After what feels like months of hype, the eve of Super Bowl 50 is finally upon us.
This year’s matchup has plenty of intrigue for football fans. Between the possibility that it is Peyton Manning’s last game, to Denver’s historically good defense, to Cam Newton and his amazing yet controversial MVP season, there are dozens of storylines to look out for heading into Sunday.
But the Super Bowl is the one sporting event in America that goes beyond just the game itself. The halftime show, the commercials, the gambling and prop bets, and of course the food have all contributed to the Super Bowl becoming the spectacle it is today.
Super Bowl 50 will be a massive ratings success for CBS, as almost 200 million people are expected to tune in, but they will not be the only company cashing in after the events of Sunday unfold.
From the insane amount of chicken wings consumed, the some 800 percent ticket price increase from the Chiefs-Packers game 50 years ago, and the frankly shocking number of viewers for the Puppy Bowl, there’s a lot of money to be made on Super Bowl Sunday.
While most fans will just hope for a competitive game, the extravaganza that is the day of the Super Bowl provides enough variety to keep fans entertained throughout.
