Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday. What number is that, though? Here's how to use Roman numerals and why the NFL uses them for the championship game.

While the use of a classical numeral system contributes somewhat to the gravitas surrounding each Super Bowl, it's always important to remember exactly why the NFL's championship game uses the Roman ...

To prevent any mix-ups, the Super Bowl is identified in Roman numerals, rather than the year in Arabic numerals ... called Super Bowl 1, 2, 3, and 4. The numerals I through IV were added ...

Additionally, the NFL retroactively assigned Super Bowls 1-4 Roman numerals to keep ... its 50th Super Bowl. The next year, it returned to the use of Roman numerals with Super Bowl LI.

The NFL adopted Roman numerals to limit confusion because the Super Bowl is always played in the calendar year following the ... For example, IV = V (5) - I (1) = 4. For example, the Chiefs ...

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 BC ...

Heading into the NFL's biggest game of the year, fans may wonder, "Why does the NFL use Roman numerals instead of the simple number system we are accustomed to?" While Roman numerals may be harder ...

Below is an overview of how to read Roman numerals and their history in the NFL. This year’s matchup between the Chiefs and ... For example, IV = V (5) - I (1) = 4. For example, the Chiefs and Eagles ...