Super Bowl 2024: Game, parties, and team preferences divide America

The highly anticipated Super Bowl Sunday not only gathers people together but also reveals a diversity of interests among Americans. While football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the game itself, non-football fans are more drawn to the commercials, social gatherings, and the halftime show.

Varied preferences and team support

The division is not only in preferences but also in team support, with the 49ers gaining more favor in the West and the Chiefs in the Midwest. Interestingly, over half of the country expresses indifference towards the game's outcome, showing a greater interest in the festivities and commercials.

Importance of victory and betting

However, for genuine football fans, the victory of their preferred team holds more significance, and for some, betting adds to the excitement. A significant proportion of U.S. adults contemplate placing wagers on the game, with football fans being more inclined to do so compared to non-fans.

Following the game, a considerable number of football enthusiasts, particularly the younger demographic, advocate for making the day after the Super Bowl a federal holiday.

The sample was meticulously weighted based on gender, age, race, education, and past vote, aligning with the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey. The survey's margin of error stands at ±3.1 points.

With a mix of sporting enthusiasm, social gatherings, and commercial interest, the upcoming Super Bowl promises to be an event that holds different meanings for different segments of the American population.