Super Bowl LIX: What prize money did Eagles players win after stopping Chiefs’ three-peat?
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated defending champions, Kansas City Chiefs, at the Caesars Superdome in Louisiana to win the Super Bowl LIX.
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Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley (Image via ESPN)
The Philadelphia Eagles won a lopsided game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans against the Kansas City Chiefs and clinched the Super Bowl LIX. The Eagles became the fourth and final NFC East team to win more than two Super Bowls – no other division has all four teams winning the title.
Under the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL Players Association and the NFL, each player on the winning team will receive $171,000—a $7,000 increase from last year. The payout for the 2026 Super Bowl champions is set to rise to $178,000.
Super Bowl earnings extend beyond the championship payout, ending up with potential earnings of up to $350,000 in total bonuses.
According to Fortune.com, players are eligible for the full Super Bowl bonus if they have participated in at least three regular-season or playoff games and are on the team’s active or inactive list for the championship game. Additionally, regardless of their game-day status, those who have played at least eight games also qualify. Veteran players who were injured during the regular season but remain under contract are entitled to the full payout.
A 50% bonus is awarded to players who have appeared in fewer than three regular-season or playoff games but are on the active or inactive list for the Super Bowl. Those who played between three and seven games during the season but are not on the active/inactive list also receive half the bonus.
First-year players who sustained injuries during the regular season but remain under contract qualify for 50% of the bonus. These guidelines ensure that both key contributors and injured players still under contract receive financial recognition based on their level of participation.
The Super Bowl continues to be a money-making machine for the NFL
As the pinnacle of the NFL season, the Super Bowl captures the attention of football fans and casual viewers alike, creating a massive platform for entertainment, advertising, and commerce.
Given its immense popularity, it’s no surprise that the Super Bowl generates staggering revenue. Fans pay thousands of dollars for tickets, while companies invest millions for just 30 seconds of commercial airtime. The game’s influence extends far beyond the field, making it one of the most lucrative events in sports.
While broadcasters make millions from advertising, the NFL benefits from multiple revenue streams tied to the event.
The league retains 100% of ticket sale revenue and profits heavily from merchandise sales, which brings in tens of millions of dollars. Additionally, lucrative broadcasting contracts further solidify the Super Bowl as a financial juggernaut.
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