This Sunday's football game is the biggest TV event of the entire year. With millions of people planning on watching, you may be wondering if you should watch too. The answer is yes! You should tune in on Sunday and we have 12 reasons why. Take a look at what is drawing in all the viewers this year. You may be surprised to find that it is not just about the football!
Millions of Viewers
According to the Siena College Research Institute, about 75% of Americans plan on watching the big game this Sunday. That is a huge percentage of the country! Out of those people, about 53% say that the game is a very important part of their lives. So, if you are on the fence about watching, consider that all those people who are obsessed with the game may be on to something! You may enjoy it just as much.
Reason For a Party
Football parties are huge! So many people plan parties on this big day, inviting friends and family to come over and watch. If you love a good party, then this is the perfect reason to throw one! According to Statista, 15% of people threw a party in 2022 and 20% of people planned to attend one. Watch the game, eat some snacks and hang out with your friends. Sounds like a good Sunday!
Amazing Snacks
Football and snack food are pretty synonymous. If you love wings, ribs, popcorn and soda, then football may be for you! YouGov says that 61% of people plan on stocking up on snack food specifically for the game. All the more reason to buy tasty food or try an exciting new snack recipe. These cream cheese chocolate chip cookies are sure to be devoured instantly!
All The Tasty Drinks
Not only is football known as a snacking sport, it is also a drinking sport. YouGov says that 28% of people are buying beer, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails to have on hand for the big game. 19% of people are stocking up on pure liquor. Of course, lots of people are also buying soda too (about 7% will purchase non alcoholic drinks for Sunday). If you love relaxing with a nice, cold drink, Sunday will probably be the perfect day to do just that!
The Best Commercials Ever
Sunday's TV schedule is not just about football. In fact, YouGov says that 52% of people are excited about the commercials. You can almost guarantee that those commercials will be amazing since MSN reports that one thirty second commercial will cost advertisers about $7 million. Sunday will have entertaining stuff on TV all night long!
The Halftime Show
Sunday night's halftime show is almost as big of a deal as the game itself. The show is always full of incredible celebrities performing amazing acts. This year´s half time show will feature Usher and is sure to be amazing to watch. YouGov polls show that about 31% of males and 51% of females are excited to watch Usher sign.
All The Gossip
There is always a good amount of celebrity gossip around the big game. Who is going? Who will they bring? Who are they cheering for? Of course, this year's celebrity gossip is even bigger than ever since Taylor Swift, the country's sweetheart singer, is dating the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce. There is sure to be quite a bit of celebrity chatter around that relationship alone!
So Much Sports Betting
Are you a betting type of person? Then you may want to get in on the action around Sunday's game. You can bet on everything and almost everywhere. From big sports betting websites to your local little league team, everyone is holding betting pools and taking guesses at all things football. According to ESPN, Americans are expected to spend $23.1 billion dollars on the 2024 big game.
Something for Every Generation
No matter your age, there is something about the big game on Sunday that will draw you in. YouGov shows that 73% of baby boomers are interested in the game itself while 62% of Gen X are looking forward to the commercials. For Millenials, it is all about the halftime show as this age group was in their party years when singer Usher was popular. Sunday is going to be fun for everyone!
Great Family Time
Gathering around the TV to watch something exciting will definitely bring your family together. You can all choose who to cheer for and even plan the nights' menu so everyone gets their favorite food. YouGov says that 44% of people love the big game just because they get to spend time with their family. That sounds like a fantastic reason to plan on watching this Sunday.
Plenty to Talk About at Work
With so many people watching the game on Sunday, you know everyone will be talking about it at work the next day. You want to be able to get in on that conversation and be in the loop! Watching the game will keep you informed and able to join in on the conversations at the water cooler.
Cheer for the Underdogs
Everyone loves a good underdog story and this year's football game may be a fantastic one. The San Francisco 49ers have not won a game since 1995 so they are the clear underdogs of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs just won last year so, while they may be a great team, it can be more fun to cheer for the 49ers this year. Get into the game and you are sure to have a good time!
This article was inspired by YouGov and first appeared on Spatula Desserts.
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