NBC Sports

What is the Roman numeral for Super Bowl 2025? SB LIX explained, history, how it works

After an exciting round of Championship games, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in Super Bowl LIX on February 9 in New Orleans. While this is the time of year for fun prop bets, gameday meals and Super Bowl squares, it is also ...
CBSSports.com

Why is Super Bowl LIX in Roman numerals? How to read Roman numerals, plus a history of why the NFL uses them

For nearly 60 years, the Super Bowl has become a central part of American culture well beyond the sphere of pro football. And for many, the Super Bowl also prompts the need to touch up on a certain other piece of culture that always re-enters the ...
AZ Central

What number Super Bowl is this year? What LIX means, how to use Roman numerals

Super Bowl LIX is the 59th iteration of the NFL championship game. The NFL uses Roman numerals for the Super Bowl to avoid confusion since the champion is recognized for the year the season started, not ended. Roman numerals, a system developed around 500 ...
syracuse.com

Super Bowl: Why does NFL use Roman numerals for championship game?

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 commentators refer to “Super Bowl 58,” but ...
USA Today

What is Super Bowl XLI? Why the NFL uses Roman numerals, history, how to read them

Welcome to Super Bowl LIX. That's Super Bowl 59 for those untrained in Roman numerals, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in New Orleans. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs will look to become ...