Super Bowl Mention Markets 2026: What Will Green Day & Announcers Say?

Will Green Day say "MAGA" during the Super Bowl opening ceremony, and NBC announcer mention markets for the Big Game.
Billy Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day performs as we look at the Super Bowl mention markets from Kalshi
Pictured: Billy Joe Armstrong of the band Green Day performs as we look at the Super Bowl mention markets from Kalshi. Photo by Corine Solberg/Sipa USA.
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Prediction trading market Kalshi will have 2026 Super Bowl viewers hanging on every word of Sunday's NBC broadcast, starting with Green Day's performance during the Super Bowl opening ceremony, through the last seconds of Seahawks vs. Patriots at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Here's where the best value lies in what Green Day and NBC broadcasters Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will (or won't) say via Kalshi's Super Bowl mention markets.


🎸 Super Bowl opening ceremony ft. Green Day

Punk rock band Green Day will perform during the Super Bowl opening ceremony, at 6 p.m. ET, with Super Bowl kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Kalshi's first Super Bowl mention market asks whether the band will take the chance for a political statement:

Will Green Day say "MAGA" or "Make America Great Again"?

"Yes" is trading as the favorite in this prediction market, with the 54.1% chance implying -120 odds. Buying the yes side of the trade for $10 would return a profit of $7 if "any performing member of Green Day says MAGA / Make America Great Again as part of the opening ceremony.

Green Day, has famously used previous opportunities to make political statements, including one of their most popular albums, "American Idiot". It's somewhat easy to envision President Donald Trump's popular slogan sliding into the titular lyric.

Prediction: Yes, Green Day will say MAGA / Make American Great Again.


🎤 What will Super Bowl announcers say during the NBC broadcast of Seahawks vs. Patriots?

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Here are some additional contracts that could be traded, based on what the Super Bowl announcers will mention during the broadcast:

Word(s) Chance American Odds Yes (cents) No (cents)
Safety 98% -4900 98c 3c
MVP 95% -1900 96c 5c
Lombardi 95% -1900 95c 6c
Comeback / Come Back 94% -1567 95c 6c
Tom Brady 94% -1567 94c 7c
Next Gen Stat 91% -1011 92c 9c
Levi's 91% -1011 92c 9c
Robert Kraft 89% -809 89c 12c
Record 88% -733 88c 13c
Pro Bowl / Pro Bowler 80% -400 80c 21c
Legion of Boom 78% -355 83c 20c
Trade / Traded 78% -355 78c 23c
Marshawn Lynch 74% -285 74c 28c
Russell Wilson 71% -245 71c 30c
Wind / Windy 69% -223 69c 32c
Dynasty 67% -203 67c 34c
Tush Push 66% -194 66c 38c
Golden Gate 65% -186 65c 38c
Mahomes 66% -194 66c 36c
Fine / Fines / Fined 62% -163 63c 38c
Honor 61% -156 62c 39c
West Coast 61% -156 60c 43c
Gatorade 62% -163 62c 39c
Schedule 58% -138 59c 42c
Gronk / Gronkowski 57% -133 57c 44c
Contract 53% -113 53c 48c
Cardi B 49% +104 49c 52c
Turf 41% +144 41c 61c
No Good 37% +170 38c 63c
What a Catch 37% +170 37c 64c
Hunt / Hunting 28% +257 28c 73c
One Handed 26% +285 26c 75c
Late Hit 21% +376 21c 80c
Roughing the Passer 21% +376 21c 80c
Trump 19% +426 19c 83c
Portnoy 18% +456 18c 85c

Kalshi traders can buy and sell contracts for whether any of the listed words are or aren't said by the play-by-play or color commentator(s) during NBC's Super Bowl broadcast.

📺️ How to watch the Super Bowl

  • When: Sunday, Feb. 8
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)
  • TV: NBC

💰 Super Bowl mention market value picks

Here are the words trading with better than a 50% chance of being said during the Super Bowl broadcast that I consider the most likely options to come out of the mouth of Tirico or Collinsworth during Super Bowl 60 (as do most Kalshi traders):

  • MVP (95%): The Super Bowl MVP will need to be named at the end of the game
  • Lombardi (95%): The Super Bowl trophy is called the Lombardi Trophy
  • Comeback (94%): The announcers will likely be trying to manifest a comeback in the fourth quarter with Seattle favored by 4.5 points
  • Levi's (92%): The Super Bowl will be played at Levi's Stadium
  • Robert Kraft (89%): The Patriots owner Robert Kraft who was just snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame voters
  • Record (88%): Any number of records could be mentioned during the broadcast
  • Golden Gate (65%): Expect numerous camera shots of the nearby Golden Gate bridge going to or coming from commercial break
  • Schedule (59%): The Patriots' easy regular-season schedule was a major talking point all year

Here are the words that I see representing some value picks in the No markets, along with the implied probability they're not said, and the payout on a $10 investment:

Word(s) Probability (for no) Payout ($10 trade)
Safety 3% $302
Pro Bowl 20% $35
Russell Wilson 30% $21
Wind 33% $19
Mahomes 37% $16

And some value picks in the Yes  markets, with the probability they're said during the broadcast:

Word(s) Probability (for yes) Payout ($10 trade)
Cardi B 49% $9
No good 38% $15
Roughing the passer 22% $33
Late hit 21% $35

📺 Who are the 2026 Super Bowl announcers?

The 2026 Super Bowl will be broadcast by NBC, with veteran commentators Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentary) calling the game.

The Super Bowl broadcast will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET, with hours of pregame shows leading up to that throughout Sunday afternoon.


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❓ FAQ: Kalshi announcer markets explained

What does a Kalshi announcer market actually measure?

An announcer market measures whether a clearly worded broadcast event happens. That could include a specific phrase being said, a storyline being referenced, or a topic being mentioned during the game.

The wording of each contract defines exactly what qualifies, and settlement is based on objective review of the broadcast.

How do contract prices work?

Prices range from 1 cent to 99 cents.

  • A contract priced at 40 cents implies a 40% chance, based on market consensus
  • If the outcome happens, the contract settles at $1
  • If it does not happen, the contract settles at $0

Prices move as participants buy and sell, reflecting changing expectations before and during the game window.

Can positions be exited before the game ends?

Yes. One of the defining features of Kalshi is that contracts can typically be sold before settlement. This allows participants to react to new information, commentary trends, or changes in market sentiment during the broadcast.

How is Kalshi different from sportsbooks?

Kalshi operates as an exchange rather than a house-based model. Participants trade directly with each other, and prices are determined by supply and demand instead of preset odds.

Other key differences include:

  • Prices are expressed as probabilities in cents, not traditional odds
  • Markets emphasize forecasting real-world outcomes, not point spreads
  • Positions can often be adjusted or closed before resolution

For announcer-focused markets, the skill is less about game performance and more about understanding broadcast tendencies and narrative patterns.

Why are announcer markets popular for the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is one of the most scripted and analyzed broadcasts in sports. Announcers often return to recurring storylines, historical comparisons, and signature phrases.

For viewers who pay close attention to how games are called, these markets reward familiarity with:

  • Network production habits
  • Individual announcer phrasing and emphasis
  • Common Super Bowl narratives

That makes announcer markets feel more like media analysis than traditional sports forecasting.

Is Kalshi regulated?

Yes. Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees derivatives and event-based contracts in the United States. Market rules, settlement criteria, and contract definitions are published in advance.


👀 Why casual sports fans are paying attention to prediction markets

For fans who already understand odds and probabilities, prediction markets offer a different way to engage with major events like the Super Bowl. Instead of focusing on the final score, the emphasis shifts to how the event unfolds and how it is presented.

Announcer markets in particular appeal to viewers who watch closely, listen carefully, and understand how big games are framed on national television.


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