The countdown to Super Bowl LVIII is on, and as fans gear up for the big game, there’s more to the spectacle than just touchdowns and halftime shows.
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One aspect that often goes overlooked is the color of the jerseys worn by the competing teams-and according to history, it can have a surprising impact on the outcome.
In the colorful history of the Super Bowl, one shade stands out: white.
Throughout all 57 Super Bowls, one team has sported white jerseys while the other donned a different color.
And surprisingly, the team in white has emerged victorious more often than not, sparking speculation about whether there’s a deeper significance to this trend.
This year, as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to defend their title against the San Francisco 49ers, jersey color has once again taken center stage.
The Chiefs, designated as the home team, have opted to stick with tradition by donning their signature red home jerseys.
Meanwhile, the 49ers will wear white-a choice that carries with it a statistical anomaly.
Despite the historical success of teams in white jerseys, the Chiefs aren’t letting superstition dictate their game plan.
Having clinched victory in Super Bowl LIV against the 49ers, where they wore red, they’re confident in their ability to repeat history donning a different color.
Who picks the Super Bowl jersey colors?
The answer lies in the NFL’s alternating conference system, where the home team alternates each year between the AFC and NFC.
This tradition gives the home team the privilege of selecting its jerseys, leaving the visiting team to complement with a contrasting color.
Looking beyond superstition, there’s a practical element to jersey selection.
Traditionally, home teams in the NFL opt for darker jerseys, while away teams sport white.
However, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the trend is clear: white jerseys tend to prevail.
While the color of the jerseys may seem like a trivial detail, it’s just one of the many nuances that make the Super Bowl the spectacle that it is.
Kickoff for Super Bowl LVIII is set for this Sunday, February 11 at 6:30 pm ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.