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 History Of The Gatorade Shower
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.
— fatty patty (@theonlydyl_) December 5, 2024
Throwback to Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl Gatorade bath. pic.twitter.com/QdisZxzFPa
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.
The Most Common Gatorade Colors In Super Bowl History
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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- 2024 Kansas City Chiefs: Purple
- 2023 Kansas City Chiefs: Purple
- 2022 LA Rams: Blue
- 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Blue
- 2020 Kansas City Chiefs: Orange
- 2019 New England Patriots: Blue
- 2018 Philadelphia Eagles: Yellow
- 2017 New England Patriots: No shower
- 2016 Denver Broncos: Orange
- 2015 New England Patriots: Blue
- 2014 Seattle Seahawks: Orange
- 2013 Baltimore Ravens: No shower
- 2012 New York Giants: Purple
- 2011 Green Bay Packers: Orange
- 2010 New Orleans Saints: Orange
- 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers: Yellow
- 2008 New York Giants: Clear
- 2007 Indianapolis Colts: Clear
- 2006 Pittsburgh Steelers: Clear
- 2005 New England Patriots: Clear
- 2004 New England Patriots: No shower
- 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Purple
- 2002 New England Patriots: No shower
- 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Yellow
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Super Bowl 2025 Gatorade Color Odds
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:
- Orange: +200 (Most favored)
- Yellow/Green: +350
- Blue: +400
- Purple: +1000
I was going to place a sizable bet on Eagles ML until I saw this…celebrating a championship game with a Gatorade bath???? pic.twitter.com/OJlMj3xHot
— Manny (@SILKDURAG) January 27, 2025
How Team Colors Influence Gatorade Bets?
A surprising trend in Gatorade betting is that team colors often influence the choice of color. Since Super Bowl LIII, the winning team’s primary color has influenced the Gatorade choice. For example, the Rams used blue in 2022, while the Eagles used yellow in 2018.
Kansas City has used purple for the last two years, but their previous victory in 2020 featured an orange shower. Given that orange is now the favorite, history suggests that the trend could continue in 2025.
The Gatorade shower may seem like a fun post-game ritual, but it has become an essential part of Super Bowl Sunday. With a mix of tradition, superstition, and even betting intrigue, fans eagerly await to see what color will drench the winning coach. Will orange continue its reign, or will another color take over this year? We’ll find out when the final whistle blows on Super Bowl Sunday!
