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Super Bowl LX prize money as the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy
Everything you need to know about the prize money for Super Bowl LX
- The Matchup: The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This is the 60th edition of the Super Bowl, which means it’s Super Bowl LX.
- The Quarterback Battle: The match features a compelling showdown between New England’s rising star Drake Maye and Seattle’s resurgent Sam Darnold. Maye is aiming to establish his credentials as the heir to the Patriots’ dynasty, while Darnold seeks to cap off a career-defining comeback season.
- Winning Team Payout: Each player on the victorious team is set to pocket a post-season bonus of £131,000 ($178,000). This sum is part of a collective bargaining agreement that raises the “winner’s share” annually.
- Losing Team Payout: Even the players on the defeated side will collect a substantial bonus, banking £76,000 ($103,000) for their appearance. This guarantees that every athlete on the active roster is rewarded for the extra week.
- Highest Annual Earners: While several stars are on the pitch, the highest-paid player in the league currently is Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott at £44million ($60m) per year. Among those actually playing in Super Bowl LX, Maye is one of the top earners this season due to his high-draft-pick contract and performance incentives.
- Maximum Playoff Earnings: A player who wins the Super Bowl after competing in every possible playoff round (Wild Card, Divisional and Conference) can earn a total of $376,000 (£276,000) in bonuses. This total “sweep” is only possible for teams like the Patriots, who did not have a first-round bye.
- The Halftime Show: Global superstar Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Apple Music Halftime Show. His performance is expected to be one of the most-watched musical events of the year, continuing the tradition of massive pop-culture spectacles.
- Historical Significance: This is the first time in over 50 years that both Super Bowl teams entered the season with 60/1 odds or higher. It marks a complete shift in the NFL hierarchy, as both Mike Vrabel and Mike Macdonald have turned their respective franchises around in record time.
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