Prepare yourselves for a “rivalries” uniform for the Seahawks and many other NFL teams this year.
The Seattle Seahawks will be wearing some new threads next season.
No, these are not a permanent change from their standard uniforms or even a deviation from the alternate ‘Action Green’ or 1990s throwbacks. Over the weekend, Nike and the NFL announced a new Rivalries program, which includes new uniforms and fan gear that is geared toward rivalry games. These unis will be rolled out over the next four seasons, with the NFC West and AFC East kicking things off.
From the official press release:
“The NFL is home to some of the biggest football rivalries and today marks a historical moment for the NFL as we share ‘Rivalries’ with the world,” said Renie Anderson, chief revenue officer at the NFL. “Together with Nike, we are harnessing the power of rivalry matchups to bring fan excitement and community pride to the next level. Through specially designed player uniforms and limited-edition fan gear, we will embark on a journey that inspires competitive spirit and reveals the winner in all of us.”
The first wave of participating teams hail from the AFC East (Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets) and NFC West (Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks).
Each participating team will wear a unique Rivalries uniform with designs rooted extensively in local community insights during a single home game against a division rival. The designs have been brought to life by pulling inspiration from the history of each market and the aspects of the community that only that team’s city embodies.
Your guess is as good as mine as far as what the Seahawks’ customized uniforms will look like, but I imagine this program is similar to Major League Baseball’s City Connect series. Here’s what the Seattle Mariners’ uniform looks like.
Photo by Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners/Getty Images
The NBA has seemingly 8,000 uniform combinations these days, including City Edition. Take a look at the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 City Edition.
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What do you think would be a good Rivalries design for the Seahawks? Do you think they could slip in a SuperSonics tribute somewhere if there are city elements to it? Show off your creativity in the comments section!