The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet as the AFC and NFC champions bid for ultimate NFL supremacy - but how much will the winning players receive for capturing the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy on Sunday?
This year's showpiece will see New England Patriots seeking an unprecedented seventh world championship against a Seattle Seahawks side who captured their one and only Super Bowl back in 2014.
Philadelphia Eagles denied the Kansas City Chiefs an historic three-peat 12 months ago, securing the biggest prize the sport has to offer as well as a handsome cash prize for each and every member of the winning team.
This weekend's hugely-anticipated showdown in Santa Clara, California, provides even bigger potential earnings for the players and coaches, so join us as we take a look at exactly what will be up for grabs...
How much will members of the Super Bowl winning team get?
Each member of the winning team could collect $171,000 (£127,000) although that total is dependent upon a number of factors.
Players will be eligible for the full winners bonus if:
- They have featured in at least three games during the regular season or playoffs, and are on the team’s active or inactive list when the Super Bowl takes place.
- They have featured in at least eight games (regular or postseason), irrespective of whether they are on the active/inactive list for the Super Bowl.
- They are a 'veteran player' who has suffered an injury during the regular season, but remain under contract with the franchise.
If a player doesn't fulfil at least one of those requirements, then they will be eligible to receive 50 percent of the bonus ($85,500) (£63,500) if:
- They have featured in either one or two games during the regular season or playoffs, and are on the team’s active or inactive list when the Super Bowl takes place.
- They have featured in between three and seven games during the regular season or playoffs, irrespective of whether they are on the active/inactive list for the Super Bowl.
- They are a 'first-year player' who has suffered an injury during the regular season, but remain under contract with the franchise.
How much will members of the losing Super Bowl team get?
To soften the blow of falling at the final hurdle, and missing out on a coveted Super Bowl winners ring, there is still a monetary return for the NFL stars on the losing team, with a potential $96,000 (£71,250) being awarded.
Again, identical to the thresholds for the winning team bonuses, losing team bonuses are distributed based on season appearances, contract length and current roster status.
