There are cities to watch football, then there is Philadelphia and of course the beloved Eagles. Some cities have football teams that once their team is out of the playoff hunt you don’t hear a peep from their fans, not the Eagles fan’s. They’ll still come out, watch football and just hate whoever the winner is, because that’s just what Philly does. One thing to remember, if you’re not with a large group of friends (that have your back) leave the Dallas Cowboys gear at home!
Many other teams and cities have very passionate fans, and will cheer beyond and back. Philadelphians though are on a whole different level of passion and care, just look at the back in 2017 at the NFL Draft at how many thousands of people came to be part of something special. True to Philadelphia fashion, it was the largest attended draft in history with over 250,000 fans in attendance.
Philadelphia has been lucky enough to experience their first Super Bowl win during the franchise’s historic run in 2018. That evening might be a little bit different than your traditional Super Bowl weekend party afterward. Philadelphia again showed why they have the most passionate fans. Lining Broad St. with tens of thousands of people in a celebration Philly has never seen before. Whether the Eagles are in it or not, Philadelphia invites you to the most passionate city in the world to come and watch the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Pools?
The Super Bowl has many traditions, wings and beer, chips and dips, and of course one of our favorites, the Super Bowl Pool. Some people take the Super Bowl poor rather serious and some people for big money. But the majority of pools come from the office, or a group of friends just looking to have some fun and keep the game interesting all the way through.
Gambling on sports has become almost as popular if not more popular as the sports themselves. The American Gaming Association estimated that 1 in 10 Americans would place a Super Bowl bet this year, and that a total of nearly $6 billion would be wagered. Some bets would be placed through illegal bookies or offshore online betting sites, and millions through contests like a casual game of squares whether with friends or colleagues.
Some football pools can get quite serious though, and can end in disaster. Looking back at the 2019 Super Bowl between the Rams and Patriots, one office pool got as large as $375,000, this isn’t your average $10 to $20 per square bet, this was more like a $5,000 per square bet. Unfortunately the money went missing during the game.
Some have absolutely no idea how to play a Super Bowl Pool, below we’ll show you a quick guide of how to play.
To start, Super Bowl pools are absolutely a game of luck, especially when getting your numbers randomly chosen for you. If they’re not randomly chosen you have a little better of a shot. There might be some better numbers that have come out a few more times than others, but overall it’s all about luck.
The basic premise is very simple, there is a 10 x 10 numbered grid to which each person has paid into. The numbers begin from 0 through 9 each on the X and Y axis (labeled by the team), after each quarter whoever has the 3 on the Patriots (X) side and a 0 on the Rams (Y) wins whatever the prize might be. Most payouts are done each quarter with the majority of pools having the largest prize for the final quarter of the game.
As we stated earlier, pools are a game of chance, but as we look back there are a few scenarios that do come out a bit more often than all the others. Some statistics from the 2017 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, well start with the 0-0 box is statistically the odds-on favorite. It has hit 16 times, the most of any single number combination. Obviously that doesn’t mean that is the only thing going to come out. It was a low scoring game, 0-0 makes sense. Although 0-0 might be the single-box record holder, the best combination of pairs would be 7-0. It has come out almost even for both NFC and AFC teams, 12 times (AFC 7, NFC 0) and 7 times (NFC 7, AFC 0). Much ado about nothing? Maybe, but 0 is also the best common denominator of sorts. There have been 200 quarters played over 50 Super Bowls, which means 200 possible numbers on each side (and 400 total); AFC 0 has come out a league-high 57 times, NFC 0 has hit a league-high 51 times, and together, that’s a current record of 108 instances of nothing.
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Philadelphia?
Field House
address
1150 Filbert St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Phone:215.629.1520
Website: fieldhousephilly.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibe:
Field House has 30+ draft beers and every table and booth has a view of one of the 35+ televisions, located in five distinct sound zones throughout the two-story space. They also have two big screen projectors, one in the main dining room and one in the private room, but the reservations to get seated near these fill up usually a week before. For Super Bowl specials, enjoy $10 pizzas and $4 select cans.
Parking
SP+ Parking
address
120 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Phone: 215.568.4025
Website: parking.com
Once you walk out of the parking lot be sure to hang a right up to Filbert Street, make another right, down the street is Field House.
Parkway 12th & Filbert Garage
address
1201 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Phone: 267.606.4045
Parkway on 12th is just a hop skip and a jump away, leaving the garage walk up towards Filbert street, away from Arch Street, hang a quick left onto Filbert and Field House is right in front of you.
Chickie’s & Pete’s
address
1526 Packer Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Phone: 215-218-0500
Website: chickiesandpetes.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibes: Sports Bar
Chickie’s and Pete’s voted ESPN’s #1 Sports Bar on the East Coast goes back a long way in the history of Philadelphia. Most well known for their Crab Fries, which are are crinkle-cut French fries sprinkled with a secret blend of crabby spices and served with its one-of-a-kind White Creamy Cheese Sauce for dipping.
Since 1977 the Ciarrocchi family has been serving up the neighborhood regulars with a smile on their face. Rapidly growing and expanding the Ciarrocchi family never let the quality suffer due to expansion of 12 locations.
Parking
Luckily for Chickie’s & Pete’s there is a large parking lot for free. The parking lot is located right in the same complex as the restaurant. No cost, no worries, just enjoy some crab fries!
Xfinity Live
address
1100 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Phone: 267.534.4264
Website: xfinitylive.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibe: Sports Bar, Entertainment
Xfinity Live is a very different experience than you may be used to, for some it may be a bit overwhelming, for others it’s just the right amount of craziness. Just within walking distance of all 3 stadiums, Wells Fargo Stadium, Citizens Bank Park, and Lincoln Financial Field. Xfinity Live also has five different areas to party, dance, and drink while watching the Super Bowl.
Parking
Xfinity Live Parking is a breeze, there is really not too much to worry about since there are Lots F & G within walking distance. No matter which bar you’re looking to go to parking is luckily something you never have to worry about.
Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse
address
1823 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Phone: 215.665.9500
Website: cavsrittenhouse.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibe: Sports Bar, Dancing
Cavanaugh’s across all 4 properties are known for unrivaled customer service the Cavanaugh’s group always provides top tier entertainment and great pricing. If you’re looking for a night out look no further than Cavanaugh’s! With over 50 different beers in house and on draft and a kitchen open 7 days a week until 1:00am and 1:30am on the weekends is a perfect place to relax and watch the Super Bowl with friends.
Parking 1845 Walnut Garage
address
1845 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Phone: 267.606.4071
Parking 1845’s entrance is on Walnut street, just around the corner from Cavanaugh’s. Make your first but right and another right heading towards 19th.
Fox & Hound
address
1501 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Phone: 215.732.8610
Website: foxandhound.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibe: Sports Bar, Dancing
Parking:
Fox & Hound is a large sports bar with many tables that has 17 televisions and 9 types of drafts beers. There is a ton of space for you and all your friends to hang out all day long. There are also fun and games such as the Golden Tee golf game, enjoy playing this prior to the football game a round or two of darts. Feels very much like the corner bar in South Philly, with all of the comforts of home.
Latimer Parking
address
1510 Latimer Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Phone: 215.545.2314
Latimer parking garage is one of the best when it comes to customer service, it’s also only one black away from Fox & Hound. Come out of the garage, make a left, walk to the end of the block (Locust St.) make a right. Walk down about 45 second and it’s on your right hand side.
Miller’s Ale House
address
1501 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Phone: 215.383.1686
Website: millersalehouse.com
Neighborhood: South Philly
Vibe: Sports-Pub, Casual
Enjoy food, beers and drinks while watching on roughly 70 different tvs located throughout their bar areas and restaurant area. Savor food selections such as Filet Mignon and original pasta dishes to fresh salads and their signature fresh, boneless chicken Zingers tossed in your favorite sauces, as their extensive menu offers something for everyone. There are 75 beer varieties, including sought-after foreign imports and craft brews, signature cocktail pitchers and loads of specialty drinks as well.
Parking
Parking is a breeze, no worries about a garage, a walk, or even to pay. Parking is available to everyone coming to Miller’s Ale House in South Philly.
