Playing in the Super Bowl is every footballer’s dream. It’s the pinnacle of professional football and that tag world championship stays with you even after retirement. For such a prestigious event that attracts some of the best artists and sweeps the United States’ attention, how lucrative is it to play in the Super Bowl?
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Here’s a breakdown of the amount of money players make while playing in the Super Bowl.
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How Much Do Super Bowl Winners Make?
The Super Bowl is a post-season game that takes place after the regular season. Teams that reach the final go through an elimination play-off round to get there.
How much you get paid depends on whether you are on the winning or losing side. It goes without saying that winners get more.
According to the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) for the 2023 NFL season, Super Bowl winners get $157,000, while those on the losing team get $82,000. That figure might sound small but make no mistake, it’s not something you should scoff at. Any player who gets this chance to earn extra dollars will.
Apart from the winning bonus, winners get a championship ring valued between $30,000 and $50,000. Of course, players can sell them for more.
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How Does It Compare With Previous Years?
The amount of money earned by Super Bowl winners has been on the rise. In the 2022 season, the Los Angeles Rams got $150,000 and the losers got $75,000, lesser than what the 2023 winners got. In 2021, the figures were lower, with the winners earning $130,000 and the losers $65,000.
How Are the Figures Determined?
Payments made during the postseason and the Super Bowl are determined by the National Football League (NFL) via a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The amount of money they get is the same regardless of their contract and the type of player. The only difference is whether a player wins or loses the final game.
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Who Is Eligible for NFL Cash Bonuses?
There’s an eligibility criterion for getting the full or half cash bonus.
Full Cash Bonus
Players get the full cash bonus if they were on the roster when the Super Bowl was played or at least in three previous games.
If a player wasn’t on the roster when the Super Bowl was being played but was part of the team for the last eight games is legible for a full cash bonus.
Half Cash Bonus
When it comes to the half cash bonus, players who were on the roster when the Super Bowl was played but not part of the roster in the last three games qualify.
The same applies to a player who wasn’t on the roster for the Super Bowl but in for at least 3 to 7 previous games qualify. Also, a first-year player still under contract, regardless of whether they are on the roster during the Super Bowl, gets a half-cash bonus.
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How Much Are Players Paid for the Post-season?
The postseason presents an opportunity for the players to make it to the Super Bowl and earn extra money. In the 2023 playoffs, Wild Card teams made $41,500, divisional winners banked $46,500, and Conference champions pocketed about $69,000.
The Super Bowl remains to be one of the biggest events in sports. For any player in the NFL, it’s an event that not only gives them a chance to become a winner but also to make good cash.
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