The teams are set (it’s The New York Giants vs. The New England Patriots, in case you live under a rock) and Super Bowl 46 is just days away. Here at CouponCabin.com, we are consumed with prepping for the big day. In the next few days, you’ll be seeing some great Super Bowl deals and party planning tips so stay tuned.

All this Super Bowl talk got us wondering if everyone else is as crazy about the Super Bowl as we are. Our latest CouponCabin survey showed that nearly four-in-ten U.S. adults said the Super Bowl is the best major sporting event. We also asked which life events they would miss to attend a Super Bowl game featuring their favorite NFL team and the results were shocking. Of those who have a favorite NFL team, the top response was a vacation at 23 percent, followed by:

• An important work responsibility – 21 percent
• Wedding of a close friend or family member – 20 percent
• Funeral of a loved one – 19 percent
• Birth of their child – 15 percent

Missing major life events for a Super Bowl game demonstrates the NFL football game’s widespread popularity among Americans. Unsurprisingly, 56 percent of U.S. adults said they plan to watch the Super Bowl this year. Men are significantly more likely to watch the Super Bowl this year at 67 percent, compared to 46 percent of women.

Not everyone watches the Super Bowl solely for love of the game, though. While 47 percent of those who plan to watch the Super Bowl this year said it’s because they love NFL football and would never miss it, others reported different reasons for tuning in. Nearly four-in-ten (37 percent) said they will watch the game primarily for the commercials. Women are significantly more likely to do this than men, at 44 percent to 31 percent, respectively. One-third (33 percent) said they will watch the game because it’s fun to go to a Super Bowl party. Check in tomorrow for our Super Bowl party tips!

No matter what the reason for tuning into the Super Bowl, many viewers get caught up in the fun and activities associated with the game and end up overspending. It’s important to be prudent and not break your budget, especially if you’re hosting a party or traveling to see your team. In addition, those who plan to wager on the game, whether in office pools or more serious arenas, should make sure they exercise caution to not get carried away.

Betting on the Super Bowl is a common practice for many, as nearly one-third (31 percent) of U.S. adults said they’ve ever bet on the outcome of a Super Bowl game in the past. Men are significantly more likely than women to say they’ve bet on the game, at 41 percent and 21 percent, respectively. When it comes to wins and losses, the survey found the following of U.S. adults who’ve ever bet on a Super Bowl:

• Won $100 or more – 44 percent
• Won $201 – $500 – 12 percent
• Won $501 or more – 7 percent
• Lost money betting on the Super Bowl – 92 percent
• Lost $100 or more – 14 percent