Super Bowl Betting: Complete Guide for First-Time Bettors
New to sports betting? Here is the complete beginner's guide to Super Bowl betting — how to bet on the Super Bowl, the most common bet types, and responsible gambling tips.
Business Correspondent
The Super Bowl is the single biggest sports betting event of the year in the United States. An estimated $23+ billion was wagered legally on Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, and that number grows each year as more states legalize sports betting. Here is a complete beginner's guide to Super Bowl betting.
Where to Bet on the Super Bowl
Legal sports betting is available in over 30 US states and expanding. Major platforms include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and PointsBet. Each platform is licensed and regulated by state gaming authorities. Always bet on licensed, legal platforms rather than offshore sites or unlicensed bookmakers.
The Most Common Super Bowl Bet Types
The moneyline is the simplest bet — you pick the winner. The point spread requires the favorite to win by a specified margin. The over/under (total) lets you bet on whether the combined score will be above or below a specified number. These three bet types account for the majority of Super Bowl wagers.
Prop Bets
Prop bets are wagers on specific in-game events: the length of the national anthem, which team scores first, who scores the first touchdown, how many passing yards the MVP throws for, and hundreds of others. Prop betting is the fastest-growing segment of Super Bowl wagering and is particularly popular with casual bettors who want engagement beyond the game outcome.
Futures Betting
Super Bowl futures are bets placed weeks or months before the game on which team will win the championship. Higher potential payouts reward earlier betting when outcomes are less certain. The earlier you bet, the higher the potential return — but also the higher the risk of your pick not making it. For Super Bowl 2027 futures, see our Super Bowl matchup page.
Responsible Gambling
Set a budget before you begin and stick to it. Never bet more than you can afford to lose. Super Bowl betting should enhance the entertainment value of the game, not create financial stress. For more Super Bowl information, see our Super Bowl 2027 guide.
Key Takeaways
- Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for February 2027
- The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending champions (Super Bowl LIX, 2025)
- The Super Bowl draws 115–130 million viewers annually in the US
- A 30-second commercial spot costs approximately $6.5–7 million
- Tom Brady holds the record with 7 Super Bowl victories
Frequently Asked Questions
Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for the first Sunday of February 2027. The exact date has not yet been officially confirmed by the NFL, but it is expected to fall on February 2 or February 9, 2027.
Sarah Chen
Business CorrespondentSports business journalist, advertising industry analyst
Sarah Chen covers the business side of the Super Bowl including commercials, sponsorships, and the massive economic impact the game generates each year.
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