Grunge Super Bowl Prop Bet Seeing 'Suspicious' Betting Action

Betting favorite for first grunge band played during Super Bowl commercials has shifted overnight.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A prop bet on which grunge band from Seattle's 'Big 4' (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains) will be the first played during a Super Bowl commercial has seen a significant shift in betting action, with Soundgarden now the favorite after previously being the long shot. The betting site BetOnline has characterized the change as 'suspicious wagering', hinting that someone may have inside information.

Why it matters

Prop bets around the music played during the Super Bowl broadcast are popular with fans, and any suspicious betting activity could indicate potential leaks of information. This story highlights the intense interest and speculation around the musical elements of the big game.

The details

According to BetOnline, earlier this week Pearl Jam was the betting favorite at +150 odds to be the first grunge band played, followed by Nirvana (+200), Alice in Chains (+400), and Soundgarden as the long shot at +800. However, as of Friday morning, the betting action has shifted dramatically, with Soundgarden now listed as the -150 favorite, while Pearl Jam has moved to +270, Nirvana to +500, and Alice in Chains to +725. BetOnline has characterized this change as 'suspicious wagering', suggesting someone may have inside information about which grunge song will be played.

  • The betting odds shifted overnight leading into Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

BetOnline

An online sportsbook that is reporting the suspicious betting activity around the grunge Super Bowl prop bet.

Pearl Jam

One of the 'Big 4' grunge bands from Seattle that was previously the betting favorite to be the first played during a Super Bowl commercial.

Soundgarden

One of the 'Big 4' grunge bands from Seattle that is now the betting favorite to be the first played during a Super Bowl commercial.

Nirvana

One of the 'Big 4' grunge bands from Seattle that was previously the second betting favorite to be the first played during a Super Bowl commercial.

Alice in Chains

One of the 'Big 4' grunge bands from Seattle that was previously the third betting favorite to be the first played during a Super Bowl commercial.

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What’s next

BetOnline will be closely monitoring the betting activity on this prop bet leading up to the Super Bowl to see if any further suspicious wagering occurs.

The takeaway

The intense interest and speculation around the musical elements of the Super Bowl broadcast, including which grunge band will be featured, highlights the popularity of prop bets among fans. However, the sudden shift in betting odds on this particular prop bet raises questions about potential leaks of inside information.