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The Ultimate Super Bowl Drinking Game

The Super Bowl is more than just a football game; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a spectacle that brings together millions of people around the world. And what better way to enhance this already thrilling experience than with a carefully crafted drinking game tailored to the biggest moments of the evening?

Whether you’re a die-hard fan rooting for your favorite team, just in it for the commercials and halftime show, or tuning in exclusively for a glimpse of Taylor Swift, this Super Bowl drinking game is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to your viewing party. So grab your friends, stock up on your beverage choice (boozy or not), and get ready to elevate your Super Bowl viewing party with these rules that guarantee laughs, cheers, and maybe a few spilled drinks along the way.

#SpoonTip: Drinking can be fun, but be responsible. Spoon does not promote binge or underage drinking. Stay safe!

Now, onto the rules.

Predict the opening coin toss

Pick either heads or tails on the opening coin toss; if you lose, take a shot. Take a chance and see if luck is on your side.

An interception is made by either team.

Take a shot to celebrate or mourn, depending on which team you’re rooting for.

The camera cuts to Taylor Swift.

Last year, Taylor Swift attended Super Bowl LVIII to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs take on (and beat) the San Francisco 49ers. Reports indicate that she will be in attendance again this year to watch her “Lover” and his team go head-to-head with the Philadelphia Eagles. When the camera pans to the pop icon, take a sip.

Another celebrity in the crowd gets highlighted on camera.

Take a sip anytime you spot a celebrity, besides Taylor Swift, in the crowd.

Kendrick Lamar brings out a surprise guest during his halftime performance.

The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most-watched musical performance of the year. This year, Kendrick Lamar will take the stage with SZA and fans are wondering if he will bring out more special guests since many performers in the past have done so. If he does, take a shot and enjoy the performance.

The team you’re rooting against gets a penalty.

Take a shot and revel in your opponent’s misfortune.

A field goal is missed.

Take a sip and watch as the momentum of the game shifts.

Jason Kelce is spotted.

Brother to Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce is a former Philadelphia Eagles center and will be rooting for both teams. With his brother and former teammates playing the biggest football game of the year, the cameras may be pointed in his direction all night. Take a shot when you see him.

There’s a tie at the end of any quarter.

Take a shot and brace yourself for an intense next quarter.

Your team scores a touchdown.

Finish your drink in celebration and cheer on your team.

There’s a baby or animal in the commercial.

Some people tend to watch the Super Bowl in anticipation of the new commercials being debuted. In the past, many of these had either babies or animals in them. Take a sip anytime an ad includes one and enjoy the cuteness overload.

A quarterback gets sacked.

Take a drink and feel the tension rise as the defense makes a big play.

A coach yells at a referee.

When a coach unleashes their frustration at a referee, it’s a raw display of the stakes involved in every decision on the field. As the tension rises, the coach’s outburst serves as a reminder of the immense pressure and dedication that drives every aspect of the game. Take a shot every time a coach/referee interaction gets a little too heated.

A point is scored, including safeties.

Pace yourself and take a sip for each point scored.

Tom Brady correctly predicts a play.

Tom Brady is set to make his Super Bowl broadcast debut on Fox Sports this year, and if he predicts a play that actually happens, it’s time to drink.

With these rules in place, you’re guaranteed to have a Super Bowl 2025 viewing experience unlike any other. Whether your team emerged victorious or fell just short of glory, one thing is for certain, with the help of this drinking game, you’re for sure going to have a night to remember. So here’s to the players, the fans, and the unforgettable moments that make the Super Bowl the most-watched sporting event in America.

Kayla is a senior at Suffolk University majoring in print/web journalism from Wilmington, MA. She transferred in 2022 from Hofstra University where she was involved in Her Campus and the Hofstra Chronicle. Kayla continues to write for Her Campus Suffolk and is a writer/copy editor for the Suffolk Journal. After graduating in the Spring of 2024, she hopes to continue writing for a magazine and/or work in the social media field. When not studying or working, she likes to spend her time shopping, writing and hanging out with her cat, Ozzie!