Ranking Every Super Bowl Logo from Worst to First: The Ultimate Guide
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
We all love Super Bowl logos. From the humble beginnings of the AFL-NFL merger to the flashy, city-inspired designs of today, these logos have evolved just like the game itself. We’ve seen everything from psychedelic ’70s vibes to sleek modern masterpieces that capture the essence of the host city. But not all are created equal—some are iconic, others are forgettable flops.
We’re ranking all 60 Super Bowl logos from worst to best, based on design creativity, color schemes, cultural relevance, and overall appeal.
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60. Super Bowl I from 1967
This Super Bowl logo is as basic as it gets. It doesn’t even say “Super Bowl”—it’s just labeled the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. No flair, no excitement, just a plain star and text that screams afterthought. It’s understandable for the first one, but it’s dull and sets a low bar for what was to come in logo evolution.
59. Super Bowl II in 1968
Really dull and uninspired, this one barely improves on the first. It’s got simple text with a football helmet silhouette, but the colors are muted, and the design lacks any personality. It’s like they phoned it in after the inaugural game’s success, missing an opportunity to build hype.
58. Super Bowl XIX from 1985
It looks bad—too cheesy with that awkward palm tree and sunset vibe trying to nod to Stanford, but it comes off as a cheap postcard. The fonts are clunky, and it feels dated in the worst way, not capturing the grandeur of the event.
57. Super Bowl XX in 1986
It’s considered goofy. The bear claw scratching the Roman numeral XX is a fun idea on paper, but the execution is cartoonish and over-the-top, clashing with the professional vibe of the Super Bowl. It screams ’80s excess without the charm.
56. Super Bowl LI from 2017
It’s considered disgusting and way too basic. This Houston-hosted logo features a bland stadium outline with minimal flair—just silver numerals and a subtle star. It lacks creativity, feeling like a template rather than a unique celebration.
55. Super Bowl IV in 1970
Boring and plain, this one has a simple football with Roman numerals, but no real design elements to make it pop. Hosted in New Orleans, it could’ve incorporated some Mardi Gras vibes, but instead, it’s just forgettable text on a white background.
54. Super Bowl XXV from 1991
The design in the middle seems weird—a patriotic shield with stars and stripes, but it feels mismatched for a Tampa game. The colors are bold, yet the overall layout is cluttered, making it one of those logos that tries too hard without landing.
53. Super Bowl XXXV in 2001
This Tampa Super Bowl logo has a pirate ship theme that’s cool in concept, but the execution is flat with awkward fonts and a lack of depth. It doesn’t scream Super Bowl excitement.
52. Super Bowl XLIX from 2015
Stadium background logos lack creativity, and this Arizona one is no exception. The cactus silhouette in the numerals is subtle but underwhelming, with a generic feel that doesn’t stand out in the era of standardized designs.
51. Super Bowl XXIII in 1989
Very similar to Super Bowl XXII, this Miami logo features palm trees and a sunset, but it’s repetitive and lacks innovation. The colors are vibrant, yet it feels like a lazy sequel rather than a fresh take.
50. Super Bowl XII from 1978
The gold is nice, but the cursive Roman numeral is disliked. Hosted in New Orleans, the elegant script aims for class, but it comes off as pretentious and hard to read, diminishing its impact.
49. Super Bowl XXIV in 1990
It looks too much like a beer logo, and it’s just alright overall. The New Orleans theme with fleurs-de-lis is there, but the bold outlines and colors make it feel more like a label than a prestigious event mark.
48. Super Bowl XVII from 1983
It adds some flavor, but this Pasadena logo is too busy with roses and banners, overcrowding the design. It’s an attempt at elegance for the Rose Bowl, but it ends up chaotic.
47. Super Bowl XXIX in 1995
Bad retro ’90s look, though the gold is liked. This Miami Super Bowl logo has a flashy, geometric style that’s dated now, with clashing patterns that scream era-specific cheesiness.
46. Super Bowl IX from 1975
It’s okay, but the colors or elongated IX are disliked. The New Orleans host gets a simple starburst design, but the stretched numeral looks awkward and unbalanced.
45. Super Bowl XLIII in 2009
It’s too basic and below average. Tampa’s pirate flag motif is subtle, but the overall silver and blue scheme feels generic without much wow factor.
44. Super Bowl XXII from 1988
This one is goofy and too basic. San Diego’s logo with waves and a sun is simplistic, lacking the detail to make it memorable.
43. Super Bowl XLII in 2008
It looks like it’s flying, but it’s also cheesy. The Arizona cactus and mountains give a dynamic feel, yet the execution is cartoonish.
42. Super Bowl XLV from 2011
It’s boring, and more gold would help. Dallas’s stadium outline is standard, missing the Texas flair it could’ve had.
41. Super Bowl LIV in 2020
The green looks goofy and weird. Miami’s palm trees in the numerals are fun, but the color palette feels off-balance.
40. Super Bowl XI from 1977
The colors are nice, but overall, kind of boring for a Super Bowl logo. Pasadena’s rose theme is subtle, but the design doesn’t pop.
39. Super Bowl XXXIV from 2000
It’s okay, but it doesn’t seem much as it’s too basic. Atlanta’s dome outline is clean, but lacks excitement.
38. Super Bowl XLVII in 2013
The stadium background is liked, but the shift to basic logos is disliked. New Orleans gets a subtle fleur-de-lis, but it’s underwhelming.
37. Super Bowl XIV from 1980
The cursive is disliked, but it’s decent. Pasadena’s elegant script aims high but misses on readability.
36. Super Bowl XXVI in 1992
It’s liked for nostalgia, but overall, not highly rated. Minneapolis’s Viking horn is unique, yet the design feels forced.
35. Super Bowl XXI from 1987
It’s just alright. Pasadena’s rose integration is average; nothing stands out.
34. Super Bowl XXXVIII from 2004
Average overall for a Super Bowl logo. Houston’s space theme is subtle, but it doesn’t thrill.
33. Super Bowl XXXII in 1998
The different colors are liked, but it’s juvenile. San Diego’s waves are playful, but immature.
32. Super Bowl XXVII from 1993
Too “rosy,” but colors are nice. Pasadena’s floral elements are pretty, yet overdone.
31. Super Bowl VIII from 1974
Kinda plain design, but colors are good. Houston’s oil rig nod is basic but effective.
30. Super Bowl X from 1976
The blue is liked, but the design is kinda boring. New Orleans gets a simple crown, lacking depth.
29. Super Bowl XVI from 1982
The gold is liked, but it’s kinda plain. Pontiac’s dome is straightforward.
28. Super Bowl III from 1969
Much better than the first two, with a football and stars adding some energy to the Miami host.
27. Super Bowl XXVIII from 1994
It’s ok; the golden peach look for Atlanta is liked as a Super Bowl logo.
26. Super Bowl LIII from 2019
The lack of creativity in this Atlanta stadium design is disliked.
25. Super Bowl XVIII from 1984
The southern flair for Tampa is loved.
24. Super Bowl XLVI from 2012
The stadium is liked, but the standardization for Indianapolis is disliked.
23. Super Bowl VI from 1972
It’s just okay; the gold for New Orleans is liked.
22. Super Bowl LII from 2018
The blue bottom for Minneapolis’s icy theme is liked.
21. Super Bowl XLVIII from 2014
The NY skyline addition for New Jersey is liked.
20. Super Bowl V from 1971
The psychedelic ’70s design for New Orleans is loved.
19. Super Bowl XXXIX from 2005
It’s liked for Jacksonville’s bridge motif.
18. Super Bowl LX from 2026
The color scheme isn’t loved much, but the San Francisco skyline and rainbow hues are cool in concept for this Super Bowl logo. Did the NFL just release the script? Who knows.
17. Super Bowl XXX from 1996
The 3D effect for Tempe’s fiesta vibe is liked.
16. Super Bowl XLI from 2007
The orange and blue shine for Miami is liked.
15. Super Bowl XV from 1981
The gold is loved; the simplicity is appreciated, but it’s too plain for New Orleans.
14. Super Bowl 50 from 2016
No Roman numeral is disliked, but the gold for Santa Clara’s golden anniversary is loved.
13. Super Bowl XL from 2006
It’s liked for the red and blue scheme in Detroit.
12. Super Bowl LIX from 2025
It’s really liked, but too “trippy” with the Mardi Gras beads and fleurs-de-lis in New Orleans. Plus, the president was in the building.
11. Super Bowl LV from 2021
This Tampa pirate-themed one is preferred over others for its color scheme.
10. Super Bowl XXXVII from 2003
The neat aquatic Super Bowl design for San Diego’s nautical feel is loved.
9. Super Bowl XLIV from 2010
The 3D effect and orange lettering for Miami is liked.
8. Super Bowl VII from 1973
The psychedelic ’70s design, like V, is loved in Los Angeles.
7. Super Bowl XIII from 1979
The dot design for Miami’s disco era vibe is liked.
6. Super Bowl XXXVI from 2002
The post-9/11 patriotism for New Orleans is really liked.
5. Super Bowl LVII from 2023
The background desert design for Arizona is really liked. Prices were reportedly high, though, for this game.
4. Super Bowl XXXI from 1997
The authentic New Orleans jazz and masks are loved.
3. Super Bowl LVI from 2022
Thrilled they added design after bland years, with LA palm trees shining for this Super Bowl logo.
2. Super Bowl XXXIV from 2000
The Miami Vice theme for Atlanta host—vibrant colors and dome; it pops.
1. Super Bowl LVIII from 2024
The authentic Vegas neon-and-dice design is adored—it’s flashy, fun, and perfectly captures Sin City’s energy, despite the controversy over the anthem. No logo screams Super Bowl spectacle quite like this one!
