It is the only day of the year when people do not grumble about ads.
Okay, that is not true. People will undoubtedly gripe about the advertising on Sunday, but this will be due to unrealistic expectations.
People are looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday for a variety of reasons. Eagles and Chiefs fans are ecstatic to cheer on their respective teams. The rest of the world hopes that both teams will lose. Of course, it’s a perfect night to drink and snack on chips, dip, pizza, and wings.
Many people watch the Super Bowl to see the advertisements.
Some make us laugh; others make us cry. Some confound us, while others make us wonder what the heck that commercial was about. If you enjoy surprises, stop reading because we are about to spoil some of the best Super Bowl commercials this year.
How much does a Super Bowl commercial cost in 2025?
A 30-second commercial for Super Bowl 59 costs approximately $7 million, however some corporations have reported paying closer to $8 million, according to USA TODAY Ad Meter.
According to Variety, companies have paid up to $4.5 million for pre-game commercials, while post-game ads cost roughly $4 million.
Fox sold out of inventory in early November, so the price definitely did not discourage advertisers from submitting large checks. Budweiser, Doritos, Uber Eats, GoDaddy, and more familiar names will join in on the fun.
State Farm is significantly absent from this year’s program, having decided to drop their advertisement following the tragic fires in Los Angeles.
Kia is likewise on the sidelines this season, along with several other automakers, including Honda and Toyota. Car and truck Super Bowl commercial share has fallen in recent years, allowing other industries to get more exposure.
How long is a Super Bowl commercial?
The average Super Bowl commercial lasts 30 seconds, but it can be longer if firms are willing to spend more for it.
Super Bowl commercial price history
Here’s what 30-second Super Bowl ads have cost through the years:
- Super Bowl 1, 1967 – $37,500
- Super Bowl 2, 1968 – $54,500
- Super Bowl 3, 1969 – $55,000
- Super Bowl 4, 1970 – $78,200
- Super Bowl 5, 1971 – $72,500
- Super Bowl 6, 1972 – $86,100
- Super Bowl 7, 1973 – $88,100
- Super Bowl 8, 1974 – $103,500
- Super Bowl 9, 1975 – $107,000
- Super Bowl 10, 1976 – $110,000
- Super Bowl 11, 1977 – $125,000
- Super Bowl 12, 1978 –$162,300
- Super Bowl 13, 1979 – $185,000
- Super Bowl 14, 1980 – $222,000
- Super Bowl 15, 1981 – $275,000
- Super Bowl 16, 1982 – $324,300
- Super Bowl 17, 1983 – $400,000
- Super Bowl 18, 1984 – $368,200
- Super Bowl 19, 1985 – $525,000
- Super Bowl 20, 1986 – $550,000
- Super Bowl 21, 1987 – $600,000
- Super Bowl 22, 1988 – $645,500
- Super Bowl 23, 1989 – $675,500
- Super Bowl 24, 1990 – $700,400
- Super Bowl 25, 1991 – $800,000
- Super Bowl 26, 1992 – $850,000
- Super Bowl 27, 1993 – $850,000
- Super Bowl 28, 1994 – $900,000
- Super Bowl 29, 1995 – $1.15 million
- Super Bowl 30, 1996 – $1.085 million
- Super Bowl 31, 1997 – $1.2 million
- Super Bowl 32, 1998 – $1.29 million
- Super Bowl 33, 1999 – $1.6 million
- Super Bowl 34, 2000 – $2.1 million
- Super Bowl 35, 2001 – $2.2 million
- Super Bowl 36, 2002 – $2.2 million
- Super Bowl 37, 2003 – $2.2 million
- Super Bowl 38, 2004 – $2.3 million
- Super Bowl 39, 2005 – $2.4 million
- Super Bowl 40, 2006 – $2.5 million
- Super Bowl 41, 2007 – $2.385 million
- Super Bowl 42, 2008 – $2.699 million
- Super Bowl 43, 2009 – $2.999 million
- Super Bowl 44, 2010 – $2.954 million
- Super Bowl 45, 2011 – $3.1 million
- Super Bowl 46, 2012 – $3.5 million
- Super Bowl 47, 2013 – $3.8 million
- Super Bowl 48, 2014 – $4 million
- Super Bowl 49, 2015 – $4.25 million
- Super Bowl 50, 2016 – $4.5 million
- Super Bowl 51, 2017 – $5 million
- Super Bowl 52, 2018 – $5.2 million
- Super Bowl 53, 2019 – $5.3 million
- Super Bowl 54, 2020 – $5.6 million
- Super Bowl 55, 2021 – $5.5 milllion
- Super Bowl 56, 2022 – $6.5 million
- Super Bowl 57, 2023 – $7 million
- Super Bowl 58, 2024 – $7 million
- Super Bowl 59, 2025 – $7 million, with some brands reportedly paying around $8 million
Super Bowl Ad Spoilers
This year has some fantastic events scheduled. We’ll witness a Macho Man Randy Savage parody, as well as the Muppets. If you want to ensure a successful commercial, you must use Muppets.
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