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The Gatorade shower at the Super Bowl is as iconic as the commercials, halftime show, and the game itself. Ever since the New York Giants started the tradition by dousing head coach Bill Parcells in the 1980s, this colorful celebration has become a must-watch moment. Fans and bettors alike eagerly anticipate which color will be used to soak the winning coach.
With Super Bowl 2025 around the corner, let’s dive into the history of this unique tradition and the odds for this year’s big game.
The Gatorade bath tradition started in 1985 when New York Giants player Jim Burt drenched head coach Bill Parcells after a win against Washington. What started as a spontaneous act soon became a staple of championship celebrations, with teams using Gatorade instead of water to make it more fun and colorful.
The first of many.
Throwback to Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl Gatorade bath. pic.twitter.com/QdisZxzFPa
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Since Super Bowl XXXV, Gatorade has officially been the liquid of choice for these celebratory showers. Over the years, different colors have been used, and in some instances, there was no shower at all.
Since 2001, orange has been the most popular color, appearing multiple times. Blue and purple have also made significant appearances, while yellow, green, and even clear Gatorade have been used in past celebrations. However, there have been four instances since 2001 in which the winning coach did not receive a Gatorade bath.
Here’s a breakdown of the Gatorade colors used in past Super Bowls:
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For Super Bowl LVIII, fans and bettors have already placed their predictions on which color will be used to soak Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid if they win. Last year, purple Gatorade was the choice, but this year, orange is leading the betting odds.
Here are the current betting odds for Super Bowl 2025:
