The Roman numeral for "50" is simply "L" which is not a particularly positive symbol especially in sports. Also just "L" has an awkward look to it, not befitting of the Super Bowl's 50th anniversary.

Another year, another Super Bowl. And another Super Bowl Roman numeral. We're fast approaching Super Bowl 57 between the Eagles and the Chiefs, the official title of which is Super Bowl LVII.

In other words, the NFL feels that Roman numerals are less likely to cause confusion, whereas Arabic numerals signifying the ...

The NFL adopted Roman numerals to avoid confusion. The championship game is held in a different calendar year than the regular season. For example, the Super Bowl in February 2025 will crown the ...

This year's version of the NFL's biggest game is Super Bowl LIX — or Super Bowl 59, if you're not well versed in Roman numerals. Unlike the other major American sports leagues, the NFL uses ...

Time to research Roman numerals to prepare for the Super Bowl. Skip navigation. Search ... Referring to the big game as the 2024 Super Bowl doesn’t account for the calendar year change and dubbing it ...