Super Bowl Stats: How Much Money, How Many Chicken Wings, How Many People Will Watch?

Whether you’re rooting for the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks or just watching for the most anticipated commercials of the year, the Super Bowl is definitely a game of numbers. From the Roman numerals that denote this as Super Bowl XLIX (the 49th annual event), to the millions of dollars it costs to run a 30-second commercial, and the billions of dollars wagered legally and illegally on the big game every year.

The Super Bowl also has a potent impact on society, with social media and personal interactions almost always started with, “Hey, where are you going to watch the game?” There’s rarely a need to explain which game is in question. And even though next year’s game will have a shorter name (Super Bowl L), lol, it will still be a mega-money generator.

The financial information website WalletHub.com examined some of the big numbers behind the Big Game, and interviewed financial and sports management experts about the economic impact of the Super Bowl.