The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year, but did you know there’s a theory about the colors of its logo predicting which teams will play? This is called the Super Bowl color theory, and some fans believe it’s accurate, others think it’s a funny coincidence. I wasn’t a huge Super Bowl fan at first, but my interest grew after watching it with my family friends, who get so excited or mad about the game that it’s honestly entertaining. Last year during Super Bowl LVIII, some of my friends brought up the color theory while rooting against the Chiefs, and it made me wonder if it could actually be true. Now, as another Super Bowl approaches, I’m still curious about the rumors surrounding the logo colors and whether they really hold any secrets.
Here’s how it works: Fans believe that the colors used in the Super Bowl logo can hint at the teams that will play in the big game. For example, this year’s logo features red, which could suggest a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or Washington Commanders. On the other hand, the logo incorporates a light green, which might point to teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles or the Green Bay Packers. While the idea sounds engaging, the real question remains: Does it actually hold any secret in predicting the teams that will compete for the championship?
“So first, fans notice the logo colors weirdly match a team’s colors, making them think it’s not just a coincidence. Then, it just adds to the whole “NFL is scripted” conspiracy. And on top of that, it gives fans a way to guess who’s gonna be in the Super Bowl.” said sophomore, Jaidan Doshi, a NFL fan “But honestly, the last two years were a bit of a stretch. Last year, they randomly found a purple Taylor Swift album and used that to connect her to the Chiefs just because she was dating Travis [Kelce]. And this year, the colors look kinda weird for the Eagles logo, but I guess it still works, even though their green is usually darker.” Doshi explains how the Super Bowl color theory fuels speculation with fans believing the logo colors hint at the teams and even tie into the “NFL is scripted” idea.
It’s a fun theory to entertain, but given the unpredictability of the playoffs, it’s likely just a coincidence rather than a reliable indicator. The colors may simply be a design choice, rather than a predictive tool.
Let’s look at some examples:
Super Bowl LVI (2022): The logo had orange, yellow, and red. Some thought this fit the Cincinnati Bengals (orange and black) and the Los Angeles Rams (blue and gold). The Bengals’ colors matched pretty well, but the Rams’ colors didn’t line up as closely.
Super Bowl LVII (2023): The logo featured dark green and red, which matches the team colors of the Philadelphia Eagles (green) and the Kansas City Chiefs (red). Fans took this as proof that the Super Bowl color theory might be real.
Super Bowl LVIII (2024): The logo shows red and purple, which clearly didn’t match with the team’s colors (Chiefs (red) and 49ers (white/red). Though none of which match the logo’s colors. The NFL clarified that the logo’s colors were inspired by Las Vegas, the host city, and not intended to predict the teams. This shows that the color theory was more of a fun fan idea than an accurate predictor of the teams.
While some examples might seem to match up, there’s no real evidence that the NFL chooses logo colors to match the teams. It’s more likely just a fun coincidence. The NFL has even said that the logo designs are inspired by the host city and its culture, not by trying to guess which teams will play in the game.
“I think there’s some truth to the Super Bowl color theory because, in past years, the colors in the logo have actually matched the main colors of the teams playing.” Said sophomore, Vivek Patel, a player on The Village School football team. “For example, Super Bowl LVI had orange and yellow, representing the Bengals and Rams, while Super Bowl LVII featured red and green, reflecting the Chiefs and Eagles. However, last year’s logo didn’t quite line up; it got one color right but missed the other. This year, though, it seems like the theory holds up again, as the logo includes red and green, the colors of the Chiefs and Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.” Patel believes in the Super Bowl color theory, noting past logos matched team colors, like red and green for the Chiefs and Eagles in LVII. Despite last year’s mismatch, he thinks the pattern holds for Super Bowl LIX, where red and green align with the teams. Just like the Super Bowl color theory sparks conversations among fans, students at The Village School can often find themselves speculating and looking for patterns in everyday events, whether it’s school sports teams or even class assignments. It’s interesting to see how theories or rumors, much like this one, can fuel curiosity and discussions, making ordinary things more exciting to think about.
Just like how these football fans analyze the Super Bowl logo for hidden clues, students at The Village School love to find patterns in school events, whether it’s predicting sports game winners, guessing upcoming test questions, or even spotting trends in club activities. It’s fun to speculate, even if there’s no real proof behind it!
Still, I think this theory is a fun topic for fans like myself who enjoy looking for patterns, even if there’s no solid proof behind it. Personally, I find that it adds an extra layer of excitement to the Super Bowl hype, even if it’s just a coincidence. To me, it seems more like a fun fan theory than anything else, but it definitely makes the event more interesting to talk about. What do you think? Could there be any truth to it, or is it just a way for fans like us to add some fun to the mix?
References:
Slade, Shelby, and Kerria Weaver. “Did the Super Bowl 59 Logo Colors Predict the Teams Playing? Maybe. Here’s What to Know.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 27 Jan. 2025, www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/01/27/super-bowl-logo-controversy/77966705007/.
