(NEXSTAR) – When theKansas City Chiefsand theSan Francisco 49ers face off at the Super Bowl on Sunday, only one team will leave with the Lombardi Trophy. But the losers — and even some players who don’t even clock a single second of game time — will leave with a big bonus paycheck.
That’s because of a provision in the NFL’sbargaining agreementwith the Players Association. The agreement stipulates players on the winning team earn an extra $164,000 for playing in the Super Bowl, while players on the losing team earn $89,000.
That may not be a lot of money for the teams’ stars on multi-million dollar contracts, but 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was only paid around $870,000 last year, ESPN reports, making him one of the lowest paid QBs in the NFL. A winner’s bonus would be nearly 20% of his salary, and even the losing bonus would be about 10%.
Just that one check – for winners or losers – also easily tops the median U.S. household income, which is around$74,580.
This is on top of the $73,000 bonus that Chiefs and Niners players have already bagged for being conference champions, plus other sizable playoffs bonuses earned along the way.
Players are set to receive their Super Bowl bonus pay within 15 day of the big game, according to the agreement.
Chiefs and Niners players don’t even have to play in Sunday’s game to get the extra check, but there are exceptions to who gets the full amount. If you’ve been on the team’s roster for less than three games prior to the Super Bowl, you’re only entitled to half the full amount.
Players who get injured during the regular season, and are therefore dropped from the team’s active and inactive lists, could also get a quarter or half of the full bonus (depending on how many games they played, how many years they’ve been in the league, the status of their contract, and other factors).
The bonus associated with playing in the Super Bowl grows each year, according to the agreement. Last year the winners’ bonus was $157,000. Next year, it’s set to rise to $171,000.
By the 2030-31 football season (the last seasons covered in the most recent bargaining agreement), the Super Bowl winners will each take home an extra $228,000.
Super Bowl LVIII kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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That's because of a provision in the NFL's bargaining agreement with the Players Association. The agreement stipulates players on the winning team earn an extra $164,000 for playing in the Super Bowl, while players on the losing team earn $89,000.
What do the winners and losers of the Super Bowl get paid? ›
Players on the winning team in Super Bowl 58 will get $164,000 each. Players on the losing team will get $89,000. That's $7,000 more than last year's Super Bowl bonus. In the first Super Bowl back in 1967, players on the winning team received $15,000 and the losing team got $7,500.
How much do Super Bowl winners get as a bonus? ›
The latest collective bargaining agreement between the NFL Players Association and the NFL dictates that each member of the winning team will receive $164,000, a $7,000 bump over last year's total. Winners of the 2025 Super Bowl will receive $171,000.
How much money do you get for losing the Super Bowl? ›
Super Bowl winner: $164,000. Super Bowl loser: $89,000.
How much do the Chiefs players get for winning the Super Bowl? ›
According to the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, each eligible player on the Chiefs' roster will receive a check for $164,000 for being on the winning team in the Super Bowl.
Does Brock Purdy get a bonus for winning the Super Bowl? ›
Purdy will earn an extra $164,000 if San Francisco wins the Super Bowl.
Do Super Bowl losers get a ring? ›
They also get a ring – though not one to commemorate their presence at the Super Bowl. Super Bowl losers still get a ring honoring them as champions of their respective conference, the AFC or NFC. The ring designs vary from year to year, and they are customized to the player, including their name and jersey number.
What was Patrick Mahomes' bonus for winning the Super Bowl? ›
Patrick Mahomes Earns $1.25M Contract Bonus with Chiefs' Super Bowl 58 Win vs. 49ers | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report.
How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? ›
Do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? Despite the euphoria surrounding the event, entertainers do not get paid to play the Super Bowl. At least not what they usually make. They only make union scale for the performances, according to AZ Central, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK.
How much do Super Bowl refs make? ›
Money.com reports that in some cases, a couple of NFL referees earning up an average of $114,000 approximately for working with the NFL. For the Super Bowl, every referee will get a bonus and their salary can rage from $54,428 up to a maximum amount of $462,622.
They're not free: The cost per Super Bowl ring can run anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000. The New England Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX rings, for instance, cost $36,500 each. A full set of rings for a team can cost upwards of $5 million. Who pays for them: The NFL contributes $5,000 per ring for the first 150 rings.
Does the Super Bowl MvP get a bonus? ›
Super Bowl MVP Trophy
The MVP only receives a trophy, as no other prize is attached to the award.
How much does the winning coach of the Super Bowl get paid? ›
Andy Reid, Chiefs — $12 million.
What is Patrick Mahomes' salary? ›
Mahomes inked a 10-year, $450 million extension with the Chiefs during the 2020 offseason. The three-time Super Bowl MVP and the team reworked the deal last September so that Mahomes would make $208.1 million from 2023-26. The details of this latest financial maneuver were immediately unknown.
Does Mahomes get a bonus for MVP? ›
According to ESPN's Field Yates, Mahomes earns an extra $1.25 million for earning the NFL's MVP honors in 2022.
How much is Patrick Mahomes worth? ›
What is Patrick Mahomes' net worth? Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, has seen a meteoric rise not just on the field but also in his financial portfolio. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $40 million to $70 million.
How much does the MvP of the Super Bowl get? ›
Super Bowl MVP Trophy
SPORT Magazine presented the MVP award through 1989, and the NFL has presented it since. The MVP only receives a trophy, as no other prize is attached to the award. Winners received a car up until 2015.
How much will Mahomes make for winning the Super Bowl? ›
Mahomes' contract contains significant incentives, including an additional $1.25 million for clinching the Super Bowl victory, contingent upon his participation in at least 50% of the game's offensive snaps.
