All the players of the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks who take to the field in Super Bowl LX dream of lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy and receiving the coveted NFL championship ring. However, only one of the two teams achieves that goal. Nevertheless, losing the biggest game in professional football does not mean going home empty-handed.
The NFL guarantees a significant financial compensation for all players who participate in the Super Bowl, regardless of the outcome. The amount each player receives depends on the outcome of the game and their status within the team throughout the season.
How much do the Super Bowl LX winners get paid?
Each player on the championship team of Super Bowl LX will receive a bonus of $171,000, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement signed in 2020 between the NFL and the Players Association (NFLPA).
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This figure represents an increase of $7,000 compared to the prize awarded to the previous year’s champions. In addition, the agreement already includes a further increase for next season: the winners of Super Bowl 2026 will receive $178,000 per player.
The bonus is in addition to each player’s regular salary, making the Super Bowl one of the highest-paid games on the U.S. sporting calendar.
How much do the Super Bowl LX losers earn?
Although the money does not erase the emotional blow of losing the final, the runners-up also receive significant compensation. Each will earn $96,000 for their participation in Super Bowl LX.
As with the champions, the figure will increase next year. Players who lose the 2026 Super Bowl will receive $103,000 per person.
Not all players earn the same
The Super Bowl bonus is not distributed evenly. The final amount depends on the player’s time in the league, participation in the season and status within the roster.
Some players receive 100% of the bonus, while others only get 50% of the total amount.
Who gets the full Super Bowl bonus?
Players receive 100% of the prize money if they meet any of the following conditions:
- They have played at least three regular season or playoff games and are on the team’s active or inactive roster during the Super Bowl.
- They have participated in eight or more games this season, regardless of their roster status at the time of the game.
- They are veteran players who suffered injuries during the regular season, but remain under contract.
Who only receives 50% of the bonus?
Players only receive half the prize if:
- They played fewer than three games and are on the active or inactive list for the Super Bowl.
- Not on the active/inactive list, but participated in between three and seven games of the season.
- They are first-year players who were injured during the regular season but remain under contract.
Ultimately, the Super Bowl LX is not only the sporting pinnacle of the NFL, but also an event of enormous economic impact for those who compete in it. Beyond lifting the Lombardi Trophy, all players receive compensation that reflects the magnitude of the spectacle, although the differences in bonuses show how the league rewards experience, consistency and role within the team
Winning remains the ultimate goal, but even in defeat, the Super Bowl leaves a reward that few games in professional sports can match.
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