COVID-19 to put a Damper on Superbowl Party Plans

COVID-19 concerns are tackling in-person Super Bowl party plans this year, according to a new healthinsurance.com national survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. More than two-thirds of those individuals said that they have or know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, 50% said they plan to spend the big game with just their immediate household this year. Social distancing is spurring virtual Super Bowl parties, with 13% of those surveyed said they will be attending.

With more people staying home, 30% said that they are more interested in the Super Bowl this year. It wouldn’t be Super Bowl Sunday without the snacks, and it may mean the 52% who made a health-related New Year’s Resolution having a cheat day. 73% said they will eat chips and snacks during the Super Bowl; 56% will eat wings; and 46% will drink beer.

Key Takeaways:

• 68% have or know someone who has tested positive for COVID-19
• 83% are more aware of their health & the health of those around them because of COVID-19
• 30% are more interested in the Super Bowl this year
• 50% plan to spend the Super Bowl with just their household this year
• 13% are attending a virtual Super Bowl Party this year
• 73% will eat chips and snacks during the Super Bowl
• 56% will eat wings during the Super Bowl
• 46% will drink beer during the Super Bowl
• 46% said the actual game interests them the most about the Super Bowl
• 24% said commercials interests them the most about the Super Bowl
• 18% said the half-time show interests them the most about the Super Bowl
• 10% said the Super Bowl snacks interests them the most about the Super Bowl

Edited by Maryssa Gordon, Senior Editor, Price of Business Digital Network