Pizza really makes the cut among the football fans' most popular food choices.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — On the field of food battles, only one meal can reign supreme. Sure, chicken wings are great for snackers and burgers beat all on the barbecue. But if you need a food that can take a pile-on of toppings and handle the ups-and-downs of the Big Game, pizza certainly earns its crust.
Domino's told the APC they sell more than 11 million slices on that single day.
"We're going to be selling a couple hundred pizzas an hour during our crunch time," Marco's Pizza Managing Partner Darren Ezzo said. "Our busiest time of year is usually New Year's Eve, Halloween, and then, of course, Super Bowl. Super Bowl is probably the most pressure for the simple fact that it's usually within an hour and a half, it's all crunched and all at once."
Orders come through faster than a linebacker on game day, with "critical mass" hitting about one hour before kickoff, the APC said.
The earlier the better is the best way to order, Ezzo said, "because the crunch time is going to be between 4:30p and 6:30p. It is also usually easier for customers to call in and pick up their orders. "The easiest way is just to pick up from us. That is by far the easiest and quickest route for us," Ezzo said.
Overall, Marco's is already preparing their pizza boxes, toppings and dough to be fully prepared for the big day."We're expecting to probably sell about 150 pounds of wings, ten tubs of sauce, and we'll probably end up going through at least 800 pizzas for the day," said Ezzo.
Pizza Hut Shift Manager Porsche Ible said the best thing to do is know what time the game is coming on and place your order well in advance, "so that way we can prepare the order and have it there for you at the time that the game comes on," she stated.
The most popular topping? Pepperoni, naturally. And a LOT of it was used - more than 630,496 slices of it, in fact - to create the world's largest pizza. The 13,990-square-foot pie was made in January by Pizza Hut as part of a promotion for the return of its Big New Yorker pie.
Pizza Planet cited a 2019 National Restaurant Association study which said 61% of people surveyed consider 'za their "must-have" Super Bowl food. The foodie blog also shared data estimating more than $230 million is spent on frozen and deli-made pizzas in the two weeks leading up to the championship game.
Statista said the average adult will spend approximately $85.36 on food, beverages, and other items for Super Bowl viewing parties across the United States.
No matter how you slice it, pizza pie is as part of American tradition as the Super Bowl itself. And don't forget your local pizza shops if you consider pizza for your tailgate party.
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Food and drink
The top three most popular Super Bowl foods are chips and dip, chicken wings and pizza. It is estimated that 1.45 billion wings will be eaten, 10 million pounds of ribs will be sold the week of Super Bowl and 11.3 million pounds of potato chips will be eaten.
What is the #1 Super Bowl food? ›
"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.
What are the best numbers in the Super Bowl box? ›
The theme is that zero, seven and three are the best digits. Four is a solid fourth-best number. One has some value as a good final score chance, but isn't very likely in the first half.
How much pizza is eaten during the Super Bowl? ›
Pizza: Let's kick off with a slice of everyone's favorite game day food – pizza. Super Bowl Sunday sees a staggering increase in pizza orders. In fact, it's estimated that over 12 million pizzas are ordered on this day!
What are the top 10 foods ordered on Super Bowl Sunday according to Doordash? ›
Here are the nationwide results:
- Mozzarella Sticks.
- Boneless Wings.
- Chips & Salsa.
- Caesar Salad.
- Pepperoni Pizza.
- Fried Pickles.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Philly Cheesesteak.
Top Five Super Bowl Foods
- #1 Chicken Wings: The Unrivaled Super Bowl Food MVP. When it comes to Super Bowl snacking, chicken wings have long been crowned the most popular super bowl food. ...
- #2 Everything Bagel. ...
- #3 Cola Chicken. ...
- #4 Buffalo Cauliflower. ...
- #5 Air Fryer Taquitos.
Which are the greatest Super Bowls of all time?
- Super Bowl III - Jets 16-7 Colts - 1969. ...
- Super Bowl XIII - Steelers 35-31 Cowboys - 1979. ...
- Super Bowl XLII - Giants 17-14 Patriots - 2008. ...
- Super Bowl XLIX - Patriots 28-24 Seahawks - 2015. ...
- Super Bowl LI - Patriots 34-28 Falcons (OT) - 2017.
Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Download the NFL OnePass app to stay up to date on all official Super Bowl events. Things will look a little different at Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII!
Who is predicted to win the Super Bowl in 2024? ›
The San Francisco 49ers might have lost Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they enter 2024 as the best team in football and favorites to win Super Bowl LIX, according to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI).
Who is favored to win the Super Bowl? ›
The Kansas City Chiefs (+550) are the favorite to win Super Bowl LIX based on betting markets, followed by: San Francisco 49ers (+600) Baltimore Ravens (+900) Detroit Lions (+1200)
Ideally, it's good to have the 0-0 square early on. However, the chances of winning any particular slot continue to change as the game progresses. Around 20% of all first quarters wind up winning the 0-0 box. 20.9% wind-up with either 0-7 or 7-0.
Who is the oldest player to win the Super Bowl? ›
Tom Brady is the oldest in a win in a Super Bowl.
What are the top 3 pizza toppings? ›
Most Popular Pizza Toppings
- Pepperoni. This may not come as a surprise, but pepperoni is by far the most popular pizza topping in the United States. ...
- Extra Cheese. Also a classic, many Americans order extra cheese on their pies. ...
- Mushrooms. ...
- Onions. ...
- Sausage. ...
- Black Olives. ...
- Green Peppers. ...
- Pineapple.
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. Domino's told the APC they sell more than 11 million slices on that single day.
What is the number one beverage consumed during the Super Bowl? ›
The commercial impact of the Super Bowl
According to estimates in the United States, approximately 75% of fans opt for beer on game day, generating an estimated consumption of 1.23 billion liters or 325 million gallons, according to reports from the Dallas News portal.
What is the most popular food on the big game Sunday? ›
It's probably no surprise that chicken wings are the most popular game day food in NFL cities during football season. There's a 25% increase in orders, on average, on Sundays in season compared to Sundays out of football season.
What numbers are used for Super Bowl? ›
Since early in the game's history, the NFL has labeled almost every Super Bowl with a Roman numeral (more on that later) to designate where each matchup falls chronologically.
How many pounds of chicken wings are eaten 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.
