Have you ever wondered how much electricity Americans use while watching the Super Bowl? From thrilling touchdowns to dramatic halftime shows, the energy consumption behind this iconic event is staggering. This article explores the estimated energy usage associated with watching the Super Bowl on TV, from the most recent 2024 game to all 58 games combined. Check out the immense energy footprint of this national pastime and which teams have contributed the most to it.
Key Takeaways
- Americans spent an estimated 36.39 million kWh of electrical energy watching the 2024 Super Bowl on TV, equivalent to the energy use of 1,923 homes for one year.
- From Super Bowl 1 to Super Bowl 58, Americans used an estimated 1.455 billion kWh of electrical energy watching the Super Bowl on TV; that’s equivalent to 76,896 homes’ energy use for one year.
- Americans have consumed an estimated 320.26 million kWh of electricity watching the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl — more than that of any other team.
How Much Energy Does Super Bowl Viewership Use?
- Americans spent an estimated 36.39 million kWh of electrical energy watching the 2024 Super Bowl on TV, equivalent to the energy use of 1,923 homes for one year. That’s equivalent to:
- 1,923 homes’ energy use for one year
- an average gas-powered car driving 36,467,942 miles
- charging 1,157,764,195 smartphones
- From Super Bowl 1 to Super Bowl 58, Americans used an estimated 1.455 billion kWh of electrical energy watching the Super Bowl on TV. That’s equivalent to:
- 76,896 homes’ energy use for one year
- carbon emissions of 64,429,265 gallons of gas
- powering 505,678 electric vehicles for one year
Which Teams Cause the Most Super Bowl Energy Usage?
- Americans have consumed an estimated 320.26 million kWh of electricity watching the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl — more than that of any other team — followed by the San Francisco 49ers (219.93 million kWh), Denver Broncos (211.93), Pittsburgh Steelers (193.84), and Dallas Cowboys (173.21).
- Super Bowls featuring the Chicago Bears had the highest average Nielsen rating (45.45).
- Among teams that have appeared in the Super Bowl at least five times, the Miami Dolphins (44.7) and Dallas Cowboys (44.66) have the highest average Nielsen rating.
Methodology
For this study, we leveraged SportsMediaWatch to understand Super Bowl viewership across the US since Super Bowl 1. Based on the estimated viewership and an estimated 0.07875 kWh per hour energy exertion for an average TV, we calculated the electrical energy exertion of Super Bowl viewership on TV by year and team.
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