There is one more professional football game to be played in the 2025-2026 season.

There are few Americans who have not heard of this particular contest called the Super Bowl.

The sporting event that will take place Sunday evening has essentially no equal. Sure, there are the Olympics, the World Series, the Stanley Cup finals and the NBA championships. The excitement of those events are all spread over a number of days. Sunday’s Super Bowl, however, will pack all the excitement into a few intense hours.

The upcoming clash will pit the AFC champion New England Patriots against the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.

Many football fans will want to bet on the outcome of the game. They need to be cautious about doing that. No one should drain their bank account or run up their credit card debt betting on this game, or any other game for that matter.

Gambling can quickly spin out of control, becoming an addiction in its own right. We urge prospective gamblers to think carefully and clearly about what they can afford to bet. If they have any doubts or second thoughts about their wagers, we suggest not making the bet and focusing instead on enjoying the game.

And this game will be a social event. Lots of people get together to watch other games, but Super Bowl parties seem to be in a class by themselves.

The parties will be a lot of fun, but a word of caution is needed. Super Bowl parties quite often provide an opportunity to have some alcoholic beverages. There’s nothing wrong with adults of legal age having some drinks, as long as no one overindulges and gets behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Having a designated driver who won’t drink remains the best advice for party-goers. Getting a cab is also an option. Staying put for the night may be an option as well.

Consuming alcohol can lower inhibitions and cause people to do dumb things. Let’s all behave responsibly. Cheering for your team is great. Slugging a fan of the other team is definitely not great. All the tackling should be reserved for the players on the field.

A little common sense will go a long way to ensure a fun night for everyone, and it will keep everyone safe.

Enjoy the game, football fans.