WASHINGTON — The National Chicken Council (NCC) announced that the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving is almost here, as Kansas City and San Francisco are about to battle in Super Bowl LVIII. According to the group, Americans will consume 1.45 billion wings while watching the game.
“Football is great. Wings are great. But they’re even better together,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super. “Sure, you can have your chips, your guacamole, your pizza. But when it comes to menus next Sunday, wings rule the roost.”
This year’s consumption prediction is flatcompared to 2023. NCC added that 1.45 billion wings are enough for every man, woman and child in the United States to eat four wings each.
The US Department of Agriculture reported that chicken production levels are slightly down from last year and wing stocks in cold storage down 13% in November compared to the previous year. NCC noted that this could explain the higher demand and higher wholesale prices on wings.
At the retail level, fresh chicken wing prices are down by about 5% from January 2023, and frozen wing prices are down 11%, according to data from Circana.
NCC said Americans are more likely to prefer eating bone-in, traditional wings (53%) over boneless wings. Two in five consumers say breast is their favorite cut of chicken, but wings are second. Out of the many wing sauces to choose from, consumers prefer barbecue (52%), ranch (46%) and buffalo/hot sauce (41%).
FAQs
According to the group, Americans will consume 1.45 billion wings while watching the game. “Football is great. Wings are great. But they're even better together,” said NCC spokesperson Tom Super.
How many chicken wings are consumed for the Super Bowl? ›
According to the report, 1.45 billion wings is enough to give four of them to each man, woman and child in the United States. It's also enough to fill every seat in all 30 NFL stadiums with 693 wings.
How many chicken wings are eaten on Super Bowl Sunday 2024? ›
Each year, the National Chicken Council announces how many chicken wings will be consumed during the Super Bowl through its annual Chicken Wing Report. In 2024: 1.45 billion (yes, with a B) wings will be consumed while professional athletes run up and down the field and Swifties enjoy glimpses of Taylor in the stands.
How much money is spent on chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday? ›
According to some estimates, 1.25 billion dollars' worth of chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday, which would equate to 162.5 million pounds of chicken on that day alone.
How many chicken wings were eaten on the biggest football game of the year? ›
1.45 billion wings is enough for every man, woman and child in the United States to eat four wings each.
How many wings does Wingstop sell on Super Bowl? ›
Wingstop apparently scored during the Super Bowl. The NFL's annual championship game, which has almost singularly taken chicken wings from an obscure product into a major industry menu item, has long been a strong sales day for the Dallas-based chain. But this year the company sold 16 million wings on game day.
What is the number one food consumed during the Super Bowl? ›
1 In 7 Americans Order Take Out
"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.
Why do people eat wings during the Super Bowl? ›
So what's the link to football? The buffalo chicken wing got lots of coverage during the early 1990s when the Buffalo Bills played in the SuperBowl for four consecutive years. Today, chicken wings are a staple of the SuperBowl experience.
Who has the most Super Bowl wings? ›
Which teams have the most Super Bowl wins? The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are both tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six each. The Patriots also have the most Super Bowl appearances in history with 11, having lost the title game five times.
How much pizza is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday? ›
The American Pizza Community (yes, it's a thing) said that over the last few years, about 12.5 million pizzas are ordered, baked, and delivered to football fanatics on Super Bowl Sunday.
What Happens To The 725 Million Wingless Chickens After The Super Bowl? Chicken wings are, without a doubt, the most popular Super Bowl food. The National Chicken Council estimates that 1.45 billion chicken wings will be eaten during the 2024 Super Bowl played between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
What is the most expensive Super Bowl commercial ever? ›
The most expensive Super Bowl commercial ever was a tie between the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant commercials during the 2020 Super Bowl. They were both 90 seconds long and cost $16.8 million each. However, Budweiser has purchased the most Super Bowl commercials in total.
How many chickens are killed each year? ›
Worldwide, estimates suggest more than 70 billion chickens are killed each year, not including chickens killed by the egg industry. Broiler chickens — chickens raised for their meat — are bred to gain weight at a rapid pace so they can be slaughtered at around 6 weeks old.
How many wings are consumed during the Super Bowl? ›
According to the National Chicken Council's (NCC) 2024 Wing Report, Americans will consume over a billion wings when the Chiefs and 49ers kick off in Las Vegas. 1.45 billion, to be exact. Tom Super, a spokesman for the NCC, said football and wings go hand-in-hand.
What is the biggest day of the year to eat chicken wings? ›
Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for eating chicken wings, when more than 1.25 billion wings are eaten in America on this day each year.
What is the most popular Super Bowl snack? ›
Tortilla chips took the top spot for the No. 1 must-have snack during a game day party, followed by cola, cheese dips and salsas.
Why are chicken wings popular for Super Bowl? ›
But, in 1964, the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York decided to turn the typical soup-stock staple into a spicy finger food to feed a hungry crowd. For a few years after they first served them, wings gained popularity in the bar scene — then came Super Bowl I, turning them into a sporting event tradition.
How many chicken wings per serve? ›
A serving of chicken wings is 4.4 ounces, or about four wings. Portion size, or how much of a particular food you actually eat, is important for staying slim. But most of the time you have to "guesstimate" the right serving size.
How many pizzas consumed the Super Bowl? ›
The American Pizza Community (yes, it's a thing) said that over the last few years, about 12.5 million pizzas are ordered, baked, and delivered to football fanatics on Super Bowl Sunday.
