Eight NFL Teams Set to Ignite Fierce Showdowns with Bold New “Rivalries” Jerseys in 2025—Get Ready for Unexpected Surprises!

If you thought the NFL’s uniform saga had already spun enough heads, buckle up—because starting in 2025, we’re entering a whole new era of jersey madness. The league is rolling out “Rivalries” jerseys, a fresh take inspired by the soul and spirit of the local communities behind each team. Yeah, it sounds like another crafty move by the NFL to keep fans hooked—and wallets open—but it also promises to add a fascinating new layer to those division showdowns we all circle on our calendars. Initially, the spotlight shines on AFC East and NFC West teams, with two more divisions joining the parade every year after that. Home teams get to sport these special threads only during divisional battles, and every squad must don these jerseys at least once every three years—but let’s be honest, some will probably bust them out more often. Patriots, Bills, Dolphins, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, Rams, and Cardinals—get ready to show off a new kind of pride, right before the season kicks off. Now, I’m not blind to the obvious sales angle here. More jerseys equal more spending from the superfans living in every corner of football-land—and while the economy might throw some curveballs, I suspect the most diehards won’t stop collecting anytime soon. Curious to see how this plays out? LEARN MORE

While teams are limited to four games with throwback or alternate jerseys, this is just another jersey that fans can buy. Which is the obvious motivation here. The most zealous fans will want to have another jersey. And another. And another.The first wave, debuting in 2025, will cover the teams of the AFC East and NFC West. The league will add two new divisions every year.The Nikefication of the NFL will continue.Via Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com, the jerseys will be worn only by the home team in a division rivalry. Every team will be required to wear the “Rivalries” jersey at least once every three years. It can be used more frequently than that, against any of its three division rivals.The AFC East and NFC West “Rivalries” jerseys will debut later this year, before the start of the season, for the Patriots, Bills, Dolphins, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, Rams, and Cardinals.

One of the overlooked items that emerged during the draft is this: Starting in 2025, the NFL will introduce “Rivalries” jerseys inspired by the communities of the teams.Of course, if the economy goes sideways, maybe the fans will have two jerseys instead of thirty.