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.

Super Bowl 59, officially known as Super Bowl LIX, will kick off on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. ET from New Orleans' Superdome. The use of Roman numerals in the event's name is a tradition that dates ...

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 ...

The Super Bowl began using Roman numerals in 1971 with Super Bowl V, introduced by Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt for added prestige. Roman numerals prevent confusion since the championship ...

So, you're a little bit confused about Roman numerals. Don't worry. There is an expert here to help you understand this Super Bowl nonsense. Roman numerals can be summarized ... Roman numerals are ...

Got that? Good. Then we get to how they’re written: it starts with the biggest number, and the Is (ones) go up to three (like LIII equals 53) or they get added on to V (5) to make six (VI ...

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 ...

We've all done it at least once, it's okay to admit it. For those that may not know, the letters are Roman numerals which tell us which edition of the big game is being played. Here's a quick ...

Why does the NFL use Roman numerals to identify the Super Bowl? What you need to know about Super Bowl XLI and its history: ...

Super Bowl week is back, which means Roman numerals are once again at the forefront of the public consciousness. As one of the only institutions that still uses Roman numerals, the NFL's choice ...

The Super Bowl will be contested for the 59th time on Sunday, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles ...