Super Bowl 59 promises to continue a fascinating trend involving uniform colors. According to ESPN researcher Evan Kaplan, "Sixteen of the last 20 Super Bowl winners were wearing their white jerseys en route to a Lombardi Trophy." The Eagles and Chiefs have been part of an anomaly, as both teams wore different colors in recent Super Bowls but emerged victorious—Philadelphia in Super Bowl 52 and Kansas City in Super Bowls 54 and 58. For this year's matchup, both teams have unveiled their jersey colors, adding another layer to the superstition surrounding Super Bowl attire.
What to know about Super Bowl 59 uniforms of Chiefs and Eagles
Super Bowl LIX is set to bring another thrilling rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, with both teams preparing for battle at a neutral site. As per tradition, the designation of the "home" team alternates annually between the AFC and NFC champions, and this year, the Eagles have that honor. One key advantage of being the home team is the ability to select their jersey color, and Philadelphia has chosen to don their iconic green uniforms once again.
The Eagles officially unveiled their Super Bowl LIX uniforms on Tuesday, staying true to the shade that has defined their most memorable championship moments. This choice carries historical weight for Philadelphia fans, as the last time they wore green on the grandest stage was two years ago in Super Bowl LVII—where they suffered a heartbreaking 38-35 loss to the Chiefs. However, the color has also been a symbol of victory for the franchise, as they wore the same green jerseys when they secured their first-ever Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots in 2018.
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs, playing as the designated "away" team, will be suited up in their traditional white jerseys with red pants. Coincidentally, the last time the Chiefs wore this combination in the Super Bowl was during their thrilling win over the Eagles in 2023. Historically, Kansas City has alternated between home and away uniforms in their last five Super Bowl appearances, but as defending champions, they will once again step onto the field in white—just as they did when lifting the Lombardi Trophy two years ago.
This highly anticipated showdown marks the second time in three seasons that these two powerhouse teams will clash for the title. The last time they met, the game ended in dramatic fashion, with a controversial pass interference call setting up Kansas City's game-winning field goal as time expired. Now, we have nothing but to wait and experience a game for ages.
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