The most anticipated football event left millions of fans on cloud nine. And it is a universal fact that great matches are better served with great food and drinks.
However, this year’s Super Bowl showed those who attended it no mercy when it came down to beer prices, and it makes everyone wonder if next year’s price list will be as ruthless.
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New Orleans opened its arms
The Super Bowl LIX was held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, with 75,000 attendees coming to lavish in the adrenaline the game brings.
The game was between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles where the Eagles won by a staggering 18-point difference.
But the crowd had to keep their budget open in return
Embed from Getty ImagesIf you were enjoying the Super Bowl from the comfort of your home, you have saved yourself a lot of money.
While a BudLight 12-pack is a bit over $10 at Walmart, the beers, food, and beverages knew no mercy at the Super Bowl so, some people had to think twice before quenching their thirst or hunger there.
The Super Bowl 2024 price-lists
For your average beer, you had to pay $13.99 for a Coors Light, Budweiser, or Bud Light. If you wanted to go a bit extra you would have paid $15.99 for premium beers such as Model Especial, Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, or Stella Artois.
The Super Bowl 2025 drinks now
According to Sports Illustrated, the price list for beer was as follows:
- American Draft Beer (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra)
$14.00 - Premium Draft Beer (Stella Artois)
$16.00 - Premium Large Can Beer (Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Golden Road Mango Cart, Kona Big Wave)
$16.00 - American Lager Large (Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra)
$17.00 - Premium Large Can Beer (Bud Light Seltzer, Stella Artois, Golden Road Mango Cart, Elysian Space Dust, Kona Big Wave, Hoop Tea)
$17.00
On the bright side, there was plan B
While the alternatives may not be as convenient, they are better than nothing. According to USA Today, there are alternatives for $10 and less, for instance:
- Aquafina water $7
- Pretzel $8
- Hot dog $8
- Gatorade $9
- Rockstar Energy Drink $9
- Nachos $10
The Super Bowl is the Super Bowl
With the average ticket price for the Super Bowl amounting to $6,645, such commodities won’t add that much fuel to the fire.
The most important thing is to embrace the spirit of the game and the adrenaline-packed atmosphere.
