Super Bowl 58: Even if you don't know who's playing, grab these food deals for the win

There's something happening Sunday, Feb. 11. Hold on, it'll come to me.

Oh yeah, there's a football game playing on TV. And not just any football game but THE football game: Super Bowl LVIII.

For those who are more into the food than the big game, here are the basics, along with entertaining ideas and lots of deals and freebies to intercept.

When is Super Bowl 58?

Super Bowl 2024 will be played Sunday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

And in case you're coming in at the very beginning, it's a football game. American-style football, not fútbol, which we call soccer.

Who is playing in the 2024 Super Bowl?

Playing in this year's Super Bowl are the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.

Want to impress others?

This will be the fourth time the Chiefs have played in a Super Bowl. The Chiefs are led by their quarterback, two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. His favorite target is tight end Travis Kelce.

Yes, Kelce is the person you've been hearing about who is connected to superstar Taylor Swift, who has her own run to make to get to the game on time since she'll be performing in Japan right before the Super Bowl.

San Francisco 49ers staged a 34-31 comeback win over the Detroit Lions to get into this year's Super Bowl.  This is their eighth appearance in the big game and they'll face the defending champions. San Francisco's quarterback Brock Purdy has been leading the 49ers throughout the season.

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Where will Super Bowl 58 be played?

The game will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the first time the venue has ever hosted a Super Bowl.

How many people will watch Super Bowl 58?

The National Retail Federation estimates a record 200.5 million adults in the U.S. plan to watch the game.

Is it Super Bowl LVIII or Super Bowl 58?

Both are the same thing. LVIII is Roman numerals for 58. And you thought you'd never see them again after school.

How much are people spending on Super Bowl food and merch in 2024?

The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend a record $17.3 billion on food, drinks, apparel, party decorations and more for Super Bowl 58. That comes to $86.04 per person.

In 2024, 112.2 million people plan to throw or attend a party, and another 16.2 million plan to watch the game at a bar or restaurant.

That's about $1 billion — yes, that's billion — more than last year’s big game.

Where does most of the money go? A total of 80% is for food and beverages, with team apparel a far second at 13%. TVs, decorations and furniture account for other measurable spending for the game.

What are the favorite Super Bowl foods?

In Florida, pizza is the most searched Super Bowl food, according to JeffBet. Chili comes in as No. 2. That one is probably not a finger food. Wondering what else made the list? No. 3 was deviled eggs.

Nationally, pizza also came in as the top Super Bowl food. Here are the Top 10 in the U.S., according to JeffBet:

1. Pizza

2. Chili

3. Deviled eggs

4. Buffalo chicken dip

5. Guacamole

6. Jambalaya

7. Chicken wings

8. Sloppy Joes

9. Bruschetta

10. Quesadillas

According to Forbes, though, the most popular foods to munch through the Super Bowl are chips and dip (73% planning on serving) and pizza (52% planning to serve).

Looking for a healthier option? Look for the 37% planning to put out fruits and vegetables.

Delish puts the No. 1 Super Bowl food in Florida as smoked fish dip. If you're planning on serving some chicken wings, lemon pepper is the top flavor in Florida.

It's hard to go wrong with any of the foods on any of the lists, especially if you manage to find a freebie or good deal. Speaking of which ...

Looking for Super Bowl food deals?

As food inflation continues to affect our buying habits, shoppers are becoming more conscious of where their spending is going, according to Forbes. A study found 43%’s purchases are heavily influenced by deals they find in their supermarket. 

Whether you're throwing a party or just looking for food deals for yourself, here are some ways to save some money.

• Buffalo Wild Wings’ Free Wings For America: If the game goes into overtime, Buffalo Wild Wings will offer one free order of six boneless or traditional wings for everyone in America, redeemable on Monday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. local time. The offer is available for dine-in and in-person takeout only.

• #SaveTheCelery: Jif intends to #SaveTheCelery that comes with all those wing platters you've bought. The company is partnering with Gopuff to provide free jars of Jif. Check first to see if Gopuff delivers in your area. How do you get the 16-ounce jar of peanut butter? Go to savethecelery at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 and click on check availability.

• Gopuff offers on Feb. 11:

  • Starry: After the Starry Super Bowl commercial airs, customers who place an order on Gopuff will get a free bottle of Starry while supplies last.

  • Tums: Visit TUMSHalftimeHeroes.com during halftime to receive a free 60-count bottle of Tum Chewy Bites while supplies last.

• Zaxby’s: Celebrate the game with a "Buy One, Get One Free" offer on 10 Boneless Wings tossed in one of Zaxby's eight signature sauces. The offer is valid Feb. 10 through Feb. 11 for online orders only. To take advantage of the BOGO offer, download the Zaxby's app and add at least two orders of the 10 count Boneless Wings to your cart to receive one order of wings for free. The reward will be applied at checkout.

• Sonic is offering a couple of deals:

  • BOGO Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites: Between Feb. 8 and Feb. 11, Sonic app users will get a unique code for a BOGO deal on Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites for online or in-person orders, not including the 20 piece Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites.

  • 5 Under $10 “For the Win”: From now until the end of February, fans can get five Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburgers for under $10 (or just one for $1.99).

• Applebees: Applebee's is offering customers 20 free boneless wings with a Applebee's To Go or a delivery order of $40 or more. Use the promo code BIGGAME24.

• TGI Fridays 50-cent wings deal: TGI Fridays has 50-cent Wings all day on Super Bowl Sunday when you dine in.

• Marco's Pizza: On game day, if you use code HD189 on the Marco's Pizza website for delivery or in-person carryout, you can get your hands on two medium, one-topping pizzas, a Cheezybread, and a 2-liter bottle of soda for $21.99.

• Fazoli's: Get a pizza and 10 boneless wings for $16.99 at participating locations on game day. Use the code Football24 on Fazoli's website.

• Popeyes via DoorDash: Order Popeyes via DoorDash between Feb. 9 and Feb. 11 and spend a minimum of $15. You'll get 12 wings free of charge. For DashPass holders, you'll get a free 12-piece combo with a $15 minimum purchase. No code required.

• Moe's Southwest Grill: Moe Rewards members can get 20% off any meal kit on Feb. 10 or Feb. 11. Loyalty members can apply the reward at checkout.

• Carvel: Anytime until Feb. 11, get $5 off Carvel's Game Ball Cakes. Order through DoorDash, Grubhub, or Uber Eats. The football-shaped Game Ball ice cream cakes will be available at participating locations while supplies last.

• Chipotle: If you purchase a full-priced entrée in the Chipotle app (or on its website), use the promo code "QUESO24" from Feb. 5 to Feb. 11 to get a free small side (or topping) of Queso Blanco with your order.

• Firehouse Subs: If you order one or more platters through the Firehouse Subs app on Feb. 11, you'll get them for 25% off.

Still hungry? Check out this list for even more deals.

Where is Gopuff available in Florida?

Cities in Florida where Gopuff operates are:

• Pensacola

• Tallahassee

• Gainesville

• Jacksonville

• Orlando

• Tampa

• St. Petersburg

• Miami (from Pompano Beach to Coral Gables)

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Super Bowl 2024: Food deals, discounts, freebies in Florida