SPORTS + LIFE

SuperBowl LV: The Event in Numbers

43. Tom Brady's age, making him the oldest player to appear in the big game

Alfonso Guerrero
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3 min readFeb 3, 2021

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As a self-described sports fanatic, I’m excited and looking forward to Super Bowl LV this Sunday, when the defending champions, Kansas City Chiefs, will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are also hosting the game (more on this below).

However, in case you don’t follow sports too closely, then let me be the one to break the news, the Super Bowl is this Sunday.

Suppose you want to impress your friends, husband, colleagues, or others. These fun facts and numbers will provide some extra insight into the game, both on-the-field, and off-the-field.

100,000,000. The estimated number of people in the United States will watch the Super Bowl at some point during the game.

42,000,000. The number of followers for halftime performer, The Weeknd. According to Instagram + Twitter.

23,200,000. Americans plan to place a bet on the game, according to new American Gaming Association research.

  • +63% YoY Growth for bets made on online Sportsbooks
  • 56% of bettors plan to bet on the Chiefs (Favorites: -3)
  • 44% of bettors plan to bet on…

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