A quiet NFL branding shift introduced Roman numerals to the Super Bowl, turning each edition into a lasting symbol of legacy, ...
Deciphering the meaning behind the iconic name of the NFL’s biggest game.
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What number is the Super Bowl this year? Explaining the NFL's Roman numeral system for 2026
The NFL remains one of the few organizations that still consistently uses Roman numerals for its biggest stage of the year.
Super Bowl LX is here, and people are only just realising why the game's name uses Roman numerals and not numbers.
As we prepare for the 59th edition of the National Football League final, we study why the league adopted the old numerals instead of modern numbers.
Roman numerals are an ancient, additive/subtractive system using seven letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) to represent values.
Why did the NFL decide not to use Roman Numerals for Super Bowl 50? The golden anniversary of the biggest sporting event in the United States is upon us, Super Bowl 50. With the 50th Super Bowl, the ...
The history of the Super Bowl is rooted in the ancient Roman system for counting and it's actually aimed at easing fan confusion. We'll help break it down for you here. How many of us have seen the ...
Every February, one small detail sparks confusion and debate. The numbering tradition behind the NFLs biggest game has deeper ...
Why does the NFL use Roman numerals for the Super Bowl? This year’s NFL championship is officially known as “Super Bowl LVIII.” The letters LVIII are Roman numerals that mean “58,” so fans will hear ...
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