides tips for hosting a budget-friendly Super Bowl tailgate and offers insights into the economy through the lens of the Super Bowl menu.
Chain restaurants across the country are also offering tempting deals for Super Bowl Sunday. According to the National Restaurant Association, 59% of people watching the game from home will order takeout or delivery. Some of the deals include: $5 off orders of $25 or more at Smashburger, 20 free boneless wings with orders of $40 or more at Applebee's, free 12-piece wings at Popeye's with a minimum $15 purchase through DoorDash, free queso with the order of an entree at Chipotle, $5 discount on orders of $25 or more at KFC via Grubhub, $7 discount on orders of $25 or more at Little Caesars via Grubhub, $7 discount on orders of $30 or more at Domino's via Grubhub, 50% off a turkey and provolone sub at Jersey Mike's with a minimum $25 order on Grubhub.
The Super Bowl will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The game will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Super Bowl Sunday in 2024 will be quiet in southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa with temperatures around 40°. Clearing earlier in the afternoon may allow for slightly warmer temperatures. Similar conditions are expected for the work week.
On February 11, 2024, Australian viewers can gear up for the Super Bowl, which will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV and streaming platforms. The game kicks off on Monday morning in Australia due to the time zone difference. The matchup will be between the San Francisco 49ers, with musical performances by headlining artist , Reba McEntire singing the national anthem, and performing 'America the Beautiful'. Australian viewers can follow real-time updates and insights on 's live blog. The star-studded lineup guarantees a spectacle that transcends the game itself.
Hawaiian restaurants in Las Vegas are also catering for Super Bowl Sunday watch parties. Executive Chef Chris Dreyer showcases one of the best oxtail soups at the California Hotel. Oysters Hawaii will serve fans at Allegiant Stadium. Local entertainer Lehua Kalima Alvarez, a Kamehameha graduate, is in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Paul 'Puukani' Sebala runs a 24/7 Hawaiian music station in Vegas. Steve reunites with former HNN colleague Mike Cherry while covering Super Bowl Week.
The 2024 Super Bowl will take place at Nevada's Allegiant Stadium, with an average of 70,000 live spectators and a global TV audience. The event is not only a high-drama football game but also an A-list social scene, attracting celebrities from around the world. The annual halftime performance, this year featuring Usher, adds to the allure. Ticket prices for the Super Bowl have skyrocketed, with average prices currently at $11,000 and a range from $5,000 to nearly $89,000. The choice of Las Vegas as the location and the 'funflation factor' of American consumers spending on experiences contribute to the surge in ticket prices.
Owner of Dirty Myrtle Wing Company, Troy Bennett, noticed an increased demand for chicken wings for Sunday's Big Game compared to other nights. On any other given Sunday, they might go through 1,000 wings, but for the Big Game, they had over 3,000 pre-orders and thousands of orders throughout the day. Bennett played professional football for eleven seasons and enjoys watching the game for the commercials. The restaurant will still be open after kickoff for those who want to watch the game and have chicken wings. Calacino's, a sports bar located at 3611 Robert C Byrd Drive in Beckley, West Virginia, is also preparing for Super Bowl Sunday. The owner, Jeff Weeks, expects to sell more pizzas and wings during the game. The Dominick Supreme pizza is the most popular choice among customers. Veteran server Brittani England has noticed a pattern of increased pizza orders during Super Bowl Sundays. Calacino's has been booked for weeks ahead of the event. [afeb1666]
Local bars in Myrtle Beach are also gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday. They are expecting a surge in customers and have made preparations to meet the high demand. Specific details about the preparations or mention of any specific bars or locations are not provided in the article. [88f6bb23]
The Men’s Ministry of Passage Family Church in Gainesville, Florida hosted a Super Bowl watch party, which has become a tradition for them. The event was attended by hundreds, if not thousands, of men who came together to enjoy football, fellowship, and food. The watch party is seen as a way to bring something positive to the community and allow Christian men to gather and enjoy each other's company. The event has been held for the past three years, and most of the attendees were rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl.
Nickelodeon aired its own version of the Super Bowl, called the Nickelodeon Super Bowl, alongside the regular broadcast. The Nickelodeon version was presented 'live from Bikini Bottom' and featured SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star as color commentators. The broadcast included playful commentary, shots of animated underwater versions of popular celebrities in the 'crowd,' and SpongeBob performing his hit song 'Sweet Victory' during the halftime show. The Internet reacted with memes and positive feedback, with many viewers finding the Nickelodeon version more fun and entertaining than the regular game. [fdfe4d48]
Betting on the Super Bowl was brisk in big U.S. markets. Nevada's sportsbooks set a record by taking $185.6 million in wagers on the game, with $6.8 million in winnings. New Jersey saw $141.6 million in bets on the Super Bowl, resulting in a win of nearly $8.5 million for the sportsbooks. Pennsylvania had $71.5 million wagered on the Super Bowl. Simplebet saw double-digit increases in bets and total amount wagered. BetMGM took 30% more bets on this year's Super Bowl than last year's. [816f9cf7]
The Super Bowl commercials during Super Bowl LVIII failed to impress viewers, lacking the humor and creativity shown in previous years. The average cost for a 30-second commercial during the game was $7 million. This year's Super Bowl was the most-watched program in U.S. history, with an average of 123.7 million viewers. Memorable Super Bowl ads from previous years include the Betty White Snickers commercial (2010), Puppy Love Budweiser commercial (2014), and Alexa Loses Her Voice commercial (2018). The Tubi glitch ad in 2023 was also popular. This year's commercials received criticism for their lack of creativity and memorability. Two students interviewed shared their disappointment with the commercials. The only commercial they enjoyed was the Beyoncé/Verizon ad, which became popular on social media. Super Bowl LIX is scheduled for February 9, 2025, in New Orleans.