Here’s what players earn when they’re in Super Bowl LVII

Yes, of course the game is about bragging about the Vince Lombardi trophy and the fame that comes with it. But players who make it to the end of the NFL season also get a nice financial boost. However, the amounts each player pocket depends on a variety of factors.

How Much Are Super Bowl LVII Winners Paid?

According to the latest contract with the NFL, each member of the winning team will rake in $157,000, $7,000 more than what the Los Angeles Rams earned last year. Next year’s Super Bowl LVIII winners will receive $164,000.

You will receive these checks within 15 days of the game.

How Much Do Super Bowl LVII Losers Get Paid?

While it doesn’t take the sting out of losing, the $82,000 earned by the losing team’s players might make them feel a little better. As with the winners, that’s $7,000 more than the Bengals raised a year ago. And next year the total will increase by the same amount.

Does every player get the same amount?

not you. Depending on their length of time in the league and their squad status, some players could only receive half of the above amounts. That’s how it breaks down.

Players get a full bonus when…

• Have played at least three previous games during the regular season or playoffs and will be on the team’s active or inactive list when the Super Bowl is played
• They have played at least eight previous games (regular or postseason), whether or not they are on the active/inactive list.
• You are an experienced player who was injured during the regular season but is still under contract.

Players get 50% of the bonus if…

• Have played fewer than three previous games during the regular season or playoffs and are on the team’s active or inactive list when the Super Bowl is played
• They are not on the active/inactive list but have played between three and seven games during the regular season or playoffs.
• You are a freshman who was injured during the regular season but is still under contract.