20 Weirdest Super Bowl Superstitions Fans Swear By

Super Bowl Sunday is about traditions and superstitions that fans hold dear as much as it is about the game. Whether they involve wearing lucky socks or sitting in a specific area, these odd behaviors might occupy as much of the day as the main event. From many walks of life, fans have created odd yet reassuring customs they say bring luck to their teams.

Tricia Quitales
February 6, 2025
6 min read

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Fans of the Super Bowl have created a variety of odd and personal superstitions, some of which have been passed down for years and others of which are more recent. These rites cover strange behavior during the game itself as well as food-related customs. Whether supported by science or just based on custom, these superstitions provide the already high-stakes Super Bowl experience some fun and belief. This list offers an insight into the interesting world of fan rituals by highlighting 20 of the strangest superstitions that fans swear by.

1. Wearing the Same Outfit Every Year

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For some Super Bowl attendees who feel it will bring good fortune for their team, the custom of dressing in the same clothes every year is a pleasant, personal ritual. Regardless how the team is doing that season, it usually entails supporters wearing their preferred jerseys, caps, or clothes. With fans relating to prior successes or defeats through their customary game-day clothing, this custom has evolved into a means of building continuity and generating lifelong memories.

2. Sitting in the Same Spot

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Many Super Bowl viewers swear by the custom of sitting exactly in the same spot on game day. Whether on the couch or in a sports bar, they think the place where they watch is the secret to the success of their team. Should they deviate from their designated location, they worry about jinxing the prospects of their team.

3. Avoiding Certain Foods

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Fearing it would bring bad luck, some Super Bowl attendees abstain from several meals. Common offenders are food they link to their rival teams or anything that can cause indigestion. It’s all about keeping to a “lucky” game day menu.

4. Watching the Game in Silence

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Some fans believe that being quiet during key moments of the game will help their team win. They keep quiet during intense games because shouting or making noise can distract the team and cause problems.

5. Rituals Involving Pets

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Some Super Bowl watchers think the destiny of the team depends on their pets. A fan might insist, for instance, that their dog must be in the room for a touchdown or the performance of a specific player. Should the pet not be in the correct location at the appropriate moment, they believe their team is destined for disaster.

6. Wearing Lucky Socks or Shoes

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For many fans, a basic superstition consists in lucky shoes and socks. Fans think that washing these items before the game will “wash away” the team’s good fortune, hence they never do. Whether they are worn-out or not, the fortunate shoes usually become a treasured possession.

7. Watching the Game with Certain People

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Your viewing of the Super Bowl with others can make all the difference. Some fans think they should be surrounded by particular people who bring luck. Fans could go to tremendous lengths to make sure a friend or relative shows up for the next game if they are missing.

8. Lucky Charms and Tokens

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Many Super Bowl attendees bring lucky charms or tokens to guarantee success. These objects, such as key chains, coins, even a piece of jewelry, are supposed to have a bearing on the result. Often becoming rather personal, the traditions surrounding these things give the day additional significance.

9. Watching Previous Game Highlights

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Some supporters revisit footage from earlier games where their team prevailed before the Super Bowl. Reliving such triumphant events, they hope it will bring luck for the present game. It’s a means of staying in touch with past successes and radiating optimism into the present.

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Some viewers steer clear of some Super Bowl commercials because they think they bring bad luck. Fans won’t view a certain advertisement again this time around if it ran during a loss last year. This superstition fuels an obsession over every last element of the Super Bowl telecast.

11. Super Bowl Party Decorations

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For some viewers, the decorations of the Super Bowl celebration are absolutely important. Should the decorations fall short, one worries about how the game turns out.

12. Listening to Specific Music

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There are supporters who believes that listening to specific songs before a game can enable their team to win. Most of the time, these tunes are associated with prior successes or joyful events. Correct music may set the correct mood and support your performance in the game.

13. Rituals Involving the TV Remote

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Strange as it sounds, some supporters insist on watching the game with the same remote control every year. They say their squad will triumph because to a particular “magic.” Should someone else tamper with the remote or switch the channel, it might mean catastrophe for the prospects of their side.

14. Eating Super Bowl Foods in a Certain Order

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There is a particular sequence in which some viewers must consume their Super Bowl munchies. They think the sequence of chips first, then wings or vice versa influences the game’s result. It’s mostly about keeping their rituals consistent.

15. Wearing Team Colors in Specific Proportions

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Team colors have been known to be worn in a quite exact ratio by fans. Believing this balance has a magical effect on the outcome of the game, they could wear 30% of one color and 70% of another. Though strange, on Super Bowl Sunday the proportions are exactly followed.

16. Changing Positions During Key Plays

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Some fans feel they need to move their seats at important moments in the game. If they see a bad play or a mistake, they are more likely to move to another place or stand up to “reset” the game. These small changes could change how the game turns out.

17. Avoiding Specific Activities During the Game

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For some viewers, it’s about avoiding specific events during the Super Bowl. This can range from not touching the TV remote while their team is on the field to avoiding the bathroom at pivotal times. The superstition is straightforward: do anything you usually wouldn’t do during pivotal events to ward bad luck.

18. Lucky Beverage Choices

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Certain Super Bowl spectators just sip specific beverages. Regarding a certain beer or soda, they believe that the drink choice significantly influences the game result. Superstitions also dictate the number of beverages one drinks before halftime.

19. Hand Movements During the Game

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Most of the fans think that doing certain hand moves like crossing their fingers has an effect to the game’s result. Sometimes these moves happen during important events in the game. They say that doing these ceremonies helps them change the end score.

20. Not Talking About the Game Outcome

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Lastly, some supporters won’t discuss the Super Bowl result, even in a positive light, until the game is over. Speaking too soon about a possible win jinxes their team, they think. Their superstition is said to depend critically on silence until the last whistle blows.