Best Nerdy Super Bowl Commercials of 2026
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Here’s a look at the top three commercials, according to the USA Today Ad Meter. “American Icons” was set to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” and homed in on the relationship between a bird and one of Budweiser’s famous Clydesdales, with symbolism celebrating the brand’s 150th anniversary and the United States’ 250th birthday.
Levi's "Backstory" ad featured some iconic sports and pop culture figures, including Grammy-winning rapper Doechii, Emmy-nominated filmmaker Questlove, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and K-pop star Rosé, to name a few. It's the jean brand's first Super Bowl ad in 20 years.
In the aftermath of every Super Bowl, we talk about the game and the halftime show, but we’re also eager to discuss the commercials. Even if some people just love to hate them — because nothing compares to the commercials from “back in my day” — we’ll relive all the hits and misses.
Super Bowl commercials 2026 once again proved that game day ads matter almost as much as the score. With over 115 million viewers watching, brands packed humor, celebrities, tech, and social commentary into 30-second moments designed to linger long after ...